Category Archives: Imp;orts

BCI to Import Pernod Ricard’s Ostoya Vodka

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Houston-based BCI has been chosen as the exclusive importer of Ostoya Vodka (Pernod Ricard). BCI is an importer and creative brand builder of specialty wine and spirits.  It is  owned by French-born Houstonians Jean-Francois and Nathalie Bonneté, who will be … Continue reading →

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Wines of Chile Says $10-$15 Segment Grew 5.7%, Launches Sustainability Plan

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. imports of Chilean wine performed particularly well in the $10-$15 segment, growing 5.7% in 2020. Growth also proved to be more stable than that of other wine imports during the same period, Wines of Chile USA said. Aurelio Montes … Continue reading →

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Domaine Bousquet Import Unit Expands to Include Other Producers

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Origins Organic Imports, a Miami-based import company dedicated to bringing to market organically grown wines, launches today under its new name, with an expanded portfolio and new website: www.originsorganicimports.com. Formally known as WISD LLC, the importing arm of Argentina’s Domaine … Continue reading →

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Quintessential Adds Champagne Palmer to Portfolio

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Quintessential will welcome Champagne Palmer & Co. to its portfolio effective Jan. 1. The esteemed Champagne House, regarded for its highly acclaimed wines and prestigious vineyard holdings will enter into an exclusive U.S. market import partnership with Quintessential at the … Continue reading →

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Beer Imports Up 18% for August, Still Lag Last Year

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute reports total beer imports were up 18.1% in August compared to the like year-earlier month, but the are still down 8.3% for the year You can blame Mexico for the drop for the year.   While imports from Mexico … Continue reading →

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Palmateer Wine Group to Rep Lambert Estate in U.S.

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Lambert Estate is looking to reinvigorate its market position with an expanded distribution network and heightened brand focus available through Palmateer Wine Group. Founded by Gordon Palmateer in 2009, Palmateer Wine Group specializes in increasing sales and visibility for family-owned … Continue reading →

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