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New York Craft Distiller Dutch’s Will Launch New Peach Brandy

New York state craft distiller Dutch’s Spirits is set to introduce a new label, Dutch’s Spirits Peach Brandy ($50 a 750ml). Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 8, 2012

Del Frisco’s Looks To Expand Its New Casual Concept

Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group has its sights set on expansion of its small, casual Del Frisco’s Grille brand following its August debut in New York and a recent launch in Dallas. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 29, 2011

Sherry-Lehmann’s Adams Optimistic About High-End Wine Business, Expanding Into New Territory

Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, the 77-year-old retailing powerhouse in New York City, has enjoyed steady growth in the wake of the recession and continued success of its Bordeaux business after Diageo pulled out in 2010. Led by CEO Chris Adams, who was also named chairman in November 2010, the Manhattan institution totaled $44.5 million last year, and Adams says sales were up 13% in the first half of 2011. Shanken News Daily recently spoke with Adams to discuss current retail trends and Sherry-Lehmann’s outlook for the future. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 26, 2011

News Briefs for July 25, 2011

•The Plainfield Village Board has approved Diageo’s plans for a $22 million expansion to the company’s Illinois production facility. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2011

Blue Chip New York Retailer Morrell And Co Sees Growth For Wine, Concern for Independents

Fine wine and spirits retailer Morrell & Co. has been a New York institution for more than 60 years. Located in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Plaza, the scant 1,300 square-foot Morrell’s is a destination for area wine lovers, workers, corporations and tourists. Led by chairman and senior wine advisor Peter Morrell, the store stocks some 2,500 wine and spirits, priced from $7.99 per bottle and up. Shanken News Daily visited recently with Morrell and discussed wine trends and the state of beverage alcohol retailing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 10, 2011

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