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Daily Archive: January 6, 2021

News Alert: RNDC To Acquire Opici Family Distributing of Florida

Republic National Distributing Co. has announced a deal to purchase Opici Family Distributing of Florida, effective March 1. Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Quintessential Wines Aims For 2 Million Cases In 2021, Brings NY/NJ Distribution In-House

Napa-based Quintessential Wines is primed for a big year in 2021. Continue reading →

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Gallo Completes Mega-Deal, Buying More Than 30 Wine Brands From Constellation

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, E.&J. Gallo has completed its acquisition of more than 30 wine brands and five wineries from Constellation, with the final transaction registering at $810 million including earnouts. Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator: South African Wine Faces (Yet Another) Alcohol Ban

The pain of 2020 has not ended with the new year for South African vintners. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for January 6, 2021

•Jefferson’s Single Barrel, O.H. Ingram River-Aged Straight Rye, and newcomers from M&H Distillery, Buzzard’s Roost, and Deerhammer are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest whiskey roundup. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 6, 2021

•Skagit Valley, Washington-based Garden Path Fermentation is releasing its first 100% spontaneously fermented beer. Continue reading →

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