News Briefs for September 5, 2025

Winebow Imports is taking on full national distribution of the Four Pillars gin brand. An Australian import, Four Pillars was previously distributed by Winebow in 14 markets. “The U.S. is a key export market for Four Pillars, and we’re seeing real momentum as more drinkers begin to embrace and explore premium gin,” said Jen Bailey, head of Americas at Four Pillars. Winebow Imports’ Heritage portfolio will carry Four Pillars’ full range, including Rare Dry Gin, Bloody Shiraz Gin, Olive Leaf Gin, Fresh Yuzu Gin, and Navy Strength Gin.

Moët Hennessy-owned Champagne leader Veuve Clicquot has collaborated with fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus on a limited-edition redesign of La Grande Dame 2018, the house’s prestige cuvée. Retailing at $225 a bottle, La Grande Dame is characterized by Veuve Clicquot’s focus on Pinot Noir, according to the company, which notes that its grapes are sourced primarily from the Grand Cru vineyards favored by the brand’s namesake Madame Clicquot. The brand’s Simon Porte Jacquemus limited edition debuts this month. Veuve Clicquot is the top-selling Champagne in the U.S. market at 577,000 cases, according to Impact Databank.

Non-alcoholic wine brand Luminara, part of the Trinchero portfolio, has added a new Napa Valley-sourced sparkling wine and Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon to its portfolio. The new non-alcoholic sparkler is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Napa Valley and carries a suggested price of $25. The Paso Cab retails for $20, line priced with Luminara’s Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blend. The new releases are now available through the brand’s website as well as in select retailers and restaurants across the U.S.Disaronno International USA’s Sagamore Spirit has debuted the third edition of Festivus Maximus, a rye whiskey released in partnership with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. The 46.5% abv whiskey comes with a specialty label celebrating the Ravens’ first Super Bowl victory in 2000. The limited release carries a suggested price of $40 a 750-ml. and is rolling out now to select retailers in the Baltimore region.

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