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Daily Archive: April 2, 2025

Wente Branches Into Champagne, Rebrands Flagship Wines

Known for its flagship namesake brand, which grew 2% to just over 370,000 cases in the U.S. last year, Wente Family Estates has widened its portfolio lately, most recently entering the Champagne segment with the Castelnau brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2025

Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Rocks In Tampa

Tendrils of smoke bobbed and weaved through the air, and Glencairn glasses clinked with abandon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida over the weekend, as avid cigar fans joined forces with whisky lovers at the annual Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest, now in its fourth year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2025

News Briefs for April 2, 2025

Jefferson’s Bourbon, part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, has announced a new cask strength, limited edition whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2025