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Daily Archive: December 2, 2024

Whisky Advocate Kicks Off Top 20 Countdown

At 11am ET this morning, Whisky Advocate will begin the countdown of its Top 20 whiskies of the year—the list of 2024’s most exciting releases. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

Chilean Wines On Track For U.S. Rebound

Last month, Wine Spectator crowned Concha y Toro-owned icon wine Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Puente Alto Vineyard 2021 as its Wine of the Year for 2024. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

Stoli Group USA Files For Bankruptcy

Stoli Group USA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Texas district court last week, claiming assets of $100 million to $500 million and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for December 2, 2024

Burgundy’s biggest name in charity auctions had an impressive year, despite a challenging vintage. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

The Wine Group Sells Concannon To Lemmons And Kent Families

The Wine Group has agreed to sell 230-acre estate winery and vineyard Concannon to Lemmons Family Vineyards and Darcie Kent Winery for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

Industry Groups React To Trump Tariff Plans

As we reported yesterday, President-elect Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods could create a precarious situation in the spirits industry next year, with Tequila, one of the hottest categories in wine and spirits, set to be impacted. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

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