Upscale Spirits, Luxury Wines, And RTDs Carry Retail Torch Into The New Year
Premiumization pushes sales higher, and improved e-commerce systems fuel growth.
Blue Chip Brands
The beverage alcohol industry’s biggest brands remain in growth mode.
Champagne Bruno Paillard Unveils 2012 Assemblage
The limited-edition Champagne comprises 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes.
The Division Wine Co. Introduces Oregon Gamay Noir Offering
Dubbed Les Petits Fers, the wine blends grapes from Willamette and Umpqua valleys.
Weighing The Impact Of Supply Chain Disruptions
Producers, importers, and retailers are struggling to mitigate the effects of glass shortages, port congestion, and other logistical hurdles heading into the holidays.
Hahn Family Wines Launches Appellation Series
The new range is made with grapes sourced from California’s Arroyo Seco AVA.
The Prisoner Wine Co. Unveils Saldo Red Blend
The new luxury wine brand combines Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah from California.
Iron Side Cellars Launches Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend
The wine blends Merlot and Petite Sirah from Lake County and is aged in Bourbon barrels from Kentucky.
Hands-on Approach
In Nashville, Robert Longhurst plays with spirits he helped develop.
Plumpjack Introduces Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine blends Cabernet, Merlot, and Petite Sirah and is available nationwide.