E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights For Renato Ratti
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that it received exclusive rights to distribute Italy's Renato Ratti wines in the United States.
This deal beginning immediately.
Renato Ratti will join Allegrini, Poggio al Tesoro and Pieropan in Gallo's Luxury...
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA: A Strangely Effective Place to Grow Burgundy
A winemaking rarity exists about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Along coastal Monterey highlands, which can reach 1,200 feet in altitude, grow Burgundian varietals in a sunny, cool climate.
The weather is that diverse...
Interview: Yellow Rose Distilling and Texas’ Budding Whiskey Industry
Texas whiskey is a surprisingly new thing. While one might think that brown spirits and Texas pair together naturally, it's actually rather difficult to distill whiskey in the Lone Star State.
Take Yellow Rose Distilling. The first legal whiskey...
7 Classy Cocktails for Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a week away. For any mixology minded customers planning to makes classy cocktails for their St. Paddy's party, here are seven drink recipes that can help everyone feel the luck o' the Irish:
Emerald...
Dos Equis’ The Most Interesting Man in the World to Retire
The face behind one of the industry's all-time most successful ad campaigns is moving on.
Dos Equis announced today that the newest ad for its "The Most Interesting Man in the World" will be the last to feature...
Interview: Getting Your Staff Trained and Certified With the Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Customers have never been more knowledgeable — or more curious — about wine and spirits. A well-versed staff is a must.
Enter the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Founded in 1969, this UK-based organization has grown into the largest...
Wine Spotlight: How Armand de Brignac Handcrafts Luxury Champagne
You may know Armand de Brignac champagne from its high profile in luxury culture. Poured in the music videos of Jay-Z and other hip-hop royalty, and famously ordered in bulk by Mark Cuban and...
Rapper Drake Unveils First Look at Whiskey Brand
Drake took another step recently towards joining the ranks of musicians who become alcohol entrepreneurs.
Last month the rapper unexpectedly announced on Instagram that he would launch his own whiskey brand. All that were revealed was...
Luxco Acquires VEEV Spirits
St. Louis-based Luxco has announced an agreement to acquire Los Angeles-based VEEV Spirits from founders Courtney and Carter Reum.
The VEEV portfolio includes VEEV Spirit, a 70-proof vodka alternative, and VitaFrute Cocktails by VEEV, a line...