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Daily Archive: December 14, 2011

Bourbon-Based Liqueurs Thrive, As Innovation Expands Audience

The liqueurs category has struggled in the U.S. market amid the challenging economic environment, as none of the top 10 selling brands have posted volume growth over the past two years. Continue reading →

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Boisset, Gallo Revealed As Buyers Of Robert Mondavi’s Home

Wine Spectator reports that the mystery buyers of the late Robert Mondavi’s Napa Valley residence are Jean-Charles Boisset and his wife, Gina Gallo. Continue reading →

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Top Portuguese Winemakers Olazabal, Moreira and Borges Team Up

Three of Portugal’s best-known winemakers, all associated with properties in the Douro, are forming a joint venture in Dão, the higher-altitude region just south of the Douro Valley, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for December 14, 2011

•A majority of consumers in the U.S. plan to decrease spending on dining out over the next six months, according to a recent Harris poll. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 14, 2011