Daily Archive: July 9, 2012
Gallo Targets 1 Million Cases Of Washington Wine; Adds Flavors To New Amsterdam
Following its purchase of Washington state’s Covey Run and Columbia wineries from the disbanding Ascentia Wine Estates, E&J Gallo expects to sell as much as 1 million cases of Washington wine annually in the next 5-10 years, according to Roger Nabedian, senior vice president and general manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2012Rémy Cointreau Eyes Islay Single Malt Bruichladdich
Rémy Cointreau says it has entered into exclusive talks with Islay single malt producer Bruichladdich, with the aim of acquiring the brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2012Banfi Launches Riunite Ad Campaign, New Sweet Varietals
Banfi Vintners is launching a $2-million ad campaign in the U.S. behind Riunite Italian wine under the tagline “Just chill,” supporting the launch of Riunite Sweet Red and Riunite Sweet White. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2012News Briefs for July 9, 2012
•Central European Distribution Corp. (CEDC) said today that chairman and CEO William Carey will step down, with the company’s lead director David Bailey set to move into the CEO role on an interim basis. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 9, 2012
•Serrallés USA and Death’s Door Spirits have unveiled a new 25,000-square-foot craft distillery in Middleton, Wisconsin. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 9, 2012