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Daily Archive: June 14, 2012

Premium California Wines Posting Torrid Growth: Impact Databank

California wine’s premium-plus segment is making significant progress in both the on- and off-premise, as luxury wines have rebounded in the restaurant channel and premium offerings further down the pricing ladder are showing big gains. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 14, 2012

Bacardi To Take Havana Club National

Following a recent victory in its U.S. legal battle over the Havana Club rum trademark with Pernod Ricard, Bacardi is gearing up to expand its version of the rum brand into national distribution. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 14, 2012

News Briefs for June 14, 2012

•Credit Suisse has invested $11.1 million in Indian drinks giant United Spirits Ltd. (USL), according to local press reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 14, 2012