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Exclusive: V2 Wine Group Takes On Sales And Marketing For Hedges Family Estate

Sonoma, California-based V2 Wine Group has struck a deal to handle sales and marketing for Washington winemaker Hedges Family Estate. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 2, 2014

Interview, Part 2: Bryan Fry of Pernod Ricard USA

In the second part of our interview, Pernod Ricard USA president and CEO Bryan Fry talks strategy, revealing the company’s approach on striking the right balance between spirits and wine, optimizing the route to market and building the Pernod Ricard brand portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 1, 2014

Foley Enters Oregon With Four Graces Buy

Foley Family Wines has acquired The Four Graces winery, based in the Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills region, for an undisclosed sum, marking Foley’s first move into Oregon. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 1, 2014

Wine Spectator: Pontet-Canet Kicks Off Bordeaux Futures Campaign Early

Wine Spectator reports that Bordeaux’s 2013 en primeur campaign got off to an unexpected start at 8 a.m. local time March 26, when fifth growth Château Pontet-Canet released its 2013 futures for sale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 28, 2014

Exclusive: Deutsch, Nantz Tap New Winemaker To Take “The Calling” To Next Level

The Calling, a joint venture between Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits CEO Peter Deutsch and CBS Sports commentator Jim Nantz, has appointed Dan Goldfield as consulting winemaker on its high-end Sonoma County wine brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 28, 2014

Impact Seminar Snapshot: Shapira, Wagner And Deutsch On The Family Approach To Brand-Building

While much of last week’s Impact Marketing Seminar put the spotlight on digital trends, social media and the Millennial demographic, independent players Heaven Hill Distilleries, Caymus Vineyards and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits were on hand to discuss the advantages and challenges of being a family-held drinks business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2014

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