Stormwatch Red Blend
The Riboli family, winemaking veterans of the Paso Robles region, has debuted its first super premium-red Bordeaux blend, Stormwatch, under the San Simeon brand.
The Riboli family’s estate vineyards in the El Pomar District of...
MYX Fusions Bigger Bottles
MYX Fusions, a brand of fruit-infused alcohol beverages owned by entertainment superstar Nicki Minaj, has announced a new 750-ml. format.
These larger bottles are available in three flavors: MYX Moscato, Peach Moscato and Classico Sangria.
All three are...
Sazerac Purchases Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac
The Sazerac Company has continued its holiday shopping spree with the acquisition of Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac.
The company announced the purchase yesterday of the cognac producer, which is located near Segonzac, near the medieval town...
6 Craft Beer Stats To Watch in 2017
What stats and trends will define craft beer in 2017? For the answer, look back at 2016, when the category faced a conundrum.
On one hand, the craft beer business continued to expand in 2016....
ChocolateSideCar Beer, Valentine’s Day Candy Garnishes
The chocolate garnish brand ChocolateSideCar has announced new products for beer and for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Sidecar produces 1/3-oz. gourmet chocolate discs with notches so that they can sit on the rims of most glass or drink ware. Each...
2014 Nieto Senetiner ‘Blend Collection’ Malbec-Cabernet Franc
Argentinian winery Nieto Senetiner has released the first in their limited edition “Blend Collection,” a Malbec-Cabernet Franc that represents an experimental blend of 60% Malbec with 40% Cabernet Franc.
The grapes for the 2014 Nieto Senetiner 'Blend Collection'...
Sazerac Purchases Popcorn Sutton Distillery
The Sazerac Company today reported that they acquired a distillery in Newport, Tenn. Sazerac stressed in their press release that they purchased the distillery only, and not any of the brands produced onsite.
The release also said that...
Trinchero Family Estates Purchases Mason Cellars, Pomelo Brand
Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) today announced its acquisition of Mason Cellars, owners of Pomelo and Three Pears wines.
The acquisition expands the premium wines within the Trinchero family of brands.
"We are delighted to bring Mason Cellars into...
Do Customers Care About Eco-Conscious Brands?
Do customers care about eco-conscious brands or sustainability when buying beer, wine or spirits?
We invited retailers to write their opinions on the question. The results were split down the middle. Here’s what was reported from...
GuS Sparkling Cocktail Mixers
GuS, which stands for Grown-up Soda, has announced a new line of sparkling cocktail mixers.
Four flavors are available: Sparkling Cosmo, Mojito, Moscow Mule and Tonic & Lime.
Each 7-ounce bottle is designed to be mixed...