Daily Archive: December 3, 2015
Interview: Jim Clerkin, President And CEO, Moët Hennessy North America
With the pivotal holiday selling period now upon us, wine and spirits marketers are looking to make the most of every opportunity. Always among the most prominent players at this time of year is luxury titan Moët Hennessy—with U.S. volume of 4.9 million cases, according to Impact Databank—whose upscale stable is heavily geared toward celebratory and gifting occasions. Veteran drinks executive Jim Clerkin has helmed the French company’s U.S. business since 2010, and added Canada and Mexico to his purview on November 1, taking the title of president and CEO, Moët Hennessy North America. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with Clerkin to discuss the holiday outlook. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 3, 2015Wine Spectator Releases Revamped WineRatings+ App
Wine Spectator has redesigned its WineRatings+ app for iPhones and iPads with a fresh new look, iOS9 features and an even easier-to-use search that automatically suggests matches as you type. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 3, 2015News Briefs for December 3, 2015
•González Byass is introducing Nomad Outland, a new Sherry-barrel-aged whisky. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 3, 2015