CAN HAVING A DRINK HELP YOU THINK?
Over the years there have been many arguments made for the varying health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. Now there’s another bonus: better cognitive thinking. Though is may seem illogical, a large prospective study of 5O33 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate... Read More
OBITUARY: HARRY G. WILES
HARRY G. WILESA leading member of the beverage alcohol community and the Executive Director of the American Beverage Licensees since 2OO2 , Harry G. Wiles passed away unexpectedly on August 18. Harry was chosen to lead the association and its nearly 2O,OOO members following its creation after the merger of... Read More
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES
STEVE FELLER, the company’s current Director of North American Sales, has been elected as a Vice President, recognizing his 18 years of service to the company and his last five years leading sales efforts in the US and Canada. Feller, who will continue to lead the company’s overall sales efforts... Read More
HEINEKEN USA
COLIN WESTCOTT-PITT has been promoted to Vice-President of Marketing – Dos Equis, Newcastle and Amstel Light. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall strategy and continued development of these key portfolio brands. Westcott-Pitt replaces KHERI TILLMAN who recently was named to the role of Vice-President of... Read More
WINO COWS?
This gives a whole new meaning to having red wine with your steak. In an effort to enhance the flavor of their beef, Western Canadian beef producers are feeding their Angus cattle in British Columbia’s Okanagan wine and cattle region red wine with their grain. Chefs in the region claim... Read More
A SECOND LIFE FOR EMPTY WINE BOTTLES
Consider how many empty wine bottles are discarded every day in this country. Even with recycling efforts, it’s undoubtedly a staggering number. But a California business man has come up with such a brilliant recycling idea, it’s a wonder no one thought of it before. With the backing of several... Read More
FOLEY FAMILY WINES EXPANDS
Foley Family Wines has a new addition and Chalk Hill Winery, one of Sonoma County’s preeminent wine estates, has a new owner. Insurance magnate Bill Foley acquired the iconic winery east of Windsor from famed class action attorney Fred Furth. The 127O-acre estate includes a 43,OOO-case winery, a pavilion, equestrian... Read More
A NEW ERA FOR LABELING
There are some new labeling laws in effect. As the EU-Australia Wine Trade Agreement has now come into force, all Australian wines will phase out the use of “Champagne”, “Port” or “Sherry” on their labels, ending the misuse of European wine names and classifications within one year. In return for... Read More
BORDEAUX IS SHAKING THINGS UP
Tired of its reputation as old-fashioned and complicated, the Bordeaux industry is looking to kick things up a notch with a number of new programs aimed at younger drinkers. CIVB, the trade and marketing body for Bordeaux, is currently working on an iPhone App to be released this October. Users... Read More
PBR GOES UPSCALE?
Is PBR the new Champagne of beers? The popular beer, best known as an unpretentious, no-frills brand in the US is commanding a whopping $44 a bottle in China! Known as Blue Ribbon 1844 (the year Pabst Brewing Company was founded), it’s actually a significantly different brew than what we... Read More