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Yearly Archive: 2019

News Briefs for October 10, 2019

•Total Wine & More’s first Illinois location opens today in Fairview Heights, a suburb of St. Louis. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 10, 2019

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 10, 2019

•Fort Collins, Colorado’s Old Elk Distillery has launched PB&W, a new peanut butter flavored whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 10, 2019

Campari Enters Mezcal, Taking Majority Stake In Montelobos, Ancho Reyes

Campari Group is entering the fast-rising mezcal category, agreeing to take a 51% stake in the Montelobos brand as well as sister label Ancho Reyes spicy liqueur. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2019

Constellation Sharpens Focus On Core Wine And Spirits Brands

With its pending $1.7 billion sale of 34 lower-end wine and spirits brands to E.&J. Gallo slated to close by the end of February, Constellation Brands has refocused its wine and spirits portfolio around a core of premium and above labels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2019

News Briefs for October 9, 2019

•Pernod Ricard has completed its $223 million acquisition of Castle Brands, originally announced August 29. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2019

Don Sebastiani & Sons Sees Strong Growth For Trio Of Focus Brands

California winemaker Don Sebastiani & Sons is seeing strong gains for three of its key wine brands: B Side, Simple Life, and The Crusher. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 8, 2019

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