HB Wine Merchants to Import Domaine du Théron Malbec From Cahors
HB Wine Merchants (HBWM) has been appointmented as U.S. importer for Domaine du Théron, an estate in the Cahors AOC of southwest France, a region known as the birthplace of Malbec.
Domaine du Théron is...
Why More Brands Are Turning Their Tasting Rooms Into ‘Brand Homes’
From distilled spring water to Kombucha to craft beer to organic wine, there’s a drink on the market to suit every taste. As a result, consumers face more brand choices and are savvier than...
Q&A: Duck Foot Elevates Gluten-Reduced Beer Into the Craft Category
Matt DelVecchio faced an unexpected problem while looking into launching a microbrewery in 2012. He was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Suddenly, this beer lover couldn’t drink one without becoming seriously sick.
For some, this would be...
Guarachi Family Wines Appoints New Chief Winemaker
Guarachi Family Wines has announced the appointment of Julian Gonzalez as their new chief winemaker.
Gonzalez comes from Paul Hobbs Consulting, the company says in a press release, where he served as lead winemaker for all...
Newly Formed Milestone Brands Acquires American Born Moonshine
The spirits company Milestone Brands LLC today announced the acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits.
Milestone Brands LLC, which also recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila, was formed in February 2016 by Eric Dopkins,...
These Are The Beers of Summer
Summer is the thirsty season. The temperature’s up, the weather draws us to outdoor pursuits and many of us are fortunate enough to have some extra leisure time. By the pool, on the golf...
Hailstorms Significantly Damage Cognac, Other French Wine Areas
Inclement weather badly affected vineyards last Friday in France — especially in Cognac.
According to a Reuters article, up to 8% of vineyards in the Cognac region were damaged by this weather, which included hailstorms.
Due to the...
Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy
My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. My fascination began with the trophy Pinot Noirs...
Interview: WhistlePig’s Michael Hodge on Producing a 15YO, Vermont-Oak Finished Rye
Fans of rye whiskey have never had it better. The craft boom has powered a surge of interest in this classic category, leading to an increase in new brands and production techniques. To the...
We Talked Mezcal (And Yes, Weed) With Cheech Marin
Riviera Imports held a launch party for its Tres Papalote mezcal brand on May 18 at Black Barn in New York. We caught up with the spirit’s brand ambassador Cheech Marin—the actor/comedian best known as half of...