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Barefoot Seeks Expansion Through Aggressive Innovation

Barefoot Cellars has seen its volumes rise by more than 70% since 2009, and last year it increased by 8% to 11 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 21, 2013

Gloria Ferrer Says Sparkling Wine Trend Is Lifting All Boats

Sonoma’s Gloria Ferrer, one of the largest methode champenoise bubblies made in the U.S., says the trend toward sparkling wines isn’t just benefiting Prosecco—which has been at the heart of the boom—but also increasing opportunities across the category. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 3, 2013

Impact “Hot Prospect” Wines Are Led By California And Imported Sparklers

Strong growth trends for imported sparkling wines and California wines at the $10-$15 price point are abundantly displayed in Impact’s exclusive “Hot Prospect” wines list, which showcases growth brands that are poised to make their mark on the industry. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2013

Russian Standard Boosts Stake In Italy’s Gancia

Russian Standard has increased its stake in Italian sparkling wine producer Gancia to 94.1% for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 5, 2013

The Wine Group To Market Gancia In U.S.

The Wine Group has been awarded exclusive U.S. sales and marketing rights to Gancia, the Italian sparkling wine brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 24, 2013

Spanish Sparklers Quietly Surge In U.S.

More than 7.7 million cases of imported sparkling wine were shipped to the U.S. last year—a 50% jump in just three years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 7, 2013

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