RNDC to Distribute CBD

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), the national distributor and broker of premium wine and spirits, today announced its entry into the CBD business. RNDC signed distribution agreements with DayTrip, Oh Hi, Sati Soda, and Wyld CBD. Their products will be sold in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas, where CBD is legal and legislated by the states.

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Ulysses Vineyard receives its CCOF Organic Certification

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ulysses Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valleysaid it received its California Certified Organic Farmers certification for organic farming practices. Once part of the Charles Hopper Ranch, Ulysses was acquired by Christian Moueix in 2008. Since then, through meticulous replantation to dry farmed vines and attentive care, the vineyard has been restored.

“Dry farming is at the heart of our sustainable approach. It conserves water and promotes the growth of deeper roots, ultimately enabling our vines to build resistance to extreme climate conditions,” said Guillaume Eicholz, vineyard director

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House of Suntory Reformulates Yamazaki 25

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Yamazaki 25 Single Malt Whisky is blended from rare whiskies aged over a quarter of a century in the place Shinjiro Torii chose to begin the  journey of Japanese whisky.

Since 1923, Yamazaki Distillery has been globally acclaimed as Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, the area around Yamazaki Distillery has been long referred to as “Minaseno” famous for its exquisite natural water, even mentioned in the Man’yoshu, the ancient anthology of Japanese poetry.

Beam Suntory is the importer.

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Lone Star Brewing Presents River Rodeo in New Braunfels, Tex.

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Lone Star Brewing announces the first ever River Rodeo, a music festival along the Guadalupe River to take place Saturday, Aug.14 at Rockin R River Rides at 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX. The inaugural festival will feature musical acts like Houndmouth, Fruit Bats, Buffalo Nichols and more.

The festival will benefit the Texas Food & Wine Alliance, an organization that provides grants, educational programs and events that benefit the south Texas culinary community. A percentage of each ticket sold will go towards TFWA programs. Festival goers are encouraged to enjoy a day on the Guadalupe River before coming back on land for the concerts later in the day.

“We are excited to be a part of River Rodeo and celebrate good music, good drinks, and good times outside in the land of Texas. Live music has always been at the core of our brand and we couldn’t think of a better place to reignite in-person events than by the river in Gruene,”  said Daniel Crawford, brand manager for Lone Star Beer.

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Cigar City Brewing to Intro Seltzer Limeades

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cigar City Seltzer Limeades will bring a slightly tart, refreshing option to shelves in four distinct flavors including Cherry, Mango, Peach and Coconut, which all complement a distinct limeade base. The Limeade Mixed 12-Pack will be available for distribution across Cigar City Brewing’s national footprint beginning in Fall 2021.

“Admittedly, we arrived a little late to releasing craft seltzers, but the timing has worked to strengthen our innovation,” said Maria Grieshaber, Brand Director at Cigar City Brewing. “Most producers were already on their second and third iterations when we released our first. We have been able to take advantage of what we are seeing on shelves, and more importantly, what we aren’t. While lemonades and tropical lines are seeing a surge, we felt that we could go in a slightly different direction. The Limeade Mixed Pack has the traditional flavor combinations people look for, while also offering a surprise or two, and feedback during testing has been amazing!”

Each can of Cigar City Seltzer clocks in at 100 calories, one gram of carbs and 5% ABV.

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Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet Creates Bold New Packaging for Sparkler

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Domaine Bousquet, Argentina’s premier name in organic wines, spruced up its festive bubble packaging and listed their many certifications on back labels. All four wines, a Charmat white and rosé (SRP $13), and a traditional method brut white and brut rosé (SRP $18), are certified vegan (Veg Argentina), sustainable (Bodegas de Argentina), made with respect for human and environmental rights (Fair for Life) and organic (Ecocert). Bottles sporting the new packaging enter national distribution starting in August.

A leader in the organic wine category, Domaine Bousquet bubblies are the number one brand of Argentine organic sparkling wine in the U.S. Nielsen figures for 52 weeks ending May 30 confirm a 327% increase in sales of the Charmat white and 32% for the best-selling Charmat rosé.

The new packaging creates a clearer distinction between Domaine Bousquet’s sparkling and still wine offerings, with labels that “read” more as sparkling wine labels, while pointing up their organic nature with elegant drawings of leaves and fruit.

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