DIAGEO INVESTS IN UNITED SPIRITS
After several years of rumors, drinks company Diageo has agreed to buy up to 53.4% stake in United Spirits Ltd (USL) for $2 billion in a deal combining the world’s most valued liquor company with the largest volume player. This move makes Diageo the new master of India’s booming liquor... Read More
THE WINE REGION OF RIOJA
THE WINE REGION OF RIOJAFrom its stunning beauty to its superb wines, what’s not to love about Rioja? Spain’s most famed wine region has been having a well-deserved banner year and we couldn’t be happier. Not only has Rioja been featured on the cover of wine spectator, there has been... Read More
AROUND THE WORLD
AROUND THE WORLDLucas Bols has launched its seventh annual Bols Around the World competition to find the world’s most talented bartender. Contenders are invited to compete in three heats over six months for one of 2O spots in the semi-finals which will take place in Amsterdam on May 6 and... Read More
MONTES USA
Salome Miller has been appointed Brand Manager. She will manage the representation of all Montes brands throughout the US, including coordination of educational, marketing and public relations efforts. Montes USA is the North American arm of Viña Montes.
DIAGEO
The drinks company has announced three changes to the executive committee. Andrew Morgan has been appointed president, New Businesses: John Kennedy has been appointed president, Diageo Western Europe; and Nick Blazquez has been appointed president, Diageo Africa, Russia & Turkey.
THE 2O12 WINE.COM 1OO
The sixth annual Wine.com 1OO list has been released. This list reflects the top wines purchased on its website during the first 11 months of 2O12. It is the industry’s only list based solely on consumer purchasing data. Now in its sixth year of publication, the 1OO has grown to... Read More
WINE LISTS GO HIGH TECH
For the wine lover, there’s a never-ending supply of apps these days but they’re mainly for tracking purchases and storing labels. Now there’s Tastevin, a cool app for the on-premise that has dual-functionality for both diners as well as operators. Created by Labrador OmniMedia, Tastevin is a new addition to... Read More
BURGUNDY HOSPICES DE BEAUNE HAS A BONANZA
The quantity may be reduced but Burgundy is on track for a stellar year in sales. The recent Hospices de Beaune auction, now in its 152nd year, saw the average price of a bottle rocket by more than 54 percent compared to last year to reach around 38O euros (US... Read More
MUSCADET MAGIC
Get your oysters ready because it’s going to be a banner year for Muscadet! According to Vins de Loire, Muscadet producers can look forward to some “great cuvées with superb keeping potential”. The association reported that while 2O12’s quantities may be low, grape quality throughout the area is high. Earlier... Read More
WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2O12 WINE STAR AWARD WINNERS
Wine Enthusiast magazine has announced its 2O12 Wine Star Award Winners. This year, the magazine revealed a new category the Sommelier of the Year Award. The winners will be honored at the Wine Star Awards Dinner on Monday, January 28 in New York City. THE WINNERS ARE . . .WINE... Read More