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Monthly Archive: October 2018

Michel Rolland’s Clos De Los Siete Ups U.S. Focus With Move To Deutsch

Clos de los Siete, the Uco Valley, Argentina project led by Michel Rolland, is angling to raise its profile in the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 31, 2018

Distilled Spirits Council Calls On State Regulators To Tax Cannabis Like Spirits

With a number of cannabis markets opening up across the U.S. and additional states looking at potential legalization, the Distilled Spirits Council is weighing in on the subject, urging lawmakers and regulators to adopt structures that mirror those in place for distilled spirits. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 31, 2018

News Briefs for October 31, 2018

•California vintners surveyed by the Wine Institute are reporting a strong 2018 wine grape harvest in both quality and quantity, in line with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August forecast of 4.1 million tons, up 2% from 2017 and above the historical average of 3.9 million tons.

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Posted in News on October 31, 2018

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 31, 2018

•St. Paul, Minnesota’s Summit Brewing Co. is set to launch 120 Shilling Export Scotch Ale in early November. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 31, 2018

Impact’s “Hot Prospects” Showcase A Bevy Of Whiskies In Growth Mode

With brown goods driving growth across the U.S. spirits market, Impact’s “Hot Prospects” list features a wealth of up-and-coming whiskies increasingly making their presence felt. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 30, 2018

News Briefs for October 30, 2018

•Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers unit has released a new whiskey within its Powers brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 30, 2018

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