Wine lineup to feature Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé varietals
January 7, 2019
Calistoga, Calif.-based Sterling Vineyards, a division of Treasury Wine Estates, is bringing a trio of wines to market in resealable aluminum bottles. The lineup is designed not only to improve convenience for consumers, but also to do so with the winery’s unique sense of style, it says.
Western Son Vodka released its new canned cocktails in four flavors: Vodka Mule, Watermelon Vodka Seltzer, Lime Vodka Seltzer and Blueberry Vodka Lemonade.
John Acott to oversee Chicagoland market for wine and spirits distributor
January 2, 2019
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Dallas and Miami, announced that it has appointed John Acott to the position of vice president of general market of Southern Glazer’s Illinois.
Be In Good Spirits LLC launched Frankly Organic Vodka, a functional line of vodka made with organic, non-GMO and gluten free ingredients, the company says.
Acquisition includes brands from Star Industries, Black Prince Distillery
January 2, 2019
The Sazerac Co., Louisville, Ky., has completed the purchase of a number of brands from Star Industries, Syosset, N.Y., and Black Prince Distillery, Clifton, N.J.
Jeff Nicholson brings investment expertise to winery
January 2, 2019
Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., has appointed Jeff Nicholson to the new role of chief operating officer. Most recently, Nicholson was an operating partner at AGR Partners. AGR Partners is an investment firm dedicated to food and agribusiness who acquired a minority equity stake in Vintage Wine Estates in April 2018. Nicholson will continue to be on the Advisory Board for AGR Partners.
Arizu family will continue to run and manage wine brand
December 18, 2018
Bodega Luigi Bosca | Familia Arizu, Mendoza, Argentina, announced that it has received a strategic investment from the Latin American fund of L Catterton, a global consumer-focused private equity firm.