Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

LS Cream Liqueur Expands Its National Footprint and Rebrands on Heels of Major Growth

LS Cream Liqueur, the first Black-owned cream liqueur, announces expansion of its national footprint, and an official rebrand that is rolling out on shelves across the country. The rebranded packaging will start becoming available in additional states including Connecticut, Georgia, … Continue reading

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Hahn Family Intros New Tier

Hahn Family Wines introduces a new tier with Arroyo Seco appellated wines  named, Hahn Appellation Series. Arroyo Seco, one of Monterey County’s “hidden gem” AVA’s, is nestled on the western edge of the Salinas Valley between rich farmlands and the … Continue reading

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Concha y Toro Profit Jumped 15% in Quarter

Viña Concha y Toro managed to close the third quarter with a year-on-year increase in profit of 15.4% to $30,316 million, supported by a better product mix, increases in the domestic market and income from the real estate area. In … Continue reading

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Wine Group Invests in, Will Distribute MPL’s Ready-to-Drink Wines

Wine Group (“TWG”) said it has entered a strategic partnership with MPL Brands NV (“MPL”), owner of Rancho La Gloria, the largest brand in the wine-based ready-to-drink beverage category. Terms weren’t disclosed. The exclusive deal includes the rights to represent … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

UC Davis Specialist Anita Oberholster Says Marijuana Odor Effect on Wine Grapes Should Be Studied Concern that the pungent smell of marijuana grown on fields adjacent to vineyards might be absorbed and taint the wine made from them “isn’t based … Continue reading

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Barrel Craft Spirits Releases $250 Luxury Edition

Barrell Craft Spirits has released its BCS Gray Label Whiskey, a limited-edition luxury bottling featuring 24-year Canadian Whiskey Barrels, a portion of which were finished in Oloroso Sherry barrels and Armagnac casks. The expression was bottled and finished at cask strength … Continue reading

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