News & Notes

2016 Meiomi Rosé

The luxury American wine brand Meiomi has announced its first rosé. Similar to Meiomi pinot noir and chardonnay, the 2016 Meiomi Rosé blends grapes from Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. The suggested retail price is $24.99 per 750-ml. bottle. Meiomi...

Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Announces New Flavor, Partnership

Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails has announced the launch of its newest flavor, Southern Peach, crafted in collaboration with R&B singer and entrepreneur, K. Michelle. Southern Peach will be available for purchase in the Southeast (AL,...

Cîroc Unveils New Summer Flavor

Sean “Diddy” Combs and the makers of Cîroc Vodka have unveiled Cîroc Summer Colada, the newest addition to the flavor portfolio. The limited-edition flavor is made with Cîroc Vodka infused with coconut, pineapple and other natural flavors....

Interview: Banfi Vintners CEO On Wine Trends And Tech

Countless U.S. consumers first tasted Italian wine from a Riunite bottle in the 1980s. The brand was booming — and continues to thrive today, celebrating 50 years in 2017 — thanks to its line...

Cannabis in Colorado And Washington: 5 Years Later

Editor’s Note: this feature is cross-posted from our new Cannabis news provider, Cannabis Regulator: It’s been five years since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize cannabis. Other states that have since passed similar laws...

Haute Couture French Bubbles

Haute Couture French Bubbles, the newest sparkling wine from the Boisset Collection, unites the French worlds of fine wine and high fashion, the company says. Grapes are sourced from throughout France, and the base of...

Real McCoy Spirits Appoints New Chairman

Real McCoy Spirits, makers of Real McCoy rum, has announced the appointment of industry veteran John Esposito as the company’s new chairman. Esposito brings 40 years of leadership experience in all three tiers of the...

How To Maximize Your Cigar Sales

Don’t overlook cigar sales. In this global marketplace, every industry has to adapt, change, and evolve to meet the frequently changing likes and dislikes of the consumer. And for many beverage retailers, the cigar market...

Q&A: Cigar Sales Strategies At Cork Liquors

Editor's Note: This interview is part of our recent coverage of the cigar category at beverage-alcohol retail. Cigar sales are a focus for Cork Liquors in Indiana, our 2016 Retailer Of The Year. The 12-store chain...

Craft Beer Growth Slowed By Corporate Acquisitions

Why has craft beer's growth slowed? The Brewers Association is pointing a finger at Big Beer. After realizing a 15% growth in volume in 2015, the craft beer category grew only 6% in volume last year. In a report released this week,...