Monthly Archives: August 2017

With Share Up 34% in U.S., Garnacha Producers Plan U.S. Push

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

From 2014 to 2016, Garnacha/Grenache’s market share increased by 34% in terms of value, rising to $15.1 million in 2016 from $12.2 million in 2014. But it has yet to become a staple in both wine stores and restaurants. Garnacha … Continue reading →

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Gallo Buys Germain-Robin

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

E&J Gallo Winery purchased Germain-Robin, which claims to have made California’s first luxury brandy.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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Manhattan Winery Plans Boston, D.C. Openings

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

City Winery, founded in 2008 as Manhattan’s first fully-functional winery, restaurant, music venue and private event space, with locations in Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta, will open its fifth location in Boston this October with a sixth slated for later this year in … Continue reading →

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Amid Health Worries About Copper Cups, ‘Merican Mule Distributes Canned Moscow Mule in Southern Calif.

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Amid speculation that drinking from a copper mug is potentially poisonous, ‘Merican Mule, Inc, said it is distributing a canned version of Moscow Mule across Los Angeles and Orange County. “You no longer need to go to a bar or … Continue reading →

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For 13th Year, September is California Wine Month

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Tastings, festivals, concerts, wine and food offerings and more will be held at wineries and other venues throughout the state. Vines have been grown in California for nearly 250 years,

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

14 Things You Need to Know About Goose Island A fun and fascinating list from VinePair.com.   A Look Back:  Harvard Brewery Harvard Brewery was in business in Lowell, Mass., from 1893 to 1920, and again after Prohibition from 1933 … Continue reading →

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