Category Archives: Wine

Anthony Terlato, Founder, Terlato Wine Group Dies

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

He was 86 years old, and was founder and chairman of Terlato Wine Group, spent his life in wine, working in every aspect of the business, as retailer, distributor, importer and winery owner. Notable quote: “When my father had the … Continue reading →

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Fantinel Winery, Mary J. Blige Launch Sun Goddess Wines

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Sun Goddess collection features an Italian Pinot Grigio Ramato and an Italian Sauvignon Blanc. Both wines in the Sun Goddess Collection have a suggested retail price of $19.99 and are available today for pre-sale nationwide on Wine.com and for … Continue reading →

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Bread & Butter Wines Adds Sauvignon Blanc to Lineup

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a North Coast AVA, 2019 vintage, ABV 13% retailing for $14.99. Today, Bread & Butter is the 4th fastest growing brand in the top 100 at +45% in dollar volume in the latest 26 weeks, according to Nielsen.  In … Continue reading →

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Off-Prem Sales Up 21.% in Year; Beer/Cider/FMBs Grow Faster Than Wine

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The latest year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise alcohol dollar sales within Nielsen measured channels is +21.2%, Nielsen said. Spirits again led growth, up 25.1% (but down from 30.5% in the prior week). Wine was +20.1% (down from +24% a week … Continue reading →

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Beck Estates Launches Angela Vineyards

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Angela Vineyards formally launches in the market nationally, with two wines from the Willamette Valley, a Chardonnay and a Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir. Formerly known as Angela Estate, the revised look, feel and winemaking will take the brand in new and … Continue reading →

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90+ Cellars Releases Limited-Edition Rosé

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

90+ Cellars released a limited-edition rosé. Seas the Day Rosé  It joins Unplug Pinot Noir and Today is the Day Chardonnay to cap the initial trio of wines marketed in conjunction with Life is Good,  a lifestyle brand that seeks … Continue reading →

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