Monthly Archives: July 2019

Pulido-Walker Buys Policy Estate

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Pulido-Walker proprietors Mark Pulido and Donna Walker purchased Carmen and Gail Policy’s Yountville Estate including the Policy Vineyard. The historic property’s residence, designed by esteemed architect Howard Backen, will be Mark and Donna’s new family home after their Mt. Veeder … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Launches Volunteer Program

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits launched of its “VolunCheers Ambassador Program,” designed to further drive local participation in volunteer activity across all markets where Southern Glazer’s operates. The program, comprised of 77 volunteer ambassadors spanning 44 U.S. markets, plus the … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Boosts Dividend 39%

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Brewing Co. raised its quarterly dividend 39%, to 57 cents a share from 41 cents, payable Sept. 13 on stock of record Aug. 30.

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ABI Explores Selling Units in South Korea, Australia, Central America After Calling Off Asia IPO

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The idea would be to cut the$100 billion debt it piled up after acquiring Anheuser-Busch Cos., Stella Artois and Corona. The move, reported by The Wall Street Journal, follows last week’s cancellation of its $10 billion IPO of its Asian business, Budweiser … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Launches New Brand

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Elysian Collection (“Elysian”) is a new, ultra-premium label from hand-selected lots of organically farmed grapes. The Elysian Collection offers elevated wines from certified organic grape. The collection’s inaugural wine is the 2016 Elysian Collection Merlot, a blend of organic … Continue reading →

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Khalua Study Finds More than Half of U.S. Millennials Missed a Life Moment Trying to Capture It on Social Media

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

More than half of millennials have missed an important moment because they were trying to capture it on social media. The Zero Likes Given exhibition by Kahlúa, hosted by actress Jackie Cruz, is an effort calling on people to take … Continue reading →

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