A VERY FINE YEAR for GERMANY’S 2OO9 VINTAGE
Prepare yourselves for some good German wines. According to German vintners, the 2OO9 vintage will be as fine as the stellar 2OO7 albeit with a smaller quantity – approximately 1O% less than last year. Ideal weather in the summer and early autumn means quality will be very high with potential... Read More
NO PLASTIC BOTTLES for BEAUJOLAIS?
For many wine regions, image is everything. And the prospect of Beaujolais Nouveau wines being packaged in PET bottles isn’t an image some are very happy about. In order to maintain the region’s reputation, Inter Beaujolais, the ruling council for Beaujolais Nouveau wines, is considering a ban on wineries replacing... Read More
U.S. WINE MARKET INCHES UP
The US wine market has a little something to smile about as the new year begins. Market research organization Mintel predicted a market increase of 2.1% by the end of 2OO9. The growth represents a stabilization of a market which saw a 3.2% decline in 2OO8 at the peak of... Read More
Heaven Hill Distilleries
Rob Hutchins has been hired as American Whiskey Brand Ambassador, supporting the sales and marketing efforts of the company’s portfolio of specialty whiskey brands. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of a fully integrated national program to continue to enhance the profile of the company’s specialty American... Read More
FREIXENET AMERICA
Tom Burnet has been appointed as President. With the aim to increase and reinforce the growth of the business in the US, Burnet will provide strategic direction and management over the entire operations, including Freixenet USA and Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. Burnet comes with over 25 years of executive... Read More
THE BEER INSTITUTE
RICHARD DOYLE, the co-founder of Harpoon Brewery and Chairman of the Brewers Association, has been elected to the Board of the Beer Institute. DOLF VAN DEN BRINK, President of Heineken USA, has also been elected to the Board. Doyle succeeds Brooklyn Brewery founder, STEVE HINDY, who was the first small... Read More
POWERS IRISH WHISKEY 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE
POWERS IRISH WHISKEY 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE This Special Reserve is a blend of primarily pot-still and grain whiskey that is triple distilled and aged 1OO percent in bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 12 years. The whiskey offers a spicy and honeyed nose with hints of perfumed... Read More
CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 38 STONE of DESTINY WHISKY
CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 38 STONE of DESTINY WHISKYNamed for the coronation stone of Scotland’s monarchs, this new release from Chivas Brothers is a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II. During her regal coronation ceremony in 1953, the stone was placed to rest beneath her coronation chair. The blend is... Read More
PERNOD AUX PLANTES d’ABSINTHE SUPERIEURE
PERNOD AUX PLANTES d’ABSINTHE SUPERIEURE Pernod Absinthe has unveiled an enhanced label, gift box with a specially designed absinthe spoon and new six-pack shipper. The clean, new label is easier to read and is more in line with absinthe category packaging. The new gift box includes the absinthe spoon, which... Read More
COCKTAIL CUBES
COCKTAIL CUBESThis ready-to-drink line’s new flavors from Sauza Tequila and Cruzan Rum – Strawberry Margarita and Mojito – join the Original Margarita Cocktail Cube with redesigned packaging. The Cubes’ new, upgraded packaging features a pour spout and its packaging keeps the cocktails fresh for up to six weeks after opening. ... Read More