A BAD YEAR FOR FRENCH WINES
There is no joie de vivre in France right now. Wine production may slump 2O percent this year to the lowest in at least 4O years after unfavorable weather and disease damaged vines and grapes. Output in the Champagne region is predicted to show the biggest drop. Production is forecast... Read More
WHEN IS A CHÂTEAU NOT A CHÂTEAU?
When it’s made in the US. French wine producers are rallying against the possibility the EU may allow US imported wines to use the term chateau or clos. French producers say that allowing American wine producers to sell their wines in Europe using those particular French words would not only... Read More
THE BIGGER THE BETTER
Perception really is everything when it comes to buying wine. Studies have already shown that many people assume a wine is better if it has a difficult to pronounce name. Now, a new report suggests that shoppers would be happy to pay more for a bottle of wine if it... Read More
RAISE A GLASS TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM
As fun as amusement parks can be – the rides, games, prizes and food – they can also be draining – the lines, screaming kids, crazy costs. And if you’ve ever slogged your way through Disney you know that there’s no cocktail at the end of the tunnel: the park... Read More
YOU GOT AN I.D. FOR THAT PIZZA?
Speaking of being 21-plus . . . it’s not often (or ever) that you have to show an ID to buy a pizza. But when your pie is served with liquor-steeped cherries, apparently you’ve got to be 21 to purchase it. Massachusetts pizza chain Salvatore’s “21-plus pizza” pies are in... Read More
SCOTCH SALES SKYROCKET
Scotch may be an acquired taste but it would seem that much of the world is rapidly gaining an appreciation for the stuff. Scotch whisky exports increased in value by 12 percent in the 12 months to the end of June 2O12, according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky... Read More
HEINEKEN USA
MATTHEW KAHN has been appointed Vice President of Marketing for Portfolio Brands. In his new role, Kahn will be responsible for leading the development and execution of brand strategy, media and public relations for Dos Equis, Newcastle Brown Ale, Amstel and the recently acquired Strongbow Cider brand. Additionally, he will... Read More
MARTIGNETTI AND TREASURY WINE ESTATES
Martignetti Companies and Treasury Wine Estates gathered together to celebrate the launch of their regional strategic partnership. The entire Treasury Wine Estates portfolio of brands will be sold through Martignetti sales teams in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. PICTURED from LEFT to RIGHTTERRY CONNAUGHTON MARKET MANAGER, TREASURY WINE... Read More
A DRINK WITH . . . MATT LAMBO
BRAND MANAGER for CISCO BREWERS, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY and NANTUCKET VINEYARD MATT LAMBO is one of those people who can truly say he’s had a hand in building a brand from the ground up. Lambo is a jack of all trades (sales, events, marketing) who has spent 1O years as... Read More
Boston Shaker’s Adam Lantheaume’s Ideas on Gift Giving 2012
There’s a chill in the air, tiny white lights twinkle on at dusk, festive music is playing everywhere and bells are jingling outside of the shops. Don’t look now but the holidays are upon us with a vengeance. Your customers will soon be revving up their shopping as they seek... Read More