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News Briefs for January 24, 2013

•Washington state’s wine and spirits wholesalers are calling out Costco ahead of a hearing today on an amendment to the state’s privatization initiative.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2013

Exclusive: Trinchero Expands Into Washington Wine With Rising Charles & Charles Brand

Trinchero Family Estates is entering the Washington wine business with an agreement to handle sales, marketing and distribution for the Charles & Charles brand, a collaboration between industry veterans Charles Bieler and Charles Smith. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 9, 2013

Washington Wine’s Profile Rises, With Acreage Up Nearly 50% Since 2005

Washington state’s wine industry has made significant strides in recent years, and consumers are taking notice. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 3, 2012

Southern To Open Direct Warehouse Sales Stores To Service The Trade In Washington

Southern Wine & Spirits said today it will open two direct warehouse sales stores in the coming weeks to service licensed retailers in Washington state. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 1, 2012

News Briefs for September 24, 2012

Total Wine & More is continuing its expansion in the increasingly competitive North Texas market, unveiling plans for a new location at 5200 South Hulen Street in Fort Worth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2012

Interview, Part Two: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates President and CEO Ted Baseler

In this second part of our interview with Ted Baseler, the Ste. Michelle CEO discusses competitor E&J Gallo’s entry into the Washington wine business, distributor relations, Ste. Michelle’s new plan to ship half its wines by rail and the outlook on what looks to be a more robust U.S. grape harvest this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 29, 2012

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