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17 August

2021 IBWSS Show Visitor Registrations Now Open - IBWSS

Be part of the biggest gathering of Bulk Wine, Bulk Spirits, and Private Label professionals in the US.

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17 August

Introducing Opia Sparkling Chardonnay - Wine Industry Advisor

Now making its U.S. debut with specialty importer Origins Organic, Opia Sparkling Chardonnay (SRP $15) from Domaines Paul Chavin is a new certified organic entry in the fast-growing low-/no-ABV category. Opia, which launched in 2017, becoming an instant hit in its native France, is today an international phenomenon, distributed in over 30 countries in Europe and Asia, with 2020 sales in excess of 400,000 cases worldwide.

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17 August

Royal Prince Wines Launches 90-Point Rose in New Quartino® by Govino Format - Wine Industry Advisor

Vintner David Green and Winemaker Maayan Koschitzky of Royal Prince Wines today announced they will debut the first single-serve wines in Quartino® by govino with their 2020 Royal Princess Rose, Russian River Valley in mid-August 2021.

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17 August

Western Spirits Launches Ten Ball Cocktails RTD Line - Brewbound

Western Spirits enters the flavored malt beverage space with the release of Ten Ball Cocktails, its first line of ready-to-drink beverages, available in select markets.

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17 August

Stone Brewing Launches Stone Hazy IPA - Brewbound

Stone Hazy IPA hits the market this week with a truly hazy glow. It is juicy, creamy and unlike any beer of Stone’s past. This week, the 6.7% ABV beer joins Stone’s lineup of year-round offerings nationwide.

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17 August

Sassy cider adds Organic style to range - Drinks Retailing News

Normandy cider producer Sassy has added a certified organic cider to its range

The 4% abv semi-dry cider is made from five varieties of cider apples grown and hand-picked near its Chateau de Sassy base.

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17 August

Adnams enters the bag-in-box wine market - Drinks Retailing News

East Anglian wine shop chain Adnams has introduced two own-brand organic bag-in-box wines to its drinks portfolio.

The line-up comprises 2.5-litre white and red wines from Vino de la Tierra in Castilla in Spain, both priced at £19.99.

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17 August

Bacardi to release sherry finish as first in wood-aged series - Drinks Retailing News

Bacardi is to release a rum aged in sherry casks in September.

The limited edition Bacardi Reserva Ocho Sherry Cask Finish is the first in a series of rums aged in different types of cask that the brand will bring to the market over the next five years.

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17 August

Moses Boyd and Appleton in vinyl and rum collaboration - Drinks Retailing News

Appleton Estate rum has teamed up with jazz artist Moses Boyd to create a rum and jazz subscription service.

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17 August

El Mayor Tequila Debuts Limited-Edition Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged - Bevnet

For four generations, the famed González family has produced exceptional tequila. The family’s latest limited-edition offering, El Mayor Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged, continues their honored and extraordinary tequila-making tradition. El Mayor Extra Añejo Sherry Cask Aged is aged 38 months in sherry casks, resulting in a liquid with a golden amber color and an exceptionally smooth and balanced finish of oak, vanilla and caramel.

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17 August

Copal Tree Distillery Releases Cacao-Infused Rum In U.S. - Bevnet

Copal Tree Distillery, the makers of award-winning, single estate Copalli Rum have expanded the release of the unique Copalli Cacao in the United States.

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17 August

French designer Pierre Yovanovitch creates rosé bottle - The Drinks Business

French interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch is the latest in a growing number of designers to put their signature stamp on a rosé bottle design.

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