Monthly Archive: September 2012
Diageo Reportedly Seeking 25% Stake In USL For Around $800 Million
Diageo’s talks with Indian spirits giant United Spirits Ltd. are aimed toward taking a 25% stake in the company for a price in the area of $800 million, according to new reports. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 28, 2012Huneeus Awaits Increased Supply To Unlock “The Prisoner”
Two years after being acquired from Orin Swift, Huneeus Vintners-owned The Prisoner, a Napa Valley Zinfandel-based red blend retailing at $40 a 750-ml., is in strong demand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 28, 2012News Briefs for September 28, 2012
•Amazon is preparing a return to wine retailing after pulling out of its previous attempt in 2009, reports the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 28, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 28, 2012
•Chester County, Pennsylvania’s Evil Genius Beer Co. has released a new year-round package, Eyeclops IPA Variety Pack. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 28, 2012Exclusive: Constellation’s Primal Roots, Dreaming Tree Strike Chord With Consumers
Constellation’s recent new product blitz—including the planned introduction of around 70 new labels in its 2012 and 2013 fiscal years—has already spawned several wines that are showing strong potential. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 27, 2012Charmer Acquires Remaining Half Of Virginia’s Associated Distributors
Charmer Sunbelt Group has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% of Virginia’s Associated Distributors that it didn’t already own from Associated partners D.J. “Jimmy” Rogers and his sister and business partner Lynn Rogers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 27, 2012
