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Daily Archive: July 18, 2016

Napa’s Quintessential Wines Rises To Become A Million-Case Player

Napa-based importer and marketer Quintessential Wines has been adding new producers at a rapid-fire pace, building a premium portfolio that will approach 1 million cases in volume this year, up from about 400,000 cases five years ago. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 18, 2016

Lost Spirits Distillery Unveils New “Flash-Aged” Rums And Whiskies

Until recently, the only method of making aged spirits was to mature them in barrels for years, but new technology is dramatically shortening the process. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 18, 2016

•The Four Seasons, one of New York’s most renowned restaurants, closed this weekend after Saturday night’s dinner service. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 18, 2016

•Stone Brewing appears to have received a $90 million investment from California-based VMG Partners, although the company has yet to confirm the deal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 18, 2016