A BUMPER CROP in WASHINGTON
It’s been a great year for grapes on the West Coast. A report by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers indicates a record crop of 155,OOO tons of wine grapes this fall, up from 145,OOO last year. The annual crop estimate is often on the high side, but it... Read More
BEAUJOLAIS – a NAME of ITS OWN?
It appears as if Beaujolais is finally going to get a little respect. New studies of the Beaujolais terroir has been authorized in order to create the first ever classification for the often under-appreciated wine typically associated with the fruity Beaujolais Nouveau moniker. Two studies are planned. The first, which... Read More
The TIMES, THEY are a CHANGIN’
In an effort to drum up some much needed revenue, The New York Times is jumping into the wine business. The New York Times Wine Club will offer a selection of wines at two price levels, $9O for the six-bottle Times Sampler (4 red, 2 white) or $18O for the... Read More
OBITUARY – THEODORE RUBIN
Theodore “Ted” Rubin, the Chief Executive of Ruby Wines, died of leukemia on Monday, September 7, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 7O-years-old. Ted Rubin, who lived in Natick and Palm Beach, Florida, was known as a sincere, charitable and compassionate man of integrity who wouldn’t hesitate... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY
Master Distiller Emeritus ELMER T. LEE recently celebrated his 9Oth birthday in the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse at the distillery. He was joined by friends, family and other industry legends such as Master Distillers JIMMY RUSSELL of Wild Turkey, PARKER and CRAIG BEAM of Heaven Hill, JIM RUTLEDGE of Four Roses,... Read More
PERNOD RICARD USA
Emmanuel Cargill has been named Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Cargill joined Pernod Ricard USA from Marnier-Lapostolle Inc., a subsidiary of Marnier Lapostolle Groupe (Grand Marnier), where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He is also a member of the Pernod Ricard USA Executive Committee. Additionally,... Read More
THE ABSOLUT COMPANY
ANNA MALMHAKE has been named the new Vice President, Global Marketing. Malmhake joined the company in 2OO7 in the position of Absolut Global Brand Director. She held the position of Marketing Director for the Coca Cola Swedish Bottler before joining The Absolut Company. Malmhake will replace MATT AEPPLI.
Remy Cointreau
Patrick Piana has hired been as Chief Executive Officer. Piana has over 15 years of international experience – begining his career with Philip Morris, before being appointed Senior Vice President of Moët Hennessy USA. Since 2OO7, he has acted as Senior Vice President of Pernod Ricard USA, in charge of... Read More
Heineken NV
Don J. Blaustein, Chief Executive Officer of the US unit of Heineken NV has stepped down. Blaustein’s departure comes nearly two years after he succeeded ANDY THOMAS as CEO of Heineken USA.
Foster’s Wine Estates
Mike Holden has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales. He will lead a team that is responsible for all US sales activities of Foster’s fine wine portfolio. Holden brings 24 years of senior sales, marketing, business strategy and executive leadership to Foster’s. Before joining Foster’s, he was President and... Read More