Monday, April 1st, 2013
The House of Mandela wines may be new, but they are steeped in a long history that is as rich as the African ... read more>Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
One of Argentina’s oldest wineries gears up for expansion. With Malbecs-Come-Lately sprouting up on American shelves like mushrooms after rain, here is a brain teaser: What is the best-selling Malbec in its modern homeland of Argentina? The answer is Rutini. The brand—imported to the U.S. along with its second label, Trumpeter, by Pasternak—may still qualify ... read more>Friday, October 5th, 2012
DFV’s Bota Box Leads the Booming Genre. Aside from screwtops, no other category has more profoundly changed the U.S. wine landscape in recent memory than 3L bag-in-box wines. As surely and steadily as table wine consumption has risen, 3L boxes have grown even faster. Shops of all sizes and orientations continue to make room for ... read more>Monday, September 10th, 2012
The Successful Line Continues to Expand, Broadening a Loyal Fan Base Skinnygirl Cocktails, created by entrepreneur and bestselling author Bethenny Frankel, exploded onto the spirits scene in 2009. Skinnygirl Margarita is the flagship product, a ready-to-serve revolution in a bottle. Beam Inc. acquired the brand in 2011, and set about expanding not only the geographic ... read more>Monday, September 10th, 2012
Soleil Mimosa Breaks New Ground In Sparkling Wine. The story of Soleil (formerly branded St. Clair) Mimosa is one of French ingenuity and American hard work. Winemaker Hervé Lescombes relocated from Burgundy, France to New Mexico in order to start a winery in 1981. Today, Southwest Wines, also called St. Clair Winery, is situated in ... read more>Thursday, August 16th, 2012
While it is a classic G-S-M blend, the Tempranillo makes it 'uniquely ... read more>Monday, August 13th, 2012
Fresh Trio from Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Targets a Younger ... read more>Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Brands aren’t created overnight—even if they spring from sudden inspiration. The genesis of WineWave’s House Jam line came back in 2007, out of owner Jack Cacciato’s desire to be bold and ... read more>Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Napa Valley's successful Folie à Deux brand moves to the appellation next ... read more>