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San Pedro introduced its 2013 Epica Malbec wine to the U.S. market.

The Patrón Spirits Co. released a line of higher-proof Roca Patrón tequilas produced using the rare tahona process, which uses a 2-ton stone wheel hand-carved from volcanic rock (roca) to slowly crush the cooked agave to break the bonds of fiber and release the agave juice, the company explains.

Following the successful launch of Christian Brothers (CB) Honey flavored brandy in 2011, Bardstown, Ky.-based Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. now has introduced CB Peach.

Paterson, Wash.-based Columbia Crest is turning to the Internet and consumers for its newest release. The Washington state winery will help the online community of wine lovers to create Crowdsourced Cabernet Sauvignon.

As the economy continues to expand, premium and super-premium distilled spirits are coming back stronger than ever, according to the Beverage Information & Insights Group’s “2014 Liquor Handbook.” The Norwalk, Conn.-based company reports that this premiumization trend means that consumers are drinking less but drinking “better,” which resulted in slower case sales growth of 2.2 percent, reaching 210 million 9-liter cases in 2013.

Stillhouse Spirits Co. added Red Hot, Peach Tea, Apple Crisp and Coconut flavored moonshines to its portfolio.

Veev Spirits LLC announced the launch of Veev 2.0, a full brand repositioning that includes a reformulated 70-proof spirit, a redesigned bottle, and a strategic focus on the vodka category.

Pernod Ricard USA, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA, released a new line of Café de Paris sparkling wines.

Within the wine and spirits categories, dark spirits and blended wines are leading growth, according to analysts.

Pernod Ricard USA, New York, completed its acquisition of a significant majority stake in Avión Spirits LLC, owner of the ultra-premium tequila brand Avión, from its joint-venture partner Tequila Avión.