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News Briefs for June 24, 2016

•California-based Hyde de Villaine (HdV) has purchased a 33.5-acre estate in Napa Valley that comprises 24 acres of vineyard, a 3,750-square-foot winery and residence. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 24, 2016

News Briefs for June 14, 2016

•Several major Bordeaux players have hit the market with futures prices for the 2015 vintage in recent days, with Château Margaux, Château Pichon Lalande, Château Palmer and Château Cos-d’Estournel among them. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 14, 2016

House Bill Backs Bacardi’s Claim On Havana Club Trademark

As Bacardi prepares to roll out its Puerto Rico-produced Havana Club brand across the U.S. market, the rum giant may get a boost from Congress in its long-running fight with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club trademark. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 6, 2016

Bacardi Ups Ante In Havana Club Battle, Unveiling New Expression And National Distribution

While it remains locked in a trademark battle with Pernod Ricard over the Havana Club rum label in the U.S. market, Bacardi has unveiled plans to back its Puerto Rico-produced version of its Havana Club brand with a new Anejo Clasico dark rum, a national distribution footprint and a fresh advertising campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 1, 2016

News Briefs for May 24, 2016

•Pernod Ricard is launching a new campaign behind its upscale Absolut Elyx vodka. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 24, 2016

Former Bacardi President Ferrán To Become Diageo Chairman

Diageo has announced that Javier Ferrán will be appointed to its board as “chairman designate,” and will become chairman of the company on January 1, 2017, when current chairman Franz Humer retires. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 18, 2016

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