Daily Archive: April 19, 2016
Wine Spectator: Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Buys Sonoma’s Patz & Hall
Pacific Northwest powerhouse Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has acquired Patz & Hall, a prestigious producer of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 19, 2016Interview: Danny Wirtz, Vice Chairman, Breakthru Beverage Group
In October of last year, two of the leading U.S. spirits and wine distributors—Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG) and Wirtz Beverage Group (WBG)—joined forces to create Breakthru Beverage Group, a distribution giant with operations in 16 states and yearly revenue of well more than $5 billion. Danny Wirtz, who had been president of Wirtz Beverage, was appointed vice chairman of Breakthru, and has since been driving the integration of CSG and WBG into the new entity. He recently sat down with SND managing editor Peter Zwiebach to discuss how the deal came about, the integration process and what lies ahead for Breakthru. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 19, 2016Wine Spectator: Jackson Family Wines Acquires Oregon’s Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
California-based wine company Jackson Family Wines is further expanding its footprint in Oregon, already 1,300 acres and five wineries strong, announcing Monday that it has reached an agreement to purchase Penner-Ash Wine Cellars for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 19, 2016News Briefs for April 19, 2016
•Australian wine exports to the U.S. increased 4% by value in the 12 months through the end of March 2016 to about $337 million, according to the Wine Australia trade group. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 19, 2016Craft Brewing And Distilling News for April 19, 2016
•San Clemente, California-based Left Coast Brewing Company is rolling out its limited edition spring seasonal, Red Tide. Continue reading →
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