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Berentzen Execs Urge Vote for Takeover by Sazerac

Sazerac Co. has launched a takeover bid for Berentzen-Gruppe, a German distiller, and Barentzen's CEO says the bid for all of Berentzen's shares at Euro 5.55 (about $6.37) each is "an outstanding opportunity," "very attractive" and recommended shareholders accept

Gravitas Acquires Rising Star Wine Group

Gravitas Wine Marketing & Sales, a California fine-wine sales, marketing and distribution company, said it acquired Rising Star Wine Group, a California wholesale wine broker and distributor serving the state’s wine trade since 2003. The acquisition expands Gravitas’ statewide reach, adds veteran sales representatives and brings the company’

The Woman Who Changed How Vintners View Yield and Quality

The Woman Who Changed How Vintners View Yield and Quality

For years, many Oregon Pinot noir producers believed that making high-quality wine required cutting fruit from the vine and keeping yields low. The practice reflected concern about balance, ripeness and Oregon’s reputation for premium wine. But Oregon State University Extension Service viticulture specialist Patty Skinkis kept seeing vineyard

Deloitte Sees Holiday Retail Sales Rising 4% to 4.8% to Hit $316.1 Billion or More

Holiday retail sales are projected to total between $1.70 trillion and $1.71 trillion during the November 2026 through January 2027 period, representing an increase of 4% to 4.8% from the same period in 2025, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. In 2025, holiday sales increased

B.R. Distilling Ups Allocation of Blue Note Bourbon & Honey Rye Cask Whiskey

B.R. Distilling Ups Allocation of Blue Note Bourbon & Honey Rye Cask Whiskey

Blue Note Bourbon, significantly increased the allocation for its wildly popular Honey Bourbon and Honey Rye Cask Whiskey, which sold out quickly the past two years. “Our third annual Honey Bourbon and Honey Rye Cask Whiskeys, which are crafted in Memphis, are a testament to the creativity and craftsmanship that

Prepared Cocktails Return to Growth; Value Channels Sole Driver of $ Growth

Prepared Cocktails Beer, Wine, and Spirits (BWS) returned to dollar growth for the week ended Sept. 12 after more than a month of declines, NIQ reports with sales increasing +2.0%, while case volume slipped -1.9%. The rebound reflects continued strength in Spirits and Wine-based RTDs, which helped

Ita Wines Owner Acquires Devona

Kelsey Itameri, founder, owner and winemaker at Ita Wines, acquired Devona. Terms weren't disclosed. Devona is the third winery that John and Molly Abbott have founded. The other two are Abeja and Canoe Ridge Vineyard, both in Washington State. The John Abbott will stay on at Devona as