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Moet Hennessy Buys Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

LVMH already ownes Chandon and Newtown Vineyards in Napa Valley.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Joseph Phelps founded the Napa and Sonoma-based wine collection in 1973, buying a 670-acre cattle ranch in Spring Valley east of St. Helena where he planted vineyards … Continue reading →

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Green Light, United W&S Merge, Form No. 3 Texas Spirits Distributor

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Dallas-based Green Light Distributing has merged with Houston’s United Wine & Spirits to create the third-largest spirits distributor in Texas. The newly expanded company enhances options and opportunities for on- and off-premise customers as well as small and mid-sized wine … Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Releases Its Highest Proofs Ever

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the very limited Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill High Proof in 375ml bottles. Matured in the highest reaches of barrelhouses on Coy Hill, the highest elevation at the Jack Daniel Distillery, this … Continue reading →

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Budvar Profit Rises Again

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Budvar, the Czech brewer that has been in a long legal dispute with Anheuser-Busch over the Budweiser brand saw its net income last year rise 10% for the second consecutive year. Exports were up 11%, a record and output rose 4.6% to … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Weekend Could Bring Fireworks to On-Premise

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The July 4th holiday is generally known as a boost for off-premise sales, but CGA expects “fireworks” in the on-premise segment, too. In 2021, July 4th fell on a Sunday, and saw a decrease in value velocity across key states, … Continue reading →

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A-B Joins Partners to Prevent Drunk Driving in D.C. This Summer

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Uber announced the next phase of their joint Decide to Ride campaign in Washington, D.C., where the coalition will combat alcohol-impaired driving this summer. This Fourth of July through Labor Day, the coalition is teaming … Continue reading →

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