Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Honored
Kudos to Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E). Four of the company’s facilities were named winners of California’s Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) in recognition of their green efforts. Beaulieu Vineyard has been the recipient of the prestigious WRAP award 17 times, and this year Sterling Vineyards and the DC&E... Read More
BEER IMPORTS TAKE A TUMBLE
It wasn’t a very merry end of the year for the beer import industry. According to the Beer Institute, import shipments were down another 12.7% in October, bringing YTD import shipments down 9.1%. That’s after a promising September, which was down only 1%. Dutch imports were down 18.4%, in line... Read More
A MAJOR DEAL BREWING
In a move to expand it operations in the Western Hemisphere, Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to buy the beer operations of Mexico’s Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA) for about $7.6 billion. The deal will give Heineken control of FEMSA’s key export brands, including Dos Equis, Tecate and Sol. The... Read More
KENWOOD VINEYARDS
KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO7 SONOMA COUNTY MERLOT and RESERVE MERLOTAged for 22 months in small French and American oak barrels, and blended with a tiny amount of Cabernet Sauvignon for additional complexity, this Merlot has fresh, forward loganberry and blueberry aromas complemented by a generous note of herbs and a restrained... Read More
ARGENTO WINES
ARGENTO WINESThis line of Argentinian wines is sourced from a selection of vineyards throughout the Central and Uco Valley sub-regions of Mendoza and includes a Cool Climate Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Bonarda, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon (all 2OO8 vintage from Mendoza). Suggested retail is $12.99.The Reserva line includes a Torrontés, Salta... Read More
HOTEL CALIFORNIA TEQUILA
HOTEL CALIFORNIA TEQUILAThis ultra-premium line includes Blanco, Reposado and Anejo expressions. The artisanal tequila won the 2OO9 International Spirits Double Gold award in San Francisco. The release will be supported by trade advertising, promotions, and trade public relations, on-premise tastings and event marketing.
2OO6 Z THREE
2OO6 Z THREE This estate-grown Rhône wine from Zaca Mesa Winery is now available. Comprised of 49% Syrah, 37% Mourvèdre and 14% Grenache, the Chateauneuf-du-Pape-inspired Z Three summons familiar aromas of black fruits, baking spices and wild herbs. The fruit’s long, late ripening resulted in a reserve wine of complexity... Read More
POMMERY POP EARTH NV CHAMPAGNE
POMMERY POP EARTH NV CHAMPAGNEThis new eco-friendly addition to the brand’s POP (Product of Pommery) line is a blend of 7O% Pinot Noir, 2O% Chardonnay and 1O% Pinot Meunier. The nose is fresh, featuring white fruit supported by a hint of warm brioche. On the palate, the delicate Brut-style Champagne... Read More
XANTÉ
XANTÉThis pear-infused premium Cognac liqueur from Sweden contains all-natural ingredients and no artificial additives. A rich amber color with fragrant notes of spicy vanilla, Xanté has subtle notes of sweetness; the sugar content is 17 percent, half the amount of a standard liqueur, and is 76 proof. Suggested retail is... Read More
CAPTAIN MORGAN LIME BITE
CAPTAIN MORGAN LIME BITEThe 14th addition to the Captain Morgan portfolio is made by combining the brand’s original Silver Spiced Caribbean rum with natural lime flavors. Designed to be versatile for mixing into cocktails, pairing suggestions for the new rum include lemon-lime soda or beer as well as juice, energy... Read More