Monthly Archives: August 2020

Now Wine to Import Portugal’s Quinta do Ameal

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Quinta do Ameal was acquired last October by Esporão. Marketing and will be imported into the U.S. by Esporao’s Now Wine Imports unit, based in Livingston, N.J., which was established in 2017.  The Esporão portfolio is currently available in 21 … Continue reading →

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Global Premium Spirits Market Seen Growing at 10.3% CAGR

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The global premium spirit market size is expected to reach $235.74 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2020 to 2027. Rising demand for better tasting and good quality … Continue reading →

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Patron Tequila Helps Margarita Lovers Perfect their At-Home Bartending Skills

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Patron, the world’s No. 1 ultra-premium tequila, collaborated with Barsys to create a limited-edition kit to teach users how to make the ultimate at-home Patron margarita and tequila cocktails. This first-of-its-kind partnership leverages the innovative Barsys smart coaster technology with … Continue reading →

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Ackley Beverage Taps Young’s Market for Montinore Estate

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ackley Beverage Group, a family investment company, said its Montinore Estate wine brand will now be distributed in Oregon and Washington by Young’s Market Co., a premier distributor of wines, spirits and select beverages in the western United States. “We … Continue reading →

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Trinchero Acquires Tres Agaves Tequila

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Trinchero Family Estates said it acquired Tres Agaves Tequila and organic mixers from Tres Agaves Products, LLC, a partner since 2012. Tequila continues to grow exponentially in retail, making the acquisition an important one for Trinchero Family Estates, the world’s second … Continue reading →

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One-Third of All Alcohol Shipped into Michigan was Illegal, Wholesalers Say

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Of the 1,535,616 bottles of alcohol shipped into Michigan in the first quarter, one-third — 484,101 bottles — were shipped illegally, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association estimates. “For years, we’ve heard anecdotal evidence that cases upon cases of wine … Continue reading →

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