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FIDO Hard Cider

November 14, 2018

Blake’s Hard Cider released its newest product and the second installment in their Kinder Cider Series: FIDO Hard Cider.

Sazerac Co. purchases 19 brands from Diageo

Purchase includes spirits, beer categories

November 12, 2018

Sazerac Co. Inc., Metairie, La., announced it will be purchasing 19 brands from London-based Diageo plc, including brands across the spirits and beer categories, the company says.

Pierside Bourbon

November 12, 2018

Surf City Still Works launched Pierside Bourbon, a bourbon whiskey that pays homage to the surfers and oilfield roughnecks of Huntington Beach, Calif., the company says.

RedHead Wine capitalizes on blended wine movement

White wine, hard cider set to launch in 2019

Barbara Harfmann

November 6, 2018

In operation for 12 years, the third largest winery in Ohio offers many wines and wine styles from sweet, medium to barrel-aged dry, the company says.

Vintage Wine Estates acquires Qupé brand

Acquisitions part of wine company’s aggressive growth strategy

November 6, 2018

Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., has purchased wine brand Qupé. Founded in 1982 by Bob Lindquist, Qupé is internationally recognized for cool-climate, high-scoring Rhône varietals on California's Central Coast; notably Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne and Marsanne, the company says.

Friends Fun Wine, FIFCO USA announce partnership

Wine company enters FIFCO USA’s wholesaler network

November 5, 2018

Miami-based Friends Fun Wine and FIFCO USA, Rochester, N.Y., announced their intent to enter into a strategic marketing and distribution agreement. The partnership allows the Friends Fun Wine brand to expand across the U.S. market. Friends Fun Wine features a collection of Fun Wine drinks with a 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and 71-94 calories in each 4.2-ounce serving, and a slight effervesce.

Café Agave Spiked Cold Brew Coffee

November 2, 2018

Café Agave launched its proprietary prepackaged spiked cold-brew coffee: Café Agave Spiked Cold Brew.

The Spirit of Sperry Huckleberry Vodka

October 31, 2018

Whistling Andy Distillery released The Spirit of Sperry, a huckleberry flavored vodka.

Moscato d’Asti* to be available in single-serve bottles

Risata Wines new size available Dec. 1

October 30, 2018

Prestige Beverage Group, Mendota Heights, Minn., announced that its Risata Wine brand, Moscato d’Asti offering will be available in 187-ml single-serve bottles.