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News Briefs for January 20, 2016

•Effective immediately, the Rhône’s Domaine Les Cailloux and André Brunel have joined Folio Fine Wine Partners from Robert Kacher Selections. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 20, 2016

Interview: Jim Clerkin, President And CEO, Moët Hennessy North America

With the pivotal holiday selling period now upon us, wine and spirits marketers are looking to make the most of every opportunity. Always among the most prominent players at this time of year is luxury titan Moët Hennessy—with U.S. volume of 4.9 million cases, according to Impact Databank—whose upscale stable is heavily geared toward celebratory and gifting occasions. Veteran drinks executive Jim Clerkin has helmed the French company’s U.S. business since 2010, and added Canada and Mexico to his purview on November 1, taking the title of president and CEO, Moët Hennessy North America. SND senior editor Daniel Marsteller recently met with Clerkin to discuss the holiday outlook. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 3, 2015

News Briefs for November 18, 2015

•Online retailer Wine.com says it has doubled its selection and launched a new mobile website ahead of the holiday season. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 18, 2015

Rothschild Family’s Shared Champagne Brand Seeing Sharpened U.S. Focus

After coming together in 2005 to begin a shared Champagne project called Barons de Rothschild, France’s legendary Rothschild clan—including companies Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Compagnie Vinicole Edmond de Rothschild—is eyeing a more prominent presence in the Champagne category in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 30, 2015

Hennessy’s Upswing Accelerates As Brand Crosses 2.5 Million Cases In U.S.

Moët Hennessy’s flagship Hennessy Cognac brand continues to see dynamic progress on top of an already large base in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 20, 2015

Exclusive: Impact Databank’s Look At Single Malt Scotch’s Top Players

While blended Scotch has been steadily losing ground in the U.S. market, the upscale single malt segment is thriving. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 15, 2015

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