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News Briefs for June 18, 2019

•Diageo has received approval to create a new visitor experience at its Clynelish distillery in Scotland. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 18, 2019

Stoli Owner SPI Takes Aim At Fine Wine

A year ago, Stolichnaya vodka owner SPI Group tapped Moët Hennessy veteran Manuel Louzada to lead its newly formed Stoli Prestige Wine unit, comprised of Argentina’s Achaval-Ferrer, recent acquisition Arinzano (based in northeastern Spain) and SPI’s minority stake in Italian estates Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Castelgiocondo and Luce della Vite (held in partnership with the Frescobaldi family and Michael Mondavi). SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently spoke with Louzada to discuss SPI’s plans for its growing wine stable. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 23, 2016

Exclusive: After U.S. Growth Year, Stoli Promotes Cullins To CEO, Esposito To Chairman Of Stoli USA

Coming off a strong year for Stolichnaya vodka in the U.S. market, Stoli Group says it will now aim to consolidate those gains while also expanding its footprint through acquisitions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 20, 2015

Wine Spectator’s 34th Wine Experience Attracts Crowd Of More Than 2,000

The 34th edition of Wine Spectator’s Wine Experience was held at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel late last week, and, as always, it was a signature event for both the wine industry and many of its most dedicated consumers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2014