Vintage red and white wines included in Bordeaux collection
October 24, 2013
Denver-based PL360 Beverage Partners imported a new line of wines inspired by the PBS series “Downton Abbey” into the United States. Launching Nov. 1, New York-based Wines That Rock's Downton Abbey Wine Collection features two blends from the Bordeaux region of France: a Blanc white wine and a Claret red wine.
Spirits, wine and beer preferences will influence trends
September 19, 2013
At nearly 33 million, U.S. Hispanics of legal drinking age (LDA) are important adult beverage consumers, and their influence will expand rapidly, according to Chicago-based Technomic Inc.’s “Special Trends in Adult Beverage (TAB) Report: Hispanic Consumer Insights.” By 2015, Hispanics will account for 15 percent of the total U.S. LDA population; by 2045, one-quarter of the U.S. LDA population will be Hispanic, it reports.
In response to the growing popularity of Moscato wines, Ricossa Antica Casa launched a sparkling red wine made in the village of Casorzo, Italy, that offers consumers similar characteristics as white Moscato wine.
From Préventiv Waters to EVR, brand alters its positioning
June 20, 2011
For the past two decades, researchers have been extensively studying resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound commonly found in the skin of red wine grapes that is said to have anti-aging, cardiovascular and anti-cancer benefits. Looking to hone in on those benefits, Jonathan Straub, a sales executive, put together a team of experts to help him launch a functional beverage that contained the powerful antioxidant.
Boisset Family Estates, Sausalito, Calif., has purchase of Raymond Vineyard & Cellar from Kirin Holdings Co. of Japan. It is Boisset's first winery acquisition in the Napa Valley, and includes