Yearly Archive: 2024

Pernod Ricard USA Names William Grant’s Paul Basford As CCO

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Pernod Ricard USA has appointed industry veteran Paul Basford as chief commercial officer, reporting to Conor McQuaid, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America. Continue reading →

Burgundy Wines Gain Share In U.S. Import Segment

Imports have been outpacing domestic wines in the U.S. this year, and French offerings in turn are outpacing total imports. Continue reading →

News Briefs for November 8, 2024

News Alert: Pernod Ricard Names William Grant Exec Paul Basford As U.S. CCO

Pernod Ricard USA has appointed industry veteran Paul Basford as chief commercial officer, reporting to Conor McQuaid, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America. Continue reading →

Far Niente Building Portfolio Ladder Around Post & Beam

Napa Valley-based Far Niente Wine Estates is among the leading landholders in California’s most prestigious wine region with approximately 500 acres of vineyards, producing about 155,000 cases annually across a luxury portfolio including the Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, Dolce, Bella Union, EnRoute, and Post & Beam brands. Continue reading →

Concha y Toro’s Nine-Month Sales Rise Despite Q3 Slowdown

U.S. sales for Viña Concha y Toro grew 21% to just under $100 million in the first nine months of this year on a volume increase of 16% to 2.4 million cases. Continue reading →