Monthly Archive: April 2017
Wine Spectator: Douro’s Symington Family Expands To Portugal’s Alentejo Region
The Symington family, Port and Douro table-wine producers for five generations, have made their first purchase of vineyard land outside Portugal’s Douro Valley. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2017News Briefs for April 17, 2017
•Mezcales de Leyenda is adding two expressions of mezcal to its lineup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2017Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 17, 2017
•Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing is re-launching Doom, an Imperial IPA, as the latest entry in its Barrel-Aged Series. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 17, 2017With A Revamped Spirits Portfolio, Halewood Looks To Build On Its U.S. Success
Since the arrival of CEO Stewart Hainsworth in June 2015, U.K.-based Halewood Wines & Spirits has undertaken a flurry of investments and acquisitions focused on upscale craft brands, ranging from its Liverpool gin brand to West Cork Distillers in Ireland. Hainsworth is now readying a significant push in the U.S. market, where the company’s key success so far has been Crabbie’s ginger beer. Crabbie’s was an Impact “Hot Brand” in 2015 up 62% to nearly 400,000 (2.25-gallon) cases, but it has faced some pressure since then. SND recently spoke with Hainsworth at the Liverpool-based company’s London offices. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 14, 2017News Briefs for April 14, 2017
•The Macallan has unveiled the sixth iteration in its Masters of Photography series. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 14, 2017Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 14, 2017
•Full Sail Brewing Company has released a new American blonde ale, Exit 63. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 14, 2017
