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NEW BELGIUM BREWING

CHRISTINE PERICH has resigned as CEO.  Perich assumed the position a year ago, taking over for brewery co-founder KIM JORDAN who had transitioned to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors.  Earlier this year Perich oversaw the opening of a second brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina.

CHATEAU MARGAUX

PHILIPPE BASCAULES has been named Managing Director.  Currently Managing Director of Francis Ford Coppola’s Inglenook estate in California, he will take up this new role in Bordeaux on March.  Bascaules was the Technical Director at Chateau Margaux from 199O to 2O11.  He will also remain the Director at Inglenook; continuing...
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SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION

Chief Executive DAVID FROST is leaving the organization to take up a new role as foreign affairs special adviser to the UK Foreign Secretary.  SWA deputy Chief Executive JULIE HESKETH-LAIRD will be acting CEO for the interim period before the appointment of a new CEO.

BROCKMANS GIN

JENNIFER SUTHERLAND has been appointed to the newly-created role of Market Manager.  Working with distributors, she will manage statewide volume and distribution goals, and all aspects of on-and off-premise account merchandising and promotion.  Prior to joining the Brockmans team, Sutherland served as Sales and Account Manager for Berkshire Mountain Distillers. ...
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ALCOHOL-INFUSED PASTRIES

NOW THIS IS A TREND to get on board with!  Habit Doughnut Dispensary in Denver has crafted an experimental line of alcohol-infused doughnuts for adults.  The store has introduced a line of doughnuts infused with various spirits including rum, whiskey and vodka in collaboration with its sister business Carbon Cafe...
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CONSTELLATION BUYS A BREWERY

CONTINUING WITH ITS focus on the beer category, Constellation Brands is buying a brewery for $6OO million from Grupo Modelo, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, in order to meet demand for its growing Mexican beer portfolio. The brewery, which is located in Obregon, Mexico is expected to produce 4...
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BATS+BOURBON

THE BAT POPULATION is in serious decline and this could have grave ramifications on the bourbon and tequila industries.  Most people are unaware but bats are responsible for bringing us bourbon, tequila, chocolate and a number of fruits and spices.  Unfortunately, for a number of reasons their population is dwindling. ...
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NEW WINE ENTHUSIAST IMPORTER CONNECTION SITE

WINE ENTHUSIAST has unveiled its new Importer Connection website – importer-connection.com – offering international producers an enhanced platform to connect with importers.  Since 2O12, the program has helped facilitate relationships between producers and buyers, and bring new wines to the US marketplace.  The new website creates an enhanced user experience designed...
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GLOBAL WINE PRODUCTION DOWN

THE EVER-CHANGING CLIMATE is set to cause some problems for the wine industry. Global wine production is expected to fall by 5% in 2O16 because of “climatic events” causing steep drops in production in most of the southern hemisphere, particularly Chile and Argentina. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine...
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AU REVOIR MIRAVAL

IF YOU ARE A FAN of Miraval, the rosé from now-estranged couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, you may want to stock up on any remaining bottles you can find. The two are saying goodbye to Château Miraval, their expansive estate and vineyard in the village of Correns, France and that includes the...
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