Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Former Owners Seek to Buy Back Wineries from Russians

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Jean-François Ganevat, the cult Jura winemaker, and Benoit Pontenier, director of Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian in the Languedoc, have formed a joint company to buy back the estates from the Pumpyanskiy family of Russia, French media are reporting. The move … Continue reading →

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RNDC to Distribute Chopin Vodka

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Chopin Imports Ltd. (CIL), the marketing company for the Chopin Vodka brand and other best-in-class spirits, said it signed a national distribution agreement with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). Chopin said the realignment allows Chopin Imports to offer its entire … Continue reading →

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Luxury Spirits Brands Grow 43% in Year

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The 2021 growth rate was more than double the average 18 percent annual rate observed over the previous five years, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said as it released its Luxury Brand Index. “Faced with restaurant and travel … Continue reading →

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Consumers Want Brands to Stand for Ukraine: Survey

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

An overwhelming 80% of UK and 61% of U.S. consumers back businesses to halt the use of Russian goods and services in their supply chain, according to Zappi, a consumer insights platform. Over half of US (52%) and 67% of … Continue reading →

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Barton 1792 Releases 2d Cask-Finished Bourbons

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Barton 1792 Distillery is releasing its second collection of extended cask-finished bourbon whiskeys in the Thomas S. Moore line. This release is made up of four different expressions, including a Cognac, Madeira, Sherry and Merlot finished bourbon whiskeys and will … Continue reading →

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Waashington State Launches Bilingual Farmer Ambassador Program

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State Wine Commission launches its first-ever farmer ambassador program, Breaking Ground. This bi-lingual storytelling series is the first of its kind, following 14 Washington-based vineyard farmers (like Rosanna Lugo and Jay Itote) from bud break to harvest. With the goal of amplifying the various voices … Continue reading →

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