WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2O11 WINE STAR AWARD WINNERS
Wine Enthusiast has announced its 2O11 Wine Star Award Winners. The people and companies named will be honored at a special dinner on Monday, January 3O in New York City. The dinner will also pay tribute to the late Jess Jackson, who was the recipient of 2OOO’s Man of the... Read More
HAS MADD GONE A BIT MAD?
For the last few years, Interlocks – the alcohol detection devices installed in cars – have been used mainly for repeat drunk driving offenders. However, if Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has its way, all cars in the US will soon have alcohol detection devices in them. However, The American... Read More
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Like father like son. Renowned spirits industry experts Jeffrey and Jonathon Pogash have launched cocktail books simultaneously. Son Jonathan is the cocktail editor of the latest edition of an American classic, Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide (John Wiley and Sons; co-edited by Rick Rodgers) and father Jeffrey is the author... Read More
BEWARE THE DRUNKEN GUMMIE BEARS
Who would have ever thought that gummy bears would be the “go to” vehicle for teens to get drunk off? Yes, the sweet, chewy bears so many people enjoy are being soaked in alcohol and kids are gobbling them up, often right in front of adults. Bad enough that it’s... Read More
LICENSE INITIATIVE PASSES
It’s official. Governor Deval Patrick has signed legislation that will permit supermarkets and other large retailers to gradually acquire more alcoholic beverage licenses. Under the new law, the cap on licenses per corporation would be lifted from three to five in 2O12, up to seven in 2O16, and to nine... Read More
RAISE A PINT TO BEER BENEFITS!
When it comes to health benefits and alcohol, wine typically gets all the glory. But according to new research, beer can potentially be as beneficial as wine. Published in the european journal of epidemiology, the study is an analysis of 16 studies involving more than 2OO,OOO participants. Researchers found that... Read More
TEQUILA AVIÓN
SAM SPENCER has been hired as Vice President of Marketing. Before joining Avión, Spencer was with consumer products company Unilever, where he served in various strategic marketing capacities for nine years.
HEINEKEN USA
CATHERINE VIEIRA has been appointed Senior Director, Trade Marketing Activation. She will work with the Trade Marketing, Field Sales and Category Management teams to develop the overall channel and customer strategy and standards that support annual brand plans and ensure delivery of the company objectives. She will also team with... Read More
SCREWCAPS vs. CORKS THE DEBATE CONTINUES
It’s been at least a decade since Stelvin enclosures (AKA screwcaps) began regularly appearing on wine bottles. At first there was great resistance on the part of the industry and consumers. However, over the last few years, the trade has gradually come to accept and embrace the closures for their... Read More
THE AMAZING PAPER WINE BOTTLE
Wine packaging used to be so simple. A bottle, a cork and done. These days though, as the world’s landfills are overflowing, alternative biodegradable packaging is the wave of the future. In response to this mounting threat, the UK will soon see the launch of the world’s first paper wine... Read More