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Daily Archive: April 7, 2017

Interview: House Spirits CEO Thomas Mooney

Portland, Oregon-based House Spirits is one of the largest craft distillers on the West Coast, operating a 250,000-case capacity distillery that opened in 2015. The company produced about 50,000 cases last year. In November, House sold its biggest brand—Aviation Gin—to New York’s Davos Brands. Looking ahead, the company plans to focus on expanding its Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey, while entering new categories such as rum. SND senior editor Christina Jelski recently spoke with co-owner and CEO Thomas Mooney to discuss innovation plans and the rapidly changing craft spirits landscape.  Continue reading →

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Coppola Boosts Sonoma Presence With Silverwood Vineyard Acquisition

The Family Coppola has purchased Silverwood Vineyard, a 13-acre site located in Sonoma’s Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for April 7, 2017

•California’s Rutherford Wine Company has extended its Predator Wines range with the launch of Six Spot Red Wine. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 7, 2017

•Anchor Brewing and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create Los Gigantes, a 4.5%-abv Mexican-style lager. Continue reading →

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