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Daily Archive: October 28, 2020

Impact Databank: Sparkling Wines Defy Gravity Amid 2020’s Challenges

The total U.S. wine market is poised to register its 27th consecutive annual volume gain to yet another record high in 2020, but faced with fierce competition from hard seltzer, spirits, and other drinks sectors, as well as a still uncertain on-premise environment, the industry is expected to inch ahead just 0.2% this year, according to The U.S. Wine Market: Shanken’s Impact Databank Review & Forecast, 2020 Edition. Continue reading →

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David Dearie To Lead Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has named industry veteran David Dearie as its new chief executive, replacing the retiring Jim Mortensen. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for October 28, 2020

•Bacardi-owned Angel’s Envy has announced the 2020 iteration of its Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey finished in Port barrels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 28, 2020