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Monthly Archive: March 2017

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 22, 2017

•Hood River, Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing Co. has released Sesiόn Cerveza, the latest addition to its Session range. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 22, 2017

Interview: Hahn Family Wines Looks At The Future

California’s Hahn Family Wines has reshaped its portfolio over the past few years, increasing focus on higher-end wines like its Hahn SLH ($25-$35), Smith & Hook ($25) and Lucienne ($50) brands to complement its quarter-million-case Hahn Winery tier ($15). With its $25-and-up portfolio flourishing, Hahn, which has been growing revenues at around 15% annually in recent years, is aiming to double in size over the medium term. SND’s editors recently met with chairman Philip Hahn, president Tony Baldini and general manager/director of winemaking Paul Clifton to discuss the road ahead. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 21, 2017

News Briefs for March 21, 2017

•Online retailer Amazon has launched two-hour wine, beer and spirits deliveries on its Alexa voice shopping platform in select cities. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 21, 2017

Bourbon’s Super-Premium Players Fuel The Category’s Growth

The Bourbon boom continues to accelerate in the U.S. market, driven by the super-premium segment. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2017

News Briefs for March 20, 2017

•Following the dismissal of its lawsuit against fellow wholesaler Breakthru Beverage late last week, New York-based Empire Merchants said it’s evaluating its appellate options and plans to continue to pursue state-level claims in the case. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2017

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 20, 2017

•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) has reported a net sales decline of 1% to $203 million for 2016, as shipments fell 6% on the year prior. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2017

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