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Yearly Archive: 2024

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

RNDC E-Commerce Chief Emily Xu On The Holiday Outlook

E-commerce and luxury goods veteran Emily Xu joined RNDC, the nation’s second-largest distributor of wine and spirits, in 2022 following senior roles with Mitchell Gold Bob Williams, Crate & Barrel, and Sears Corporation. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 2, 2024

Wine Spectator: Restaurants, Retailers, Importers Gear Up For More Trade Battles

In the days since the U.S. presidential election, American sommeliers, wine importers, and wine store owners have been preparing for battle. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 26, 2024

Trump Targets Mexico, Canada For 25% Tariffs On Day One

Products from key U.S. trading partners Mexico and Canada are set to come under 25% tariffs, with President-elect Trump declaring on Truth Social that he will order the move on his first day in office. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 26, 2024

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