Tag Archive: Australia
News Briefs for March 29, 2012
•Diageo is making progress on its bid to acquire an equity stake in Jose Cuervo Tequila, Reuters reports, quoting unnamed sources. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 29, 2012Exclusive: Australia’s Peter Lehmann Launches Major Portfolio Overhaul
Barossa, Australia-based Peter Lehmann Wines (PLW), part of the Hess Family Estates portfolio in the U.S., is launching a major overhaul that includes a realignment of its product tiers, new packaging and new wine styles. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 6, 2012Jackson Family Adds To Australian Holdings With Acquisition of Hickinbotham Vineyard
Jackson Family Estates has expanded its Australian operation, acquiring Hickinbotham Vineyard at Clarendon in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 2, 2012High End Shows Silver Lining For Struggling Australian Wine Category
Australian wines continue to struggle in the U.S. market, but the category has seen recent promise at the high end. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 16, 2011Nielsen: Table Wines $20 And Up Continue To Drive U.S. Market
The Nielsen Company reports that table wine sales in the U.S. market rose 3.4% by volume and 4.5% by value, to 128.3 million cases and $9.66 billion, respectively, in the 52 weeks ending October 15. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 8, 2011China’s Interest In Australian Wine Grows
Bloomberg reports that Chinese investors see opportunity for Australian wines across the Asia Pacific region and are quickly acquiring vineyards Down Under. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 25, 2011
