Campari Sells Off Lapostolle Wine Business
The Campari Group has continued its recent exit from the wine business by selling off its Lapostolle brand. The deal will transfer ownership back to the brand's founding family, headed by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle.
The sale of...
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...
Why Sparkling Wine Sales Are Soaring
U.S. sales of all types of sparkling wine are on fire.
Italy’s Prosecco leads the way – up 27 percent by volume for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 10, 2016 – but France’s Champagne, Spain’s...
Should Wine Bottles Shrink Their Carbon Footprint?
When we visit our local wine shop searching for that perfect bottle for the dinner table or for a gift, many consumers care about the label and the overall appeal of the packaging. And...
The Most-Searched-For Wines And Spirits This Holiday Season
The relatives should not be surprised if they find their eggnog spiked this holiday season. Data released by SLI Systems, a global provider of e-commerce solutions and services for mid-to-large-size Internet retailers and B2B sites,...
New U.S. Wine Law Would Limit AVAs On Labels
If a wine company in New York sources grapes from Napa Valley, should they list that AVA on the bottle label? Is it ethical to name their wine "Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon," even though it...
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...
WSET and Cunard Announce Partnership
Luxury travel brand Cunard has partnered with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s largest provider of wine and spirits qualifications, to launch the first ever WSET certified wine and spirit courses...
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...