News & Notes

Esprit du Vin Will Merge Pasternak Wine Imports Into Its Portfolio

National U.S. importer Esprit du Vin Fine Wine Merchants (EDV) today announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Pasternak Wine Imports from the current owner, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Effective January 1, 2017, the...

Champagne And Sparkling Wine Trends At Bars And Restaurants

Editor's Note: Many trends in alcohol begin at bars and restaurants  That's why we occasionally cross-post content from our sister publication, Cheers magazine, when on-premise stories carry implications for the off-premise industry. Whether it’s prosecco or cava, Champagne or...

The 32nd Annual Advertising & Promotion Awards

Our annual Advertising & Promotion Awards recognize the best design and execution of branded content developed by the beverage alcohol industry. The awards are judged by editorial staff from The Beverage Information Group, parent company of...

Angostura Denies Claims That Their Rum Brands Are Under Audit

The distiller Angostura issued a statement this week saying that "the integrity of Angostura’s international branded rums is not under audit.” Written by Genevieve Jodhan, CEO Acting of Angostura Holdings Ltd, the message was in...
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Drizly Expands Into Ohio, Connecticut

The digital alcohol delivery api Drizly has expanded operations into two new states: Ohio and Connecticut. Adults of legal drinking age can download the Drizly mobile app (through App Store or Google Play), or visit Drizly.com, to shop for thousands of...

4 Alcohol Trends To Watch In 2017

The annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) New York holiday event is a window into what's currently hot in alcohol — and what's gaining steam. Brand reps from some of the world's biggest drinks companies —...

Stella Rosa Moscato D’Asti Holiday Bottle

Stella Rosa Moscato D’Asti has rolled out a holiday treat in select states: the Stella Rosa Moscato D’Asti Holiday Sleeve. This imported Italian wine, semi-sweet, semi-sparkling, is made from Moscato grapes in the northern region of Piedmont. Stella Rosa Moscato...

Pernod Ricard Sells Off Domecq Brand and Its Related Brandies

Pernod Ricard announced today the signing of an agreement to sell Domecq brandies and wines to Bodega Las Copas. The transaction includes the brand portfolio of Mexican brandies Don Pedro, Presidente and Azteca de Oro, as well...

A Pre-Harvest Trip To The Heart Of Cognac

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) held its annual La Part des Ange (angels’ share) charity auction of fine Cognacs in September in Cognac, France. The BNIC hosted several journalists to experience the...

Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Village Wines

The Rhône Valley wine brand Les Dauphins has announced the launch of two new wines in the United States. Focusing on expanding its collection of Côtes du Rhône wines, Les Dauphins will be releasing two prestige Côtes du Rhône Villages...