Tag Archive: wine
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, 2014Prosecco Sprints to 34% U.S. Growth In First Half
The Prosecco DOC Consortium recorded a 34% increase in exports to the U.S. market in the first half of 2014, with volume reaching 1.27 million cases. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 2, 2014Treasury CEO Cites Debt, Regulatory Issues As Barriers To Deal
Following Treasury Wine Estates’ announcement yesterday that it had ended takeover talks with KKR and another suitor thought to be TPG Capital, Treasury CEO Michael Clarke noted on a conference call that, in addition to shareholder dismay at the A$5.20 ($4.54) a share price on offer, debt and regulatory issues impeded an agreement between the parties. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 29, 2014Fetzer Making Strong Progress On Core Portfolio, With Growth Led By Bonterra
Editor’s Note: In 2011, Fetzer Vineyards was acquired by Chilean winemaker Viña Concha y Toro, in a $238 million deal with previous owner Brown-Forman. Since then, Concha y Toro has invested considerable resources into revitalizing Fetzer, focusing on quality improvement and innovation, while also adding about 50 new sales and marketing personnel and working hard to reconnect with distributors. SND executive editor David Fleming met with Fetzer global marketing director Rodrigo Maturana to get an update on progress. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 24, 2014Wine Spectator: New York Retailer Charged With Illegally Shipping Wine to Out-of-State Consumers
The New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) has charged Albany wine retailer Empire Wine with 16 counts of improperly shipping wine to out-of-state customers, a source at the store has confirmed. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 23, 2014Market Watch Honors Nation’s Top Retailers At Awards Dinner In New York
Market Watch magazine last night toasted America’s most successful retailers at its annual Leaders Awards Dinner at the St. Regis Roof in New York, and also honored the market’s hottest brands and its leading industry executive. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 19, 2014
