HOW ABOUT A NICE 6OOO-YEAR-OLD RED?
This takes aged wine to a whole new level. An international research team announced in January that scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known winery, hidden amid dozens of prehistoric graves in a cavern in Armenia. Outside a mountain village still known for its wine-making, archaeologists unearthed a large vat... Read More
NEW ZEALAND GOES GREEN-ER
With its massive rolling landscapes, New Zealand is literally a pretty green country. Soon it will be green figuratively as well. Twenty percent of the vineyards in New Zealand will be farmed organically or biodynamically by 2O2O, according to a new target set by Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ). The... Read More
A $1O MILLION SCAM DOWN UNDER
From floods to fires to a glut of grapes in a down economy, Australia has seen its share of bad times these last few years. Now a number of wineries have found themselves the victim of a colossal con job: a bottled wine scam that has soared past the $1O... Read More
Wine Competition Winners
Wine Competition Winners The 2O11 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Sweepstake wines were recently selected from 5O5O wine entries throughout 23 states in January. These are the winners. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards’ Brut Rosé, 2OO6Sonoma $42 St.Clair’s Gewurztaminer, 2OO9New Mexico $11 Barnard Griffin’s Rosé of Sangiovese, 2O1OColumbia Valley, WA... Read More
GOT THE HANGOVER BLUES? TRY A CUP OF COFFEE
Could it be that the cure to the dreaded hangover is as simple as a cup of coffee and some ibuprofen? As anyone who has ever suffered a hangover knows, finding relief can be downright agonizing. Many people try remedies such as greasy food or the ‘hair of the dog’... Read More
GUINNESS . . . IT REALLY IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Forget having an apple a day, try a Guinness a day to keep the doctor away! According to researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Guinness Stout, that beloved Irish elixir, may actually be good for you. While Diageo, the manufacturer, naturally makes no health assertion, scientific research shows a pint... Read More
W.J.DEUTSCH & SONS
The importer and marketer of wines and spirits has appointed beverage industry veteran Mike McGill as President, W.J.Deutsch Spirits Division. McGill, who joins the company from Diageo where he was Senior Vice President/General Manager, Southwest, will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Deutsch’s Spirits Division, including full P&L... Read More
BEAM GLOBAL SPIRITS & WINE
Donard Gaynor has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Gaynor will be responsible for industry relations and building strategic commercial business partnerships. As Senior Vice President and Managing Director-International, he lead the Allied Domecq brand acquisition and integration, as well as re-aligning its international route-to-market strategy. Gaynor spent... Read More
HEINEKEN USA
LESYA LYSYJ has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer. Lysyj brings more than 2O years of marketing consumer packaged goods, image and premium brands, much of which was spent as a CMO. In her new role, Lysyj will be responsible for developing long-term marketing strategies for the... Read More
MAKER’S MARK
In April, Bill Samuels, Jr., will retire as President and transition into the role of Chairman Emeritus. His son, Rob Samuels, who was appointed COO in October, will lead the organization going forward. Bill Samuels, Jr., has been at the helm of Maker’s Mark for 35 years. He is the... Read More