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...
Champagne Bollinger Names New General Manager
Société Jacques Bollinger (SJB) announced this week that the company has named Charles-Armand de Belenet as the general manager of Champagne Bollinger, effective Sept. 5.
de Belenet, 46, brings with him 20 years of experience in...
Don And Sons Custard Chardonnay
Don and Sons has announced a new wine, their 2013 Custard Chardonnay.
This "comfort wine" is rich and creamy on the nose, according to the company, with flavors of toasted almond and vanilla derived from six months of French-oak aging. Predominant tasting notes...
The State of Merlot, 15 Years After ‘Sideways’
It has now been 15 years since the release of the Alexander Payne hit film “Sideways.” Many credited this movie with killing merlot sales when Miles Raymond, played by actor Paul Giamatti, proclaimed “If...
By the Glass: Unlucky in Love but Lucky in Wine
Verona is home to many things, like an authentic ancient Roman arena that’s still hosting events after two thousand years and a not-so-authentic Juliet’s balcony, modeled after Shakespeare’s tragic heroine. The city is also...
Why The 2015 Beaujolais Vintage Could Be The Best Since 1947
The King of Beaujolais liked what he tasted from 2015.
Legendary French winemaker and merchant Georges Duboeuf was on hand Wednesday to present his company’s 2015 Beaujolais vintage of small-batch Domaine and Chateau Cru wines....
Retailer Wine Selections: Malbec
The Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panelists recommend Malbecs from Argentina, Chile, France and California.
We asked members of the panel to review some of their favorite Malbecs. As always, these selections include brief tasting...
Chateau Cash Flow
When we think of summer, we think Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a great aperitif, pool or porch wine and the perfect wine to accompany seafood and light summer dishes.
It also generates nice cash flow for...
E. & J. Gallo Winery to Import Whyte and Mackay Whisky Brands
E. & J. Gallo Winery announced today that it will be the exclusive U.S. importer for Whyte & Mackay, the 5th largest producer of Scotch whisky in the world.
The portfolio that Gallo will import...
eBay Partners With Drync To Launch eBay Wine
eBay launched eBay Wine (eBay.com/wine) this week, a new destination that features the ability to browse collectible, rare and every-day wines based on varietal, region, price point and more.
As part of the marketplace’s latest offering,...