Monthly Archives: April 2022

Mateus Launches 3rd Vintage of Dry Rose in U.S.

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Mateus announces the launch of Mateus Dry Rosé 2021, the third vintage released in the United States. Coming off the heels of its best worldwide sales results in three decades, Mateus said its Dry Rosé continues to reinvigorate the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Economy Watch: Fed Opts for Significant Anti-Inflation Moves

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The stock market closed lower Tuesday, but the Federal Reserve Board’s decision to “hit the brakes hard” strikes us as a good thing, both for the economy in general and for investors in the stock market.  You can expect to … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

NV Group USA names Scott Franklin EVP-Sales.  He joins from Angel’s Envy Bourbon, where he was regional sales director. Carma Connected is a full-service, integrated Miami Beach public relations agency which has been named the p.r. shop for Latin Gin.

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Rombauer Acquires 3 California Vineyards

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Rombauer Vineyards said it acquied three premium vineyards totaling 154 vine acres in the prestigious California appellations of Carneros-Sonoma, Sonoma Valley and Fiddletown. The acquisitions include the Haire Vineyard in Carneros-Sonoma, the Carriger Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, and an historic … Continue reading →

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Craft Brewer Sales Rebound, Up 8%

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Small and independent brewers collectively produced 24.8 million barrels of beer and realized 8% growth in 2021, increasing craft’s overall beer market share by volume to 13.1%, up from 12.2% the previous year, Brewers Association reported. The overall beer market … Continue reading →

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Beer Imports Surge 18.2% — Almost All Growth from Mexico

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beer imports grew by an astounding 18.2% for February 2022 compared to February 2021, according to the Beer Institute, which analyzes Census Bureau data on imports. This growth was driven almost entirely by Mexican imports, which grew by 38.8%, up … Continue reading →

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