Tag: wine
The Top-Reviewed Wines of 2015
As 2016 approaches, we look back at the best wines reviewed by our national operator/retailer panel in 2015. The panel this past year tasted and rated sauvignon …
Diageo Sells Off Argentinan Wine Interests
Diageo continues to shed wine assets while refocusing on other aspects of its business. The global corporation has agreed to the sale of its Argentian wine interests to Grupo Peñaflor. …
The Winebow Group Acquires Noble Wines
The Winebow Group, a national importer and distributor of fine wine and craft spirits, announced yesterday its acquisition of Noble Wines of Seattle, Washington. The companies will …
CEO of Stoli’s New Luxury Wine Division Talks Strategy, Arinzano Estate
The Stoli Group continues to diversify beyond vodka with the recent launch of a luxury wine division. Longtime winemaker Manuel Louzada has been appointed CEO of this new …
Cape Classics French Languedoc Wines
Cape Classics announces its first foray into the Languedoc region with the addition of two new brands to its French portfolio: Mas Janeil and Domaine de …
Fewer Wines Being Sold by the Glass
Consumers today are increasingly sophisticated about wine, and they expect more from wine programs—even at casual establishments. Bar and restaurants have responded by increasing the number …
Chanel Acquires St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery
Napa Valley wine just got a new French fragrance. The French luxury brand Chanel has agreed to buy St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, of Rutherford. The sale is …
How Mia Wines Gives Drinkers What They Want
I recently sat down with Gloria Collell (pictured above) to get the low-down on Mia wines, the fun-forward, entry-level wine available from Freixenet USA. Collell says the …
Chappellet 2012 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, New Packaging
Chappellet will release its 2012 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon in November in new packaging. The redesign reflects quality and the Chappellet family’s three generations of history on Pritchard Hill, …