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Daily Archive: February 9, 2016

Interview: Latitude Beverage President Kevin Mehra

Founded in 2007, Boston-based Latitude Beverage Co. has seen rapid growth for its flagship negoçiant wine brand 90+ Cellars, which has more than doubled to 280,000 cases over the past three years, according to Impact Databank. Sourcing wine from surplus supplies of wineries with histories of 90+ ratings, the brand’s lineup features 35 red, white, rosé and sparkling wines in total, retailing from $9-$25 and up. SND assistant editor Kimberly Carmichael recently spoke with Latitude co-founder and president Kevin Mehra to see where the company is headed in 2016.

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Constellation Extends Mark West With Black Pinot Noir

Constellation Brands has added a new Black Pinot Noir extension to the Mark West brand line. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for February 9, 2016

•Diageo is debuting a special edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 9, 2016

•Goose Island Beer Co. will take its Green Line pale ale brand into national distribution at the end of February. Continue reading →

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