Category Archives: Wine

Beso Del Sol Adds Rosé Sangria to Line

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beso Del Sol has added a rosé sangria, Beso Del Sol Pink, to its successful portfolio. It is 100% Tempranillo (Valdepeñas D.O.), with natural Spanish orange, lemon, peach, and mango along with a touch of Spanish cinnamon. At only 74 … Continue reading →

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Did the English Invent Champagne Years Before the French?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The French monk Dom Perignon is thought to have invented champagne in 1697. But 30 years earlier, an English scientist discovered winemakers on this side of the Channel had long been adding sparkle to their tipple. Some call it fizz, … Continue reading →

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Total Wine’s Total War Against Alcohol Regs

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The largest retailer of beer, wine, and liquor in the country, Total Wine & Spirits, has successfully challenged longstanding alcohol laws in numerous states, tilting the marketplace to its advantage through a mix of litigation, lobbying, and rallying support from … Continue reading →

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What One Former Tennessee Liquor Store Owner Can Teach Business Owners About Selling at the Right Time

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In 1992, Harriman, Tennessee’s retail market was about to change drastically. For the first time, since its founding as a temperance town in 1889, it was allowing the sale of liquor. Laura Overstreet, a stay-at-home mom with a varied job … Continue reading →

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Treasury Wine Intros New Penfolds Line to U.S.

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Penfolds Max’s pays homage to Penfolds’ legendary original winemaker Max Schubert, who created Grange, a multi-regional red wine blend. The first wines — Penfolds 2015 Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon ($25), and Penfolds 2015 Max’s Shiraz-Cabernet ($25) – are available in most … Continue reading →

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Jackson Family Buys Brewer-Clifton Wines

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Terms weren’t disclosed.  But David Bowman, evp, Jackson Family Wines told the San Francisco Chronicle a group of investors who bought a majority stake from founders Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton two years ago “got a very good return on … Continue reading →

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