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Daily Archive: June 17, 2014

Impact Databank: Imported Sparkling Wines Rise 5.5% On Prosecco’s Surge

Several fast-growing Italian brands are leading the charge for the imported sparkling wine category in the U.S. market, which rose 5.5% to 6.7 million cases in 2013, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

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New York Lawmakers Agree To Relax Restrictions On Craft Producers

New York governor Andrew Cuomo and several key state legislators have agreed on a bill that seeks to reduce restrictions on craft beer and spirits producers in the state. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for June 17, 2014

•Wine Spectator’s flagship WineRatings+ app, which provides quick access to around 300,000 expert wine reviews, is now available for the Android operating system, with a new version optimized for a wide range of current phone and tablet models. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 17, 2014

•Allentown, Pennsylvania-based The Colony Meadery is releasing its four flagship meads to the New Jersey market through Hunterdon Brewing this week. Continue reading →

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