Articles Tagged with ''red wine''

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.

After launching its L’Chaim Kosher Vodka brand earlier this year, L’Chaim Kosher Vodka and Wines Co. added two kosher wines to its portfolio.

Pernod Ricard USA launched Deadbolt red wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah and Syrah varietals from California.

Winery Exchange Inc. launched Acronym GR8 Red Wine, which is a red blend dominated by Pinot Noir and Syrah varietals.

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.

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.

Courvoisier, a brand of Beam Global Spirits & Wine, added Courvoisier Rose to its portfolio.