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Talkin’ Tech: The Giants of Comparison Wine Shopping: Amazon and Google Shopping

Monday, March 25th, 2013

It wasn’t so long ago that wine stores could afford to be complacent about their websites. Online traffic would likely find them from a product search on a search engine or wine directory site, competition wasn’t too bad and Google Product listings were free. It was tempting for retailers to treat online orders as less ... read more>

Tags: amazon, ecommerce, shopping feeds, strategy
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New! On Call: Mixing with Tequila Avión’s New Espresso Liqueur

Monday, March 25th, 2013

The last person who ever imagined Tequila Avión would produce a flavored tequila is Jenna Fagnan, the company’s president. “We never thought about flavors because we are tequila purists—it’s all about the agave.” But then Fagnan and her team started noticing the number of people doing a shot of espresso and a shot of Avión ... read more>

Tags: Colin Maxwell, On Call, Tequila Avion, The General
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Speakeasy: Bryan Fry

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Bryan Fry, President & CEO, Pernod Ricard USA

The Beverage Network sits down with Bryan Fry, Pernod Ricard USA’s new President & CEO, to talk about selling to Millennial consumers, cross-category innovation and, yes, Irish ... read more>

Tags: Absolut, Bryan Fry, innovation, Kahlúa, Malibu, millenials, Pernod Ricard USA, Speakeasy
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PA House Passes Privatization Bill

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Late on Thursday night, March 21st, the Pennsylvania State House passed a measure to privatize the state’s wine and liquor business. This historic vote passed by a vote of 105-90. It now faces an uphill battle in the Senate. For more information, check out these links: philly.com ... read more>

Tags: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Privatization, PLCB
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Crystal Head Vodka Awarded Gold Medal At Russian Tasting Contest

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Crystal Head was awarded a Gold Medal for Excellent Taste from the 15th International Tasting Contest at the 2013 PRODEXPO Exhibition, in Moscow, ... read more>

Tags: Crystal Head Vodka
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SLA Update on Combo Packs

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

The New York State Liquor Authority has issued an advisory regarding combination packs. Read the full report ... read more>

Tags: combo packs, NYSLA
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Jim Barrett, of Chateau Montelena, Dies

Monday, March 18th, 2013

Jim Barrett, known for his wine beating the French at the Judgement of Paris, passed away last Thursday. Read more about Barrett’s life from Jon Bonné at The San Francisco Chronicle’s Inside ... read more>

Tags: Chateau Montelena, Jim Barrett, Jon Bonne, wine
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Heaven Hill Distilleries Offers Limited Edition Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon in Select Markets

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

March release of a special bottling of Elijah Craig Barrel ... read more>

Tags: bourbon, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Heaven Hill
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Think Tank Declares Heineken #1 Digitally Competent Brand

Friday, March 8th, 2013

L2 Think Tank has released its inaugural Beer Index ... read more>

Tags: Beer Index Study, Budweiser, Heineken, L2 Think Tank
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Governor Cuomo’s One-Stop Shop for Wine, Spirits & Beer

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

One Stop ... read more>

Tags: Governor Cuomo, New York State, One Stop Shop, Wine Beer and Spirits
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National

Talkin’ Tech: The Giants of Comparison Wine Shopping: Amazon and Google Shopping

New! On Call: Mixing with Tequila Avión’s New Espresso Liqueur

Speakeasy: Bryan Fry

PA House Passes Privatization Bill

Crystal Head Vodka Awarded Gold Medal At Russian Tasting Contest

SLA Update on Combo Packs

Jim Barrett, of Chateau Montelena, Dies

Heaven Hill Distilleries Offers Limited Edition Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon in Select Markets

Think Tank Declares Heineken #1 Digitally Competent Brand

Governor Cuomo’s One-Stop Shop for Wine, Spirits & Beer

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