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News Briefs for August 27, 2012

•Champagne Charles Heidsieck is set to release revamped expressions of its Brut Reserve and Rosé Reserve variants in the U.S. next month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 27, 2012

Washington’s Dry Fly Craft Distillery Posts 38% Volume Growth

Washington craft spirits producer Dry Fly Distilling tells Shanken News Daily its volume rose 38% to 8,000 cases in its fiscal year ended June 30, with sales hitting $1.8 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 23, 2012

News Briefs for August 3, 2012

•Charles Smith, already one of Washington state’s leaders with Syrah, is taking aim at Chardonnay with a new winery project, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 3, 2012

Gallo Targets 1 Million Cases Of Washington Wine; Adds Flavors To New Amsterdam

Following its purchase of Washington state’s Covey Run and Columbia wineries from the disbanding Ascentia Wine Estates, E&J Gallo expects to sell as much as 1 million cases of Washington wine annually in the next 5-10 years, according to Roger Nabedian, senior vice president and general manager of Gallo’s Premium Wine Division. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 9, 2012

BevMo To Open First Washington Stores On July 13

California-based beverage retailer BevMo will be opening its first two Washington stores on July 13. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 27, 2012

News Briefs for June 25, 2012

•A coalition of Initiative-1183 supporters, including Costco, the Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) and the Northwest Grocery Association, are suing Washington State’s Liquor Control Board (LCB) over several privatization regulations. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 25, 2012

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