Monthly Archives: June 2019

Nicolas Feuillatte Acquires Champagne Henri Abelé

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Centre Vinicole-Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (CV-CNF) said it acquired the centuries-old Champagne House Henri Abelé, which has been part of the Freixenet Group since 1985.  Terms

Posted in Acquisitions, Wine | Comments Off on Nicolas Feuillatte Acquires Champagne Henri Abelé

Dixie Southern Vodka Expands to the Rockies, Repeat Sales Grow

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The brand has been distributed by Empire Distributors Inc. since its hard launch in Colorado in March.  Distribution and repeat

Posted in Spirits | Comments Off on Dixie Southern Vodka Expands to the Rockies, Repeat Sales Grow

Bacardi Welcomes Summer with New Campaign, Song

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The new campaign, “Pass the Beat,” features the song, “Make It Hot,” featuring Major Lazar and Brazilian pop sensation Anitta.

Posted in Spirits | Comments Off on Bacardi Welcomes Summer with New Campaign, Song

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Launches Good News Newspaper

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Mike’s Hard Lemonade launches its own newspaper, The Brighter Times, which features only positive, smile-worthy stories

Posted in Malts | Tagged | Comments Off on Mike’s Hard Lemonade Launches Good News Newspaper

Now It’s Sakes, DTC from Japan

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Tipsy is the first digital platform to bring premium sake directly to consumers straight from Japan via an innovative storefront and

Posted in Sake | Comments Off on Now It’s Sakes, DTC from Japan

Who & What —

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Jelly Jar Wines, Novato, Calif., hires Noel Schaff as winemaker.  She joins from Jamieson Ranch Vineyard\s winemaking team. DIED:  Joseph Resti, 57, divisional sales director for New England, Enovation Brands, of cancer.

Posted in New Personnel, Who and What, Wine | Tagged | Comments Off on Who & What —