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Monthly Archive: January 2019

Constellation’s $3 Billion Wine Sale: What’s On The Block

Last fall, multiple reports surfaced that Constellation Brands is exploring a selloff of several wine labels—among them Clos du Bois, Cook’s, Arbor Mist, and Mark West—as it looks to continue premiumizing its portfolio in line with market trends.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 4, 2019

News Briefs for January 4, 2019

•Plantation rum has unveiled two new ultra-premium expressions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 4, 2019

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 4, 2019

•Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Founders Brewing Co. is bringing back Blushing Monk as its first limited release of 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 4, 2019

Innovations Drive Barefoot To New Heights

At more than 20 million cases, E.&J. Gallo’s Barefoot franchise trails only The Wine Group’s Franzia in the U.S. market in volume terms, according to Impact Databank, but Gallo believes the brand’s best days are still ahead. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 3, 2019

News Briefs for January 3, 2019

•Wilson Daniels is entering the rising Sicilian wine category, agreeing to import the wines of Feudo Montoni. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 3, 2019

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 3, 2019

•Newport, Oregon-based Rogue Ales and Spirits has launched two new IPAs that will be available year-round. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 3, 2019

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