Beringer Bros. Celebrates Inaugural Year as Official Wine of CMA Awards

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Beringer Bros. Spirit Barrel Aged Wines has named the Official Wine of “The 55th Annual CMA Awards. “Beringer Bros. wines will be exclusively poured at the Nov.  10 event, with nominees and guests at the Bridgestone Arena enjoying 2019 Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, served throughout the awards ceremony.

Nominees, presenters, and performers will also receive personalized bottles of Beringer Bros. wine, gifted in celebration of the biggest night in Country Music to toast their accomplishments and peers.

Some 150 years ago, brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer left Germany to found a winery and distillery in Napa. Reusing their spirit barrels to age wine just seemed like good financial sense, but they quickly discovered it added a whole new level of complexity. Today, Beringer Bros. honors Jacob and Frederick’s pioneering spirit by aging Beringer Bros. wines in spirit barrels. Enjoy smooth, robust wines with flavors of vanilla, toasted hazelnuts, and caramel – the bourbon flavors harkening back to Southern culture, a perfect pairing for country music’s premier party.

Hosted by legendary country singer Luke Bryan, “The 55th Annual CMA Awards” are to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and will be returning to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, broadcasting live on the ABC Television Network (8:00-11:00 PM/ET).

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St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fashion Designer Anna Sui Launch a Floral Bottle Tote

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur invites cocktail gourmands and fashionistas to say ‘Oui’ to a creative and vibrant addition to the holidays with the launch of the St-Germain x Anna Sui Limited Edition Bottle Tote.

The tote is accompanied by a QR code which leads to the St-Germain page, replete with signature drink recipes that bring a flourish of inspiration to every cocktail moment. The star of the show is the Pear Social cocktail – inspired by the collaboration with Anna Sui and created by St-Germaine National Brand Ambassador Earlecia Richelle – which draws its light flavor, layered texture and vibrant green color palate from the bespoke tote.

With the cocktail recipe easily adapted for large groups, the Pear Social is perfect for hosts to serve at their holiday get togethers with its fantastical mix of St-Germaine, Grey Goose vodka, absinthe, cucumber-mint juice and sparkling wine, garnished with grated nutmeg, mint crown, borage blossoms and crystallized pear.

“We are thrilled this partnership can add a dash of inspiration to festive gatherings as an exquisite gift or thoughtful hosting present,” says Stacy Saltiel, Brand Director at St-Germaine. “St-Germaine is great to bring to holiday gatherings as it’s like the Extra Virgin Olive Oil for your home bar – versatile, easy-to-use and just a dash makes any cocktail a bit more special.”

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Ciroc’s Curated Thanksgiving Menu Features Ciroc Pomengranate

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

CÎROC is partnering with celebrity chef Richard Ingraham to create a curated menu of food and cocktail pairings inspired by the flavors of the new, Limited-Edition CÎROC Pomegranate.

Recipes include Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallows and Pecan Bacon Brittle to savor with the Pomegranate Spritzer and Asiago and Herb Beef Roast to enjoy with Half on the Pomegranate.

CÎROC is spreading more love by giving people the chance to taste this menu in-person with Chef Richard. From now through November 14 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET,** U.S. residents 21+ can enter for the chance to win the ultimate Friendsgiving Dinner at home, prepared by Chef Richard himself. One lucky winner will win this experience for themselves and up to six other people (21+) to enjoy a tasty Friendsgiving menu inspired by the flavors of Pomegranate. To enter the sweepstakes, participants can head to Friendsgiving.CÎROC.com.

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Old Elk Distillery’s New Limited-Edition Expression

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Old Elk Distillery, Fort Collins, unveil new limited edition expression, Old Elk Infinity Blend. Created by Master Distiller, Greg Metze, Infinity Blend is the marriage of 60% Old Elk’s signature high malt bourbon with 24% 12 Year Old Kentucky Vintage and 16% 11-Year-Old Kentucky Vintage

“The Infinity bottle concept is something you’re familiar with if you’re into whiskey – people are experimenting with their own bottles at home, and we wanted to give them something to add to their collection,” states Luis Gonzalez, CEO. “This particular expression speaks to our team’s interest and creativity to create our very own version of an Infinity bottle, led by our flagship bourbon and blended with Kentucky vintage bourbons, for our company and brand. We are inspired daily by Greg, his influence on the industry to date, what he’s created, and also the promise of the future core products and innovative blends of Old Elk.”

Old Elk’s Infinity Blend will be distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and will be a national limited release, available at select retailers in the U.S. with a suggested retail price of $149.99 per 750 ml bottle.

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Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards Acquires Provenance Vineyards Facility

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards (FNFWV) acquired the former Provenance Vineyards winery in Rutherford, Calif.  Far Niente said it intends to repurpose the hospitality and production areas as a home for its Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet label, with a projected opening in early 2023.

“We have been searching for a home for Bella Union that will enable us to provide our wines and experiences to consumers and the trade and more fully tell the story of Bella Union, which we introduced with the 2012 vintage from our vineyard holdings in Rutherford.  We are thrilled with the acquisition of this site for its exceptional visibility and access in Rutherford along Highway 29, and the location next to DeCarle Vineyard, one of our primary sources for the Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet blend,” said Steve Spadarotto, Far Niente CEO.

Bella Union specializes in the art of blending Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Initially sourced exclusively from a 25-acre vineyard along Bella Oaks Lane, Bella Union remains rooted in Rutherford, but the Cabernet blend has evolved to include complementary vineyards from Calistoga, Oak Knoll and Yountville.

“My aim when crafting our Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet is to weave together the personalities of each vineyard in the blend to produce the most harmonious wine,” said Winemaker Brooke Price, who served as assistant winemaker at Nickel & Nickel prior to taking the helm at Bella Union. The winery’s first harvest in the new facility will commence in 2022.

The Provenance Vineyards brand and inventory was purchased by Thomas Allen Wine Estates of Lodi, Calif., and joins its portfolio with Hook Or Crook Cellars.

Zepponi & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Treasury Wine Estates Americas Company. Farella, Braun + Martel advised FNFWV on the transaction.

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FMB/Seltzers Continue to Fall, Imports Gain in NBWA Beer Purchasers’ Index

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The FMB/seltzer segment continued to see significant declines in the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index this summer. This segment took another big hit, falling 48 points from 92 in October 2020 to 44 in October 2021.

The index for imports continued into expansion territory with a reading of 69 in October 2021, which is about the same as the reading in October 2020.

The craft index posted a reading of 43 for October 2021, compared to a reading of 51 in October 2020. This is the second monthly reading below 50.

The premium lights index posted a reading of 52 for October 2021, well below the October 2020 reading of 67. Premium lights continue to post index readings at or above the 50 mark in 2021.

The regular domestic beer segment index posted a reading of 42 for October 2021, which is significantly below the October 2020 reading of 53.

The below premium segment weighed in at 30, taking another significant hit from last October’s reading of 48.

Finally, the cider segment remained below 50, with a reading of 29 in October 2021, compared to 44 in October 2020.

 

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