Silverado Vineyards announces key personnel additions and the creation of a new marketing department for the landmark Stags Leap District winery. Nora Feeley has been named director of marketing and communications and Lauren Martins has been promoted to associate marketing manager. Tom Markakis is also joining the winery as the … Read the rest
Main & Vine Targets $26M RTD Category
Main & Vine Wine Spritzers debuted this summer with three flavors that not only taste good, but feature a modest 95 calories per can, are gluten free and have low alcohol of 5.5% in a convenient 250ml can.
The ready-to-drink spritzers are a slightly sweet mixture of wine and natural … Read the rest
USDA Progam Awards $1,215,000 to DISCUS To Combat Retaliatory Tariffs
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) was awarded an additional $400,000 through USDA’s Agricultural Trade Program (ATP), which was set up specifically to assist those agricultural groups that are being adversely impacted by retaliatory tariffs. This brings the total amount awarded to DISCUS to $1,215,000 since … Read the rest
Vision Rolls Out Dashfire RTDs
Vision Wine & Spirits, the national sales and import division of Martignetti Companies, together with Dashfire, announced new editions to their line of bitters. Dashfire is a comprehensive bitters company based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota, founded by Lee and Dawn Egbert in 2012.
Dashfire Ready-to-Drink (RTD) 6-pack 100ml cans and … Read the rest
A Chilean Bargain: 2017 Bicicleta
Chile has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of Pinot Noir. As a notably fickle grape, Pinot Noir has seemingly found its sweet spot within the cooler climates of the region. Located in Chimbarongo, just in the midst of the Colchagua Valley, exists Conosur’s winery. Founded in 1993 … Read the rest
The Sangiacomo Family Honors 50 years Of Heritage Block Chardonnay
Planted in 1969 by the second generation of the family, July 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the original block (“Heritage Block”) of Green Acres Vineyard – the first vineyard planted by the Sangiacomo Family. What began as an idea to evolve the family business during the decline of … Read the rest
Odom Brings Founders to Hawaii
Founders Brewing Co. has partnered with Odom Hawaii – of the Odom Group and the GAB network of wholesalers – to bring its beer to the Aloha State. This marks the 50th state of distribution and successfully completes nationwide coverage for the 22-year-old brewery. Customers can expect to see … Read the rest
Bordeaux Wine Council’s Names Bernard Farges New President
The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux), the leading French wine trade association, held its General Assembly recently.
Its members, including 25 winegrowers (designated by the Fédération des Grands Vins de Bordeaux) and 25 négociants (designated by the Fédération des Négociants de Bordeaux & Libourne), elected Bernard Farges as … Read the rest
Epic Steak’s Petra Polakovicova Talks Summer Wines
With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to branch out and encourage customers to try some crisp, refreshing wines recommended by Petra Polakovicova, Wine Director at San Francisco’s only waterfront steakhouse, EPIC Steak. Below, Petra shares her current favorites for this season.
… Read the rest“My palate changes with the
MHW Joins Discus As Director Member
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS announced that MHW, Ltd. joined the trade association as a Director Member.
… Read the rest“We are extremely pleased to welcome MHW as the newest DISCUS Director Member,” said Chris Swonger, President and CEO of DISCUS and Responsibility.org. “MHW is a dynamic importer
The Last Drop’s Phoebe Is Stunning
The Last Drop’s decanter device, Phoebe is a pouring device that’s intelligent as well as stylish.
The Last Drop Distillers is continuing to work with Harvey & John to develop a version of Phoebe which could make it commercially available. As this is such a new idea, there is a … Read the rest
6 Cocktails To Celebrate National Watermelon Day
With National Watermelon Day tomorrow, August 3rd, an Instagrammable and refreshing drink to celebrate is needed! We have curated round-up of delectable cocktails that are not only easy to make and delicious but are the perfect way to let your customers enjoy a Saturday afternoon in the hot summer heat. … Read the rest
Discus Unveils Interactive Summary of State Laws
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) unveiled its new interactive Summary of State Laws and Regulations Relating to Distilled Spirits tool, a database for current laws, regulations and rulings relating to the sale and distribution of distilled spirits in the United States. This announcement marks the modernization … Read the rest
Anne Dempsey Is New Skyside Winemaker
Moët Hennessy Estates & Wines announced the launch of Skyside and Anne Dempsey as Winemaker. Born within Newton Vineyard in 2007 as Red Label and known today as Skyside, these wines have evolved as a result of consumer trends and feature a unique expertise for identifying the best terroir and … Read the rest
2019 Vintage of the Tio Pepe En Rama Released
A decade ago, Tío Pepe En Rama was born. This unfiltered and unfined Fino has been at the forefront of developing En Rama as a style of Sherry globally. The essence of the wine dates back to the very beginnings of the Jerez region while embracing the most recent consumer … Read the rest