Control State Spirits Declines Moderate
After a 0.9% decrease in 2024, spirits volumes fell a further 1.4% in control states during the first eight months of this year, according to NABCA. Continue reading →
News Briefs for September 25, 2025
•Texas-based Waterloo gin, owned by Patrón founder John Paul DeJoria, is introducing a Prickly Pear & Rose expression. Continue reading →
Lamberto Frescobaldi On Acquisitions, Tariffs, and Opportunities In The U.S.
Marchesi Frescobaldi, with annual sales of $171 million, of which about 16% comes from the U.S., is one of Italy’s most venerable wine companies. The portfolio spans Tuscan estates such as Castello Pomino, Castello Nipozzano, Tenuta Perano, Tenuta Castiglioni, Tenuta CastelGiocondo, Tenuta Ammiraglia, Remole, Tenuta Calimaia, and Gorgona, along with Ornellaia and Masseto in Bolgheri, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino, and Attems in the Collio DOC (Friuli Venezia Giulia). Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2025Frederick Wildman Adds Non-Alc Wines To Riunite, Maschio Brands
Italian wine brands Riunite and Maschio, both imported by Frederick Wildman, have entered the non-alcoholic wine market with Riunite Zero Red Semi-Sparkling ($10) and Maschio Zero White Sparkling ($13). Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2025Exclusive: Hampton Water Co-Founder Bongiovi Opens Lily Pond Brand Incubator
Jesse Bongiovi, co-founder of the Hampton Water rosé brand that recently earned Impact “Hot Prospect” honors after crossing 100,000 cases in the U.S. on 33% growth last year, is establishing a new brand incubator aimed at developing the next generation of beverage alcohol and lifestyle brands. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2025News Briefs for September 24, 2025
- Luxco’s El Mayor Tequila has launched Café Reposado, a new innovation from the brand. Continue reading →
