Yearly Archive: 2019
News Briefs for August 2, 2019
•Jim Beam parent company Beam Suntory is building a new distillery at its Clermont, Kentucky site, part of a $60 million investment that also includes rebranding as the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and overhauling its visitor experience. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 2, 2019Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 2, 2019
•Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company has debuted a new City Roots Cider brand with three releases. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 2, 2019RNDC, Young’s Market Finalize Joint Venture Deal
Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Company have formally closed their deal to form a new joint venture across all of Young’s 10 markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 1, 2019Exclusive: Copper Cane Launches Böen Tri-County Pinot Noir And Chardonnay, Taking Aim At Meiomi
In 2015, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions founder Joe Wagner sold the Meiomi brand to Constellation in a $315 million deal. Under the agreement, Wagner was restricted from competing head-to-head with Meiomi for a period of four years. As of today, that non-compete agreement has expired, and Wagner has launched new Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offerings under his Böen label, positioned similarly to Meiomi in the $25 retail tier. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller recently spoke with Wagner to hear about the new Böen wines and other developments across the Copper Cane portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 1, 2019News Briefs for August 1, 2019
•A new distillery in the heart of Edinburgh is testing the limits of whisky flavor. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 1, 2019Wine Spectator: French Wine Could Be The Latest Trade War Target
A battle between the White House and the French government over a tax on big technology companies has President Donald Trump threatening to impose high tariffs on French wine. That has French vignerons nervous. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 31, 2019
