Category Archives: Wine

While On-Prem Suffers, Wine & Spirits Depletions Grow

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to SipSource, which says depletions for wine and spirits increased in June, driven by off-premise outlets continuing to supply at-home consumption. “Some depletion growth in the latest reporting period could be due to retailer inventory build prior to … Continue reading →

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LVMH Wines & Spirits Revenue Falls 20% in 1st Half

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In case you’re wondering, that’s a lot better that LVMH’s watches and jewelry business, which plunged 39% in the half.  LVMH’s wines and spirits business saw its profit from recurring operations fall 29%, which was a lot better that its … Continue reading →

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Just Enough Wines Launches Crowdfunder

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

We could have used this product on a trip to Bloomington, Ind., over the weekend.  We stopped at one of our favorite eateries, Malibu Grill, for a takeout dinner and asked for a split of a red wine. The wine was delivered … Continue reading →

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C. Mondavi & Family Wine Company Acquires French Blue

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

C. Mondavi & Family acquired the French Blue brand from Flying Blue Imports.  It’s the first step in the company’s plan to benefit from imported wines, which made up 28% of the wine purchased in the U.S., according to Gomberg-Fredrikson. … Continue reading →

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New Age Wine Revamps Package

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

New Age Wine introduced a vibrant new look for its best-selling collection of slightly sweet and lightly effervescent wines. Produced by Bodegas Bianchi, one of the oldest, family-owned wineries in Argentina dating back to 1928, the wines are highly regarded … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Rocky Pond Estate Winery, Orondo, Wash., said Steve Leveque will join itsteam for the 2020 growing season as consulting winemaker and will lead all winemaking activities alongside Rocky Pond’s winemaker, Shane Collins, and the current vineyard management team led by … Continue reading →

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