Monthly Archives: October 2018

Spirits Council Sees Tariffs Impeding Growth, Calls for Governments to Establish Spirits-Like Marijuana Policy Rules

The recent conclusion of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement was a good thing, Christine LoCascio, senior vp-international

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Why the CEO Is Crucial to Build Millennial Sales

Reputation Institute issued an interesting study this morning.  After looking at what matters to Millennials in 15 leading economies

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Gallo Buys Vacant Fruit Plant

E.&J. Gallo Winery bought 47 of the 115 acres at the plant, across

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Calif. Winegrape Harvest Up, Growers Report Exceptional Quality

U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated this year’s harvest would total around 4.1 million tons, up 2% from 2017 and above the historical average of 3.9 million tons.  Wine Institute has surveyed its members, and concurs with that estimate.  The quality, … Continue reading

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Quintessential Wines Relaunches Vino del Fratelli Brand

Bold new packaging features a dramatic battle scene from an 1879 engraving by John Reinhard Weguelin.  It depicts a Roman legend

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Hendrick’s Gin Taps Karamo Brown for Video Tips Series

Hendrick’s Gin said it is partnering with Karamo Brown, culture expert from the hit show Queer Eye.

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