Monthly Archives: May 2017

Beso Del Sol Adds Rosé Sangria to Line

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beso Del Sol has added a rosé sangria, Beso Del Sol Pink, to its successful portfolio. It is 100% Tempranillo (Valdepeñas D.O.), with natural Spanish orange, lemon, peach, and mango along with a touch of Spanish cinnamon. At only 74 … Continue reading →

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Heineken Sponsors ‘Late Late Show’ Bar

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Heineken said it’s partnering with CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” sponsoring the show’s famous on-set bar. Heineken signage, bottle displays, barware and more will be featured on-air regularly within the show’s famous on-set bar where it will … Continue reading →

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James Beard-Winning Chef Creates Recipes with Miller Lite

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Aaron Sanchez, the James Beard award-winning chef and cookbook author whose Johnny Sanchez restaurants in New Orleans and Baltimore bridge Mexican food with a new approach, has created a series of easy-to-make original grilling recipes featuring Miller Lite.  “Get Grilling,’ … Continue reading →

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New Program Seeks to Boost Teen Media Savvy

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Picture this: Young people at a beach party, having a great time, looking healthy, holding bottles of cold beer. What’s missing from our beer ad? Vomiting, blurred vision, clouded judgment and hangovers, among other things. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to … Continue reading →

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Did the English Invent Champagne Years Before the French?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The French monk Dom Perignon is thought to have invented champagne in 1697. But 30 years earlier, an English scientist discovered winemakers on this side of the Channel had long been adding sparkle to their tipple. Some call it fizz, … Continue reading →

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Total Wine’s Total War Against Alcohol Regs

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The largest retailer of beer, wine, and liquor in the country, Total Wine & Spirits, has successfully challenged longstanding alcohol laws in numerous states, tilting the marketplace to its advantage through a mix of litigation, lobbying, and rallying support from … Continue reading →

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