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DAOU Unveils 2023 Soul of a Lion and Debuts Multi-City Experiential Tour

DAOU Unveils 2023 Soul of a Lion and Debuts Multi-City Experiential Tour

DAOU Vineyards, one of the world's leading wine estates in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, announced release of 2023 DAOU Soul of a Lion. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle expression of DAOU Mountain and the uncompromising pursuit of excellence that defines the winery. Inspired by

Sazerac Acquires Dirty Shirley

Sazerac Co. said it acquired Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand known for its cheeky vodka-spiked take on the classic Shirley Temple. Terms weren't disclosed. "We are excited to make the Dirty Shirley brand a part of the Sazerac family," says Jake Wenz,

New Study: Wine Drinkers Less Likely to Die for All Causes than Beer, Spirits Fans

Compared with never or occasional drinkers, those with high alcohol consumption were 24% more likely to die from any cause, 36% more likely to die from cancer and 14% more likely to die from heart disease, a study presented at the American Heart Association's annual conference found. But

Wark: Blame K-Shaped Economy for Decline in Wine Sales

Wark: Blame K-Shaped Economy for Decline in Wine Sales

As far as I know, we are the only alcohol-beverage newsletter to regularly report on economic matters, and we are the only one to have consistently for the past decade warned that the ever-increasing squeeze of middle- and lower-class bev/al consumers would hurt all segments and

SGWS Extends Distribution Pact with Pernod Ricard Adds 3 States

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) said it extended its distribution agreement with Pernod Ricard USA, the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA., the world's second largest spirits and wine company. With this latest agreement, Southern Glazer’s will expand its footprint with Pernod

Michel Rolland, World's Most In-Demand Winemaking Consultant, Dies at 78

Michel Rolland, who helped the Bordeaux region regain its prominence efore becomingthe driving force for the emerence of Napa Valley 'cult" Cabernets including the Robert Mondavi Winery. At one point, he was the world's most in-demand wine consultant, helping spawn the "flying winemaker"

Santa Margherita Owners Buy Oregon's Domaine Lumineay from Coppola

Italy's Marzotto family, which built Santa Margherita into a Pinot Grigio powerhouse, has purchased the 41-acre Domaine Lumineux vineyard in Oregon's Dundee Hills (previously called Domaine de Broglie and before that known as Vista Hills Vineyard) from Francis Ford Coppola. Terms weren't disclosed.