9 Trends Driving Wine Sales in 2016
This year in wine will be determined by a number of emerging and established trends. Most notably, perhaps, is the rise of Millennials (especially women) as a major demographic of wine drinkers. But so...
Decline in U.S. Wine Consumption Predicted By Silicon Valley Bank Report
Millennial drinkers are the main reason why U.S. wine consumption will trend downwards in 2016. So says the Silicon Valley Bank in their 2016 report released last week.
"Per capita consumption of wine in the U.S. will temporarily...
Wine Reviews: 69 Pinot Noirs Graded by our Retailer Wine Panel
We asked members our our National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate their favorite Pinot Noirs.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary...
Northern Lights: Canadian Whisky Aims to be the Next Big Thing
The latest issue of Beverage Dynamics focused on imports. We begin online by turning to our neighbors to the north:
“In this neck of the woods, Canadian whiskies have always been very strong sellers,” says...
Orphan Barrel Launches Gifted Horse, an Accidental Whiskey
Misfortune can sometimes turn into opportunity. Even better when there’s whiskey involved.
Such was the case with the seventh release from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel line: Gifted Horse American Whiskey.
This new bottle — with a suggested...
Sazerac Announces Import Deal for Scandinavian Spirit Aquavit
The Sazerac Company hopes more Americans will take to aquavit.
A flavored Scandinavian spirit dating back to the 15th century, aquavit is distilled from grain or potatoes, like vodka. The distinctive flavor of aquavit derives from herbs and spices...
7 Tips to Teach Your Staff About Wine
Do your employees lack confidence in their wine knowledge? If so, then they may be reluctant to even discuss wine with customers, for fear that customers will have questions they can’t answer. After all, wine...
V is for Vermouth: How Cocktail Enthusiasts Have Adopted this Fortified Wine
The cocktail renaissance has returned many once-neglected products to prominence. And lately, it’s been vermouth’s turn to shine.
That shouldn’t be a surprise, really; Manhattans, Martinis, Martinezes, Negronis, among a host of old and new...
Blog: A Reunion with Ferrer Family Wines
Last week, Ferrer Family Wines (part of Freixenet) held a press dinner in NYC and I was able to catch up with a number of the people who I met in Spain last year....
Canei Anniversario
The moscato brand Canei celebrated its 40th anniversary with Canei Anniversario, a limited edition sparkler.
Canei Anniversario is lively on the palate with a refreshing acidity and notes of tropical fruit and citrus, the company said. This wine...