Michele Chiarlo, a family-owned and operated winery in Piedmont, Italy, is upgrading the bottle and label for its original Barbera wine, Barbera d’Asti Le Orme DOCG, beginning with the 2020 vintage. The new design matches the artistic and sustainable visions of the winery, the company says.
The “Heaven” singer will work with the company to bring Dewey Crush to Tennessee and on tour
August 15, 2022
Launched in 2021, the company created the canned crush cocktail, Dewey Crush. The “Famous Friends” singer was introduced to Dewey Crush by a family member — he hadn’t heard of one until meeting his wife and spending time with her on the East Coast — and immediately fell in love, the company says.
Ready-to-Drink cocktail brand introduces infused tequilas crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave
August 12, 2022
Rancho La Gloria, a brand of MPL NV Brands, Sausalito, Calif., announced its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of premium Infused Tequilas.
González Byass USA is releasing Brandy Presidente with a new label and bottle to showcase the brandy’s heritage with “De Mexico Para Todos” (translating to from Mexico from all) embossed on the bottle to celebrate the brand’s heritage.
Really Good Boxed Wine announced the launch of its newest 2020 Pinot Noir. This elegant, medium-bodied Pinot Noir hails from a vineyard on the San Luis Obispo Coast, the company says
Casa Noble Tequila, a brand of Constellations Brands, expanded its spirits portfolio with the debut of Marqués de Casa Noble. A skillful blend of 21 añejos and extra añejos, Marqués de Casa Noble is meticulously crafted from start to finish, resulting in a spirit that is smooth, complex and exquisitely balanced, the company says.
The new limited-edition whiskey will launch across 5 markets, plus military outlets
August 5, 2022
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., announced its limited release of Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey through its partnership with Chicago-based Beam Suntory. The 32.5% ABV Sweet Tea Whiskey, made with real brewed tea and inspired by Twisted Tea’s flagship product, packs the classic sweet tea taste balanced with real, well-rounded whiskey for a deliciously smooth blend of oak and bright lemon, the company says
Research highlights opportunities for brand growth
August 5, 2022
New research from Chicago-based IRI, which recently merged with The NPD Group, reveals elevated at-home beverage alcohol consumption is here to stay. Despite high inflation concerns, retail price increases for beverage alcohol remain more moderate than other CPG categories. IRI’s 2022 Midyear Alcohol Update highlights that many consumers are opting to celebrate and socialize at home.