Monthly Archives: July 2021

WSWA Brand Battle Picks Low/No Alcohol Winner

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sunny with a Chance of Flowers was named the category winner for the Low- & No-Alcohol category of the 2021 virtual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Brand Battle. Sunny Wines, produced by Scheid Family Wines, targets consumers wanting to … Continue reading →

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Galiano Wine Launches with 2 Varietals

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Galiano Wines, a new California label, is launching with two wines, a cabernet sauvignon and a pinot noir — and “building out our distributor network,” the company says.  So if you’re a distributor looking for an additional line, Galiano may … Continue reading →

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Old Knob Creek Barrels Become Grilling Planks

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Boardsmith, a maker of butcher blocks, is converting white oak barrels previously used to age Knob Creek to grilling plants.  They will be marketed as Knob Creek Bourbon Barrel Grilling Planks. “We know fans of Knob Creek Bourbon have … Continue reading →

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Dewar’s Launches New 8 Year Old Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Finish Scotch Whisky Innovation

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The innovation, named Dewar’s Japanese Smooth, “harmoniously brings together the best of two whisky-making cultures and traditions from Scotland and Japan in a single bottle,” the company says. This latest edition of the Dewar’s Cask Series features Dewar’s 8-year-old double-aged Scotch whisky … Continue reading →

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Glenmorangie Focuses on Mixability in Launching X by Glenmorangie

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To help launch the new brand, Glenmorangie recruited designer Brandon Blackwood, pianist Chloe Flower, creative Alani Figueroa and R&B artist Tone Stith, who will celebrate “the multitude of unique flavor possibilities when mixing X by Glenmorangie and toast to the mix of things that makes … Continue reading →

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Sovi Wines Debuts Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

 Sovi Wine Co., a Sommelier-owned non-alcoholic wine company, launched today the first product in its wine collection – a fresh and authentic non-alcoholic rosé. Crafted with premium, sustainably grown grapes from California vineyards, Sovi Rosé is bubbly yet dry with … Continue reading →

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