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News Briefs for August 28, 2017

•Treasury Wine Estates has agreed to pay A$49 million ($39m) to settle a class-action lawsuit related to an A$160 million ($127m) writedown of its U.S. business in 2013, which included the destruction of millions of bottles of excess wine. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 28, 2017

News Briefs for March 16, 2017

•Taiwanese whisky distiller Kavalan is expanding with a series of Sherry and Port cask-matured single malt whiskies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 16, 2017

News Briefs for December 23, 2014

•Crimson Wine Group has named Patrick DeLong as president and CEO, replacing Erle Martin, who stepped down in November. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 23, 2014

Wine Spectator: Harvey Posert Jr., the Man Behind Robert Mondavi’s Message, Dies at 84

Harvey Posert Jr., a career professional in public relations who was one of the leading figures behind the scenes in California wine’s success over the past 40 years, died early on October 3 at St. Helena Hospital from complications related to cancer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 6, 2014

Interview, Part 2: Chris Fehrnstrom, CMO, Constellation Wine & Spirits

In Part 2 of this exclusive SND interview, Chris Fehrnstrom, chief marketing officer for Constellation Brands’ spirits and wine division, discusses how the whisk(e)y boom is impacting the company, Constellation’s efforts to reach female wine consumers and its international ambitions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 18, 2014

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