Monthly Archive: January 2019
Interview, Part 2: Rick Tigner, Jackson Family Wines
In the second part of our interview with Jackson Family CEO Rick Tigner, we cover the U.S. distribution scene, Jackson Family’s direct-to-consumer sales, and sales activity in the on-premise and overseas. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 8, 2019News Briefs for January 8, 2019
•Portuguese wine group Sogrape Vinhos has acquired Quinta da Romeira, a winemaker located in Bucelas, Portugal, which is 15 miles outside of Lisbon. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 8, 2019Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 8, 2019
•Catoctin Creek Distillery, in Purcellville, Virginia, will release limited-edition Bottled in Bond spirits 1757 Virginia XO Brandy (50% abv, $90 a 750-ml.) and Rabble Rouser Rye Whisky (50% abv, $96 a 750-ml.) on February 16 in celebration of its tenth anniversary. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 8, 2019Interview, Part 1: Rick Tigner, CEO of Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines owns and operates more than 40 wineries worldwide in locations including Sonoma, Napa, Santa Barbara, Monterey, Mendocino, Oregon, France, Italy, Chile, Australia, and South Africa. Flagship label Kendall-Jackson has long been the U.S. market’s top super-premium brand at retail, with sales of $541.9 million on depletions of 3.24 million cases in 2017, according to Impact Databank. With total U.S. depletions of more than 6 million cases, Jackson Family continues to reinforce its presence at the higher tiers of the wine business. SND executive editor David Fleming recently caught up with Jackson Family CEO Rick Tigner to get an update on progress at the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2019News Briefs for January 7, 2019
•Sterling Vineyards, part of the Treasury Wine Estates portfolio, is launching a new line of wines packaged in resealable aluminum bottles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2019Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 7, 2019
•Bend, Oregon-based GoodLife Brewing has added two new beers, Sippy Cup Hazy Pale Ale and Bavarian Lager, to its year-round draft exclusive portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 7, 2019
