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Daily Archive: January 7, 2016

Constellation Sales Up 6% In Third Quarter, Driven By Strong Beer Growth And Meiomi

Constellation Brands has reported a 6% net sales rise, to $1.64 billion, for its fiscal third quarter ended in November, as the group’s net income also rose, up 22% to $271 million on the same period last year. Continue reading →

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Wine Spectator: Harry Mariani, Pioneering Importer And Champion Of Italian Wine, Dies At 78

Harry Mariani, the former president of Banfi Vintners who helped introduce many Americans to Italian wine, died January 5 in Huntington, New York. Continue reading →

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Santa Margherita USA Launches With Namesake Brand Anchoring Italian Stable

Santa Margherita USA has officially taken over distribution of its namesake wine brand, which will lead a portfolio of premium Italian labels that also includes Torresella, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Feudo Zirtari and Fattoria Sardi. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for January 7, 2016

•Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s Sugarlands Distilling Company is adding to its product line with the launch of Rye Apple Moonshine. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 7, 2016

•Fort Collins, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing has debuted Citradelic Tangerine IPA, a new year-round entry. Continue reading →

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