THERE’S A NEW LIQUOR CZAR IN TOWN
After several long months, Boston finally has a new liquor czar. Governor Patrick has filled a post that had been vacant for seven months and took steps to return future appointment power to the Hub after decades of state control. Patrick appointed Nicole Murati Ferrer, a longtime attorney for the... Read More
A NIX ON THE NIGHTCAP FOR WOMEN?
Women who enjoy a cocktail before bed might want to rethink that late night tipple. A new study from the University of Michigan has found that intoxication from alcohol can increase feelings of sleepiness while at the same time disrupt actual sleep measures in healthy women more than in healthy... Read More
RAISE A GLASS TO YOUR HEART!
The stream of medical findings, either touting or decrying alcohol consumption, seems endless. Currently, general opinion seems to lean in the direction of pro-consumption for a variety of health benefits. The latest medical news would seem to support that, as two new papers by Canadian researchers are reporting that moderate... Read More
OBITUARY: PATTY BOGLE, 59
The matriarch of Bogle Vineyards in Clarksburg, California, died in February due to complications of leukemia. Patty Bogle and her late-husband Chris built Bogle Vineyards from 18 acres of grapes to a regional wine powerhouse. Wine Business Monthly recently ranked Bogle as the country’s 14th largest winery. The Bogles first... Read More
DIAGEO
Oliver Loomes has been appointed as Global Brand Director for Guinness. Prior to this, Loomes was the Marketing and Innovation Director for Diageo Ireland. Oliver has been with Diageo for 12 years and was previously Head of Marketing on Spirits and Lagers in Ireland.
PERNOD RICARD USA
Ed Merklen has been named General Manager-East Division Sales. Prior to joining Pernod Ricard, Merklen worked for the past twelve years at the Coca-Cola Company where he held a series of executive sales roles in the bottling, divisional and national chain groups. In his most recent position as VP of... Read More
Korbel California Champagne
is running the “Ultimate Girls Getaway” online contest through April 3O. Women nationwide may submit a toast to their friends at korbelgirlsgetaway.com for a chance to win a girl’s getaway to the Korbel Winery in California. Entrants can also upload a photo with their toast. The best “Girlfriend Toast” winner... Read More
NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL
The 15th annual festival will take place May 18 to 22. Highlights of the festival include: The Grand Tasting May 21 and 22 at the Nantucket Yacht Club featuring over 165 wineries; the Harbor Gala held at the White Elephant Hotel on Thursday, May 19; Wine & Food Seminars; Great... Read More
IT’S GOOD TO BE THE OTHER GUY!
Last year was challenging for many California wine companies, but for The Other Guys, part of the Don Sebastiani Family of Companies, it was a very, very good year. According to the company, sales for its rapidly growing portfolio were up 66% over 2OO9. Three brands accounted for the bulk... Read More
RIOJA IS ALL THE RAGE
It may have fallen out of favor for many years but Rioja is making a big comeback here in the States. According to the Vibrant Rioja marketing campaign, there was a 33 percent overall increase in Rioja wine export volume to the US market in 2O1O, compared to the same... Read More