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French Rosés Back On The Rise In The U.S.

After a down year in 2023, the French rosé category has regained positive momentum in the U.S. market, as pricing stability has returned, offering consumers a more attractive price-value equation. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 7, 2025

Toasts Not Tariffs Urges Reciprocal Free Trade For Wines And Spirits

The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, made up of nearly 60 groups from across the three-tier system, has delivered a letter to the White House urging President Trump to include a zero-for-zero carveout for wines and spirits in the final version of the upcoming E.U./U.S. trade deal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 7, 2025

News Briefs for August 7, 2025

•Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the 2025 edition of Parker’s Heritage, an 11-year-old Straight American whiskey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 7, 2025

Interview, Part 2: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr

In the second part of our interview, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines CEO Steve Lohr discusses the state of play in California red wines, growth in the non-alcohol segment, the DTC market, and the competitive landscape confronting the 1.5-million-case Central Coast producer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 6, 2025

News Briefs for August 6, 2025

•Suntory Global Spirits has added a new, cocktail-focused Bourbon to the Jim Beam brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 6, 2025

Diageo Posts U.S. Sales Up 1.6% In Full Fiscal Year 

Diageo saw global sales climb 1.7% organically to $20 billion in its fiscal year ended in June, as operating profit before exceptional items dipped 0.7% to $5.7 billion. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 6, 2025

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