Category Archives: Imp;orts

Turkish Winery Launches Rose via Sandra’s Wine Life

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Playa Rosé is launching in Miami in May and will be available nationwide in the spring of 2023.  Sandra Guibord, New York-based sommelier, CEO and founder of Sandra’s Wine Life is the importer, in partnership with Sibel Kutman Oral, a vintner … Continue reading →

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Total Bev/Al Import Value Grew 18% in 12 Months: bw166

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total beverage alcohol imports (including bulk and packaged) grew +18% by value over the last twelve months and grew 10% by value over the last three months, according to bw166. Some 36% of all imported beverage alcohol by value came … Continue reading →

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Wilson Daniels Welcomes Benanti in 2d Partnership with Sicilian Benchmark Producer

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wilson Daniels is assuming national representation of the full range from Benanti, which includes seven reds, four whites, one rosé, and two traditional method sparkling wines. “With roots in Sicily dating back to 1734, the Benanti family has been instrumental … Continue reading →

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The Mess in California Ports Cost Wineries More Than $250 Million

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s a large enough number as it is, but it is only a fraction of the toll the Golden State’s port mess has taken on its agricultural base overall.  A just-released study finds UC Davis agricultural economists estimating the value … Continue reading →

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Beer Imports Fell 6.1% in November

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Beer Institute, which noted that “November 2020 was a very strong month for imports, with nearly 3.5 million barrels, up 24% compared to 2.8 million barrels in November 2019. Therefore, we are comparing 2021 volumes to extremely … Continue reading →

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Trinchero Family Estates Adds To Luxury Portfolio With Tasca d’Almerita’s Tenuta Regaleali

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) said it was named Tenuta Regaleali‘s sales and marketing partner in the U.S., effective immediately. Beginning in January 2022, TFE will distribute, market and sell 13 wines ranging in suggested retail price from $14 to $200, including the notable Rosso del Conte … Continue reading →

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