Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Iron Side Cellars Launches Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Iron Side Cellars launched its first Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend in stores this month. Made from premium grapes grown primarily in California’s Lake County AVA, the full-bodied red blend features Merlot and Petit Sirah and was aged in Kentucky Bourbon … Continue reading →

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Phillips Test Marketing a Vodka for the Freezer

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cubist Freezer Vodka, the only vodka on the market that is specifically designed and distilled from start-to-finish to store in the freezer, is being test marketed in Minnesota and Arizona with an expanded launch in 2022, Phillips Distilling Co. said. … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Great Grapes: Soil and climate have made the Great Lakes a top wine-producing area Despite the American wine and grape industry’s association with California’s Napa Valley, the Great Lakes region boasts four of the top 10 wine producing states in … Continue reading →

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Duckhorn Sales Surge 36% in Quarter

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Duckhorn Portfolio reports net sales in the fiscal fourth quarter, ended July 31, were $70.9 million, up 35.7% from year-earlier level.  Net income was $7.4 million, reversing a year-arlier loss of $2.7 million. For the full year, sales rose 24.4% … Continue reading →

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ABI Mulls Sale of Some German Beer Brands

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev is considering selling some German beer brands as new CEO Michel Doukeris implements its BBeyond Beer strategy, The Beyond Beer portfolio, which includes Mike’s Hard and Michelob Ultra Seltzer, grew by 45% as of the company’s most recent earnings … Continue reading →

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Tenute del Mondo Acquires 50% Stake in Chateau Miraval

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of Stoli Group, today announced the purchase of 50% of Chateau Miraval, and the Miraval brand, from Angelina Jolie. Terms weren’t disclosed. Tenute del Mondo is co-owner (with the Frescobaldi Family) of wines such … Continue reading →

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