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Premier Cru Owner Pleads Guilty, Detailing Ponzi Scheme
John Fox, once a leading wine merchant, was escorted into an Oakland, California, courtroom by federal marshals last week, shackled hand and foot. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 16, 2016DFV Doubles Down On Dark Red Blends
Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) is the ninth-largest wine marketer in the U.S., with a brand stable that rose 14.5% to 6.6 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. The Napa-based company, led by Impact “Hot Brands” like Bota Box (+28% to 3.9 million cases) and Noble Vines (+14% to 530,000 cases) has expanded markedly in recent years, showing total portfolio growth of more than 50% since 2012. SND recently interviewed DFV president and CEO Chris Indelicato to get an update. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 15, 2016Exclusive: Terlato Adds Highly-Rated Feudi San Gregorio Wines From Campania
Terlato Wines is adding the wines of Campania’s Feudi San Gregorio to its import portfolio under a long-term partnership. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 15, 2016Report: Accolade Wines Set For IPO In First Half Of 2017
Australia’s Accolade Wines, the world’s seventh-largest winemaker, is reportedly slated for a A$1-billion-plus ($770m) IPO in the first half of next year, as private equity owner CHAMP looks to largely divest itself from the business. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 12, 2016Wine Spectator: California Retailer Pleads Guilty To Fraud
John Fox, the man behind troubled wine retailer Premier Cru, will plead guilty this week to criminal charges that will likely send him to federal prison, Wine Spectator has learned. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 10, 2016Wine Spectator: Kosta Browne Buys Cerise Vineyards
Kosta Browne may soon have a few more single-vineyard Pinot Noirs in its stable. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 5, 2016
