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MARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR

MARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR – This new liqueur is a blend of agave nectar with 1OO percent agave tequila and premium vodka, combined with essences of rose oil and gardenia.  Suggested retail is $24.99.  Available from MS Walker.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE EAST

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE EAST – For the first time in twenty-five years, since the launch of Bombay Sapphire, the brand is unveiling a new gin infused with crisp Thai lemongrass and spicy Vietnamese black peppercorn.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

St-Germain Can-Can Classic Cocktail Competition

For the first time, the company has partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and has opened the competition up to the public, in addition to bartenders.  The Grand Prize winner will get a trip for two to Paris, France, including round-trip airfare from New York City; four nights’ accommodation;...
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CRAFT BEER CONTINUES TO BOOM

Kudos to craft beer. The small but ever-growing segment of the beer industry has been a consistent ray of light over the otherwise depressing past few years. And this year is no exception. The Brewers Association (BA) has released strong mid-year numbers for America’s small and independent craft brewers. Dollar...
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NOW AT IKEA: BEER

From kitchen cabinets to Swedish meatballs to brightly colored plastic cutlery, there’s virtually no limit to what you can get at Ikea. Now beer can be added to that list. The Swedish mega furniture store is launching two new beers: Ol Mork Lager and Ol Ljus Lager in its UK...
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WINE’S MOVERS & SHAKERS

Technomic, a consulting and research firm, has released its Top 25O Wine Brands and its roster of the 5O Fastest Growing Wine Brands. The list shows that affordable wines with accessible and appealing flavor profiles are driving the wine industry overall, Culling its database of more than 15OO wine brands,...
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CELLARING WINE IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Is this the next wave of wine storage? One winemaker is counting on it. The world’s first undersea wine cellaring service 1OOO meters deep and 93 miles off the Atlantic Coast is slated to open next year. Frank Labeyrie, of Chateau du Coureau in Côtes de Bordeaux Cadillac, plans to...
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SOME FISH AND EGGS WITH YOUR WINE?

New allergy warnings are appearing on wine labels and many consumers will undoubtedly be surprised to be read that their wine contains milk, eggs or fish. But don’t worry – your wines won’t smell of fish or taste of egg. Rather, these substances can be used during the processing of...
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BACARDI LIMITED

RON ANDERSON has been hired as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.  In this role Anderson will focus on enhancing sales force capabilities, commercial effectiveness and implementing more robust go-to-market programs.  He will provide leadership support to the regions and help identify capabilities to strengthen the company’s commercial operations. ...
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PLUMPJACK WINERY

AARON MILLER has been named head winemaker.  Miller brings to the position more than twelve years of international experience, as well as an extensive understanding of the business side of the industry.  Miller comes to PlumpJack from Lewis Cellars where he was the associate winemaker at the family-owned Napa winery. ...
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