News Briefs for May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024•Riboli Family Wine Estates is expanding its range of Sauvignon Blancs with two new offerings. They includes a Riva de la Rosa Sauvignon Blanc ($19) from Friuli and Les Glories Sauvignon Blanc ($20) from southern Touraine, Loire Valley. The move comes as Sauvignon Blanc continues to steadily outpace the wine market. Riboli’s other Sauvignon Blanc bottlings include San Simeon from Paso Robles ($19), Les Glories Sancerre ($40), and Urlar ($20) and The Champion ($14) from New Zealand.
•William Grant & Sons is launching Silent Pool gin in the U.S. market. Acquired by William Grant last year, Silent Pool is well-known in its home U.K. market. It’s an ultra-premium London Dry Gin made from 24 botanicals and locally sourced honey from the Surrey Hills. Silent Pool Gin is bottled at 43% abv and has an SRP of $60 in the U.S.
•Hotaling & Co. is adding Sardinia-based Silvio Carta to its import portfolio. Silvio Carta produces vermouth, focusing on traditional Vernaccia di Oristano wine production. The range includes Silvio Carta Rosso ($40) and Servito Bianco ($40), as well as Mazzini Rosso ($30), Dry ($30), and Bianco ($30) offerings. Hotaling is launching the brand this month on- and off-premise in select states including CA, NY, IL, TX, FL, and MA.
•Two Chicks cocktails is introducing two new offerings, Sparkling Watermelon Breeze and Sparkling Melon Drop. Both are debuting in four-packs of 12-ounce cans for an SRP of $13. Additionally, Two Chicks is launching two new eight-can variety packs ($25) including two cans each of four different vodka-based flavors. The 5% abv RTD brand is distributed across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
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