HAPPY DAYS for CALIFORNIA WINES
Being frugal is so chic these days. Americans are drinking more California wine but they’re choosing less expensive bottles. The Wine Institute says that US sales of California wines totaled about 467 million gallons last year, up 2 percent from 2OO7, despite the current recession. But the retail value of... Read More
A DIP in WORLD WINE CONSUMPTION
It appears as if the world has taken to sipping its wine as opposed to gulping it . . . well the world with the exception of the US. Wine drinkers in France, Italy and across Europe uncorked fewer bottles last year as the global economy slowed dramatically, leaving the... Read More
A BOOST from BEER
Cheers to beers! A new economic impact study shows that America’s beer industry made up of brewers, beer importers, beer distributors, brewer suppliers, and retailers, directly and indirectly contributes more than $198 billion annually to the US economy. The study, commissioned by the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers... Read More
U.S. BEER IMPORTS TAKE a TUMBLE
Imported beers appear to have lost some of their luster. With Americans cutting their discretionary spending imported beers, and their higher price tags, have been taking a hit. US beer imports fell 19% in the first two months of the year, one of the steepest declines in years. The beer... Read More
THATCHER’S ORGANIC ARTISAN LIQUEURS
Dave Racicot former VP of global marketing, whiskies for Beam Global and former VP of marketing for Campari/SKYY Spirits, has launched Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Liqueurs. The liqueurs are USDA Organic certified and include: Cucumber, Elderflower, Apple Spice Ginger, Pomegranate, Tres Chili, Dark Chocolate, Chipotle, and Blueberry flavors. Packaged in lightweight,... Read More
TAYLOR FLADGATE, FONSECA AND CROFT
The Fladgate Partnership has announced the declaration of the 2OO7 vintage for all three of the portos houses. 2OO7 is the second classic vintage Porto to be produced at Croft since it was acquired by The Fladgate Partnership in 2OO1. The quantity of Portos produced is: 1OOOO cases of Taylor... Read More
UV LEMONADE COCKTAILS
The new line of Lemonade Cocktails from UV Vodka includes Blue Raspberry Cherry and Lemonade flavors. Made with all natural flavors, real juice, a touch of real sugar, and UV Vodka, the cocktails contain no corn syrup, artificial flavors or preservatives. Available in glass 1.75L bottles with a suggested retail... Read More
BURNETT’S PINK LEMONANDE
The Burnett’s Flavored Vodka portfolio continues to grow with the addition of the 19th flavor: Pink Lemonade. The launch will be supported by POS for floor displays and shelf facings as well as sales education materials. Burnettsvodka.com will also provide information and drink recipes for all the flavors. The Pink... Read More
TORNA SORRENTO LIMONCELLO AND CREMA LIMONCELLO
These new limoncellos are crafted from lemons grown on Italy’s Sorrento Coast Torna Sorrento’s Premio line of liqueurs also includes Sambuca, Coffee Sambuca, Amaro and Amaretto which have been produced since 192O according to ancient traditional methods. Suggested retail is $21.95.Available from Commonwealth Wine & Spirits.
MOUNT GAY RUM 17O3 OLD CASK SELECTION
This new premium dark rum is made from a blend of rums that range in age from 1O to 3O years. It has a deep rich bouquet of oak, toffee and leather, seamlessly intertwined with mellow notes of ripe banana, candied fruits and soft spices with a smooth, lingering finish. ... Read More