News & Notes

Vanderpump Adds Two Californian Wines to Portfolio

The Vanderpump family — led by businesswoman and TV star Lisa Vanderpump — has introduced two new wines from Sonoma County to their Vanderpump Wines collection. Vanderpump Chardonnay is made from 100% estate-grown grapes from...

Buffalo Trace Releases Weller Single Barrel Bourbon

The latest new product in the trendy Weller whiskey line from Buffalo Trace Distillery is Weller Single Barrel. Bottled at 97 proof, Weller Single Barrel will be an annual release, starting this summer.  “Many of our...

How to Host a Virtual Beer Fest

Even as states reopen from pandemic lockdowns, the idea of beer fests remains far off. A crowd of attendees in one compact space — drinking the same beers in sample cups — is likely...

Quintessential to Represent Accolade Wines in the U.S.

Quintessential, a family owned-and-operated import, marketing and sales company headquartered in Napa, CA, will represent Accolade Wines in the U.S. Accolade Wines is one of Australia’s largest wine companies, with 51 brands sold in...

Vizzy Hard Seltzer

First announced in December, the Molson Coors brand Vizzy Hard Seltzer is now available nationwide. This new hard seltzer is also the first to feature antioxidant vitamin C, the company says. The four initial flavors...

Stella Artois Launches its First Seasonal Beer

Stella Artois has introduced Stella Artois Solstice Lager, the the brand’s first-ever limited-edition golden lager brewed especially for summertime. Triple filtered, this beer has malty sweetness and zesty citrus notes, the company says, with 4.5%...

Louis Pommery Brut Rosé

Champagne Pommery has introduced a new sparkling rosé, Louis Pommery Brut Rosé. The coolness of the Pacific Ocean and the heat of the hinterland of the California vineyards are met with French tradition in this...

Bacardí Rolls Out RTD Canned Cocktail Line

The era of canned cocktails continues with Bacardí's latest innovation: Bacardí Real Rum Cocktails. The base spirit in these ready-to-drink beverages is Bacardí Superior Rum. The initial three flavors are: Bacardí Lime & Soda, Bacardí...

How Liquor Stores Can Maximize Sales of Complementary Products

Complementary products — food, glassware, nonalcoholic drinks, etc. — probably do not comprise a large percentage of any retail store layout. No more than 10%, most likely. And their impact on the bottom line...

Organic Rosé All Day Spritz

The trendy brand Rosé All Day has launched Organic Rosé All Day Spritz.  The is a bubbly rosé with the essence of grapefruit blended in. Rosé All Day Spritz has less than 1½ grams of...