Category Archives: Selling

Gallo Paid $180 Million for 130-Acre Stagecoach Vineyard

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s what the Napa Valley Register found when it looked at the deed. That’s almost $140,000 per acre, or $300,000 per acre for the 600 planted acres. Reportedly, Gallo also paid Dr. Jan Krupp an undisclosed additional sum for good … Continue reading →

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WX Acquires Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, Bread & Butter Brand

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The transaction moves WX Brands – formerly known as Winery Exchange — into the top 20 U.S. wine producers.  The company has been focused on private-label production. WX said it plans to expand Bread & Butter – known for its … Continue reading →

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When It Comes to Reaching Consumers, Social Media Trails TV

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the obvious conclusion of this fascinating infographic that finds over a lifetime, people will spend five years, four months on social media, compared to seven years, eight months watching TV. When it comes to spending your ad dollars, the … Continue reading →

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Total Wine Wins Fight Over License Limits in South Carolina

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled a South Carolina statute that officials used to refuse Total Wine & More a fourth liquor license was unconstitutional. The measure had been upheld by the circuit court as “preserving the right of small, … Continue reading →

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V2 Wine Group Expands Sales Organization

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

V2 Wine Group, Sonoma, added three Retail Chain Director positions were created to oversee all national retail chain business; Julie Agrella was hired as Retail Chain Director for the West Division, Brad Bartram has moved from his role as Region … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble to Sell Wine, Beer in 4 Stores

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Barnes & Noble said it will open four concept stores in the next year that will feature restaurants with “an expanded menu along with a beer and wine offering.”  The first store will be in Eastchester, N.Y., and will open … Continue reading →

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