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“Flash” Wine Sites Proliferate As Consumers Search The Internet For Better Deals

On a recent Monday, website winebandwagon.com was selling Riverbench Chardonnay for $15, with a three-bottle minimum purchase. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 15, 2011

After Landslide Vote, Washington State’s Liquor Privatization Will Begin To Take Shape

Washington voted overwhelmingly to end the state’s 78-year monopoly on liquor sales yesterday, as ballot initiative 1183 won with about a 60% majority. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 9, 2011

News Briefs for September 30, 2011

William Grant & Sons Ltd reported a rise in operating profit to £132.4 million ($207m) for 2010, compared to £103.6 million ($162m) the previous year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 30, 2011

News Briefs for September 23, 2011

•Diageo CEO Paul Walsh told Bloomberg News today the drinks giant is on the lookout for further acquisitions in emerging markets like China and is open to listing its shares in Asia if the opportunity presents. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 23, 2011

News Briefs for August 24, 2011

•Guinness Black Lager will be making its debut across the U.S. market in September. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 24, 2011

Wine Thrives In Bourbon Country

John Johnson launched The Wine Rack retail shop in Louisville, Kentucky eight years ago with the idea of converting whiskey drinkers to wine. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 11, 2011

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