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REINADO® Expands the Grand Empire Reserve Premium Collection with Additional Sizes at the 2013 IPCPR Convention & International Trade Show

92 rating and a distinctive smoking experience drive the Grand Empire Reserve's accelerated growth - July 12, 2013 - REINADO Cigars

Richland Distilling Company Launches Artisan Rum in Tennessee

Richland Rum - authentic, all natural, ultra premium rum, handcrafted in Georgia, will be available in select stores and bars in the Chattanooga area. - July 09, 2013 - Richland Rum

Mims Distributing Company Sponsors Second Annual Peak City Pig Fest in Downtown Apex

Raleigh Beer Distributor Supports Free Event Attended by More Than 20,000. - June 29, 2013 - Mims Distributing

Six Beloved Breweries Join Forces to Create the Great American Craft Beer Pub Crawl

Bar1 Events to host six local breweries in their presentation of select and limited edition beers and food pairings on June 29. - June 27, 2013 - Bar 1 Entertainment

Dallas Wine Tours Launch to Rave Reviews

Owners of popular Grapevine Wine Tours bring successful model to Dallas. - June 10, 2013 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC

Cellarz93 Starts Winemaker Dinner Series Featuring Palumbo Winery

Cellarz93 launches the first in what will become a monthly series of winemaker dinners featuring local vintners showcasing their wines in conjunction with fine dining to help people learn more about the excellent wine being produced in Temecula. - May 16, 2013 - Cellarz93 Restaurant Winehouse

The Wine Poste to Host Special Chef’s Dinner Featuring Driftwood’s Omar Flores

The Wine Poste invites Dallas diners to join its first Chef’s Dinner on June 3rd. Featuring the talented Chef Omar Flores of Driftwood, this elaborate feast will start with a sparkling wine reception. - May 15, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC

New Biotech Company Focusing on San Antonio’s Expanding Industry: Craft Beer

San Antonio’s newest biotech company, Alamo Yeast Labs, will be the first biotech company in Texas to service the craft beer industry and avid home brewers. Alamo Yeast Labs will premier its services during San Antonio Beer Week with a free seminar on brewing microbiology. - May 08, 2013 - Alamo Yeast Labs

Mims Distributing Company Adds Carolina Brewing Company to Its Roster

Distributor Expands Beer Selections with Brands from Holly Springs Brewery - May 04, 2013 - Mims Distributing

iBRIGHT LLC Introduces a New Range of Wood Wine Holders / Racks

iBRIGHT LLC brand of wine racks features qualities that are not offered by any other brand, shapes that are completely unique. The intriguing violin and ship’s wheel shapes are reason enough to spark interest. - May 02, 2013 - iBright LLC

The Wine Poste to Host Special Tasting of Gandona Wines

The Wine Poste is excited to host a special tasting with Gandona, one of California’s most celebrated new wineries. Gandona’s vintner, Manuel Pires, will be on hand to meet with attendees, sign bottles and discuss the two incredible Cabernet Sauvignons that he’s currently making. - April 30, 2013 - The Wine Poste, LLC

Michael Keenan Rocks Merlot-Cabernet with March Release of Awaited 2009 Mernet Reserve (93)

This month, Keenan Winery released the 11th vintage of its renowned Mernet Reserve. - April 27, 2013 - Robert Keenan Wineries

Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 years in business as Kansas City's favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. - April 23, 2013 - Jose Pepper's

North Coast Wine Industry Expo Expands to Meet Exhibitor Demand

Industry Trade Show Now Second Largest in North America. - April 23, 2013 - Wine Industry Network

North Carolina’s Expanding Interest in Craft Beer Sparks Job Growth at Mims Distributing Company

Leading Beer Distributor Adds Draft Tech, Brand Development Manager, Delivery Driver and Promotional Positions as More Craft Brands Come to the State. - April 19, 2013 - Mims Distributing

Tudor Wines Crowning Touch at Major NYC Culinary Event

On April 9, 2013, a stellar tag team of Monterey area-based chefs barnstormed Manhattan, showcasing the best food and wine of California’s lush Monterey Bay region. They included Ted Walter from the well-loved Passionfish in Pacific Grove, Tim Wood of the sumptuous Carmel Valley Ranch and... - April 17, 2013 - Tudor Wines

New iPhone Bar Inventory App a Boon to Small Bars and Taverns

New iPhone App answers small bar and tavern owners' need for a low cost, user friendly inventory control system. - April 12, 2013 - Ccuneus solutions

Algodon’s Marcelo Pelleriti First Argentine Winemaker to Receive 100 Parker Points for Bordeaux Wine

Scott Mathis, Founder of Algodon Wine Estates, is pleased to announce that Marcelo Pelleriti, Algodon’s Senior Wine Advisor, received a perfect score from Robert Parker for his wine Chateau La Violette 2010, a Merlot made in Pomerol, where Pelleriti has worked since 2001. The winemaker also... - March 14, 2013 - Algodon Wine Estates

The Irish Are Celebrating on Belt Line Rd. McFadden's Addison to Host a Full Weekend of St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

McFadden's Addison is celebrating St. Patrick's Day for a full weekend, beginning March 15, 2013. The St. Patrick's Weekend Blowout which lasts 3 days will feature giveaways including but not limited to: $2,000 Cash and a trip to Ireland. There will be live bands, DJ's, an indoor and outdoor party,... - March 07, 2013 - McFadden's Addison

Art Salvi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Art Salvi of Carmel, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of wine and spirits. About Art Salvi Art Salvi is the Vice President and General Manager of Southern Wine and Spirits of... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

BANG® – as Official Energy Drink of NHL Florida Panthers & BB&T Center

It was just announced that VPX’s BANG® will be named official energy drink of the NHL Florida Panthers and the BB&T Center, formerly known as the Bank Atlantic Center. - February 07, 2013 - VIRUN

St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal Presents WhiskyFête 2013

The St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal, in collaboration with OUIDRAM Whisky Tastings, announces the premiere Scotch Single Malt whisky tasting event of the year, WhiskyFête 2013, to raise funds for McGill University’s new Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies. - January 26, 2013 - OUIDRAM Whisky Tastings

Community Beer Company Announces Grand Opening Events for Dallas, TX-Based Brewery

Community Beer Company is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its 21,000 square foot brewery, located in the heart of Dallas, TX. To celebrate the formal launch of operations, the company has also announced week-long events at local craft beer-centric establishments culminating with weekend... - January 11, 2013 - Community Beer Company

REINADO® Recognized in Multiple Lists of Best 2012 Cigars

REINADO Grand Empire Reserve receives critical acclaim and acknowledged as one of the best cigars in 2012 by three cigar industry experts. - January 08, 2013 - REINADO Cigars

Wine Stars World is a Success. A Selection of V&N Cellars Wines is Now Available in the UK Through One of the Leading Online Wine Retailers, SWIG.

SWIG has listed three V&N Barcelona wines available to be shipped to every corner of UK including Highlands and the Islands. The wines are V&N Garnatxa Blanca, “an eccentric and exuberant expression of oaked Garnatxa”; V&N Reserva, a new discovery for Chateauneuf-du-Pape and... - December 23, 2012 - V&N Cellars

EURPAC Announces Executive Hire: Marianne Radley to Run Adult Beverage Division

Eurpac Service announces the formation of a new adult beverage division, led by ex-AB executive Marianne Radley. - December 06, 2012 - Eurpac Service

Mims Distributing Company Celebrates 10 Years with Yuengling

Distributor Marks Decade of Bringing America’s Oldest Brewery to Central North Carolina - November 28, 2012 - Mims Distributing

ABC Approves Vodquila for Distribution in Alabama

Vodquila LLC is proud to announce the availability of their product Red Eye Louie’s Vodquila in the state of Alabama. - October 23, 2012 - Vodquila LLC

2012 Holiday Gift Guide Launch from Bisou Boutique

Bisou, a.k.a bisouboutique.com, the independent, locally based online retailer, just added a collection of fresh gifts, wine and bar accessories; home decor and accents for fall and holiday 2012. Go stress-free this Holiday season with Stylish Gifts, Accessories and Entertaining Essentials from $20 to $100 at Bisou's online shop. - October 03, 2012 - Bisou Brand LLC

Creative Danes Introduces the Blade Wine Series by Menu - Bring Out the Best in Your Wine

Creative Danes is receiving Menu's new Blade series of wine accessories. - October 01, 2012 - Creative Danes

Roberson Wine Named London’s Best Wine Merchant at Decanter World Wine Awards

Roberson Wine has been named London Wine Merchant of the Year 2012 at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards. In front of a packed audience at the Royal Opera House on Wednesday September 5th, Roberson beat finalists The Sampler, Philglas & Swiggot, Vagabond Wines, Bottle Apostle and Lea & Sandeman to the prestigious title. - September 26, 2012 - Roberson Wine

The Medal Play Golf Tour Opens 4th Season in November with New Format and More Growth

The Medal Play Golf Tour is ready to begin its 4th season in the Palm Springs, CA area, 3rd season in the Phoenix, AZ area and new tours in the San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV areas under the direction of veteran tour director Blane Freytag. The tour, which provides golf enthusiasts the experience... - September 14, 2012 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Brixiom Announces New Contract with St. George Spirits

Offering technology solutions for the beer, wine and spirits industry, Brixiom's platform gives access to real-time data and provides a competitive edge. - September 03, 2012 - Brixiom

South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival

Twenty five of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, South Africa will be showcased at the 7th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 8th & 9th 2012 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. - August 28, 2012 - Grayhaven Winery

Pinnacle Imports Signs Multi-Year Contract with Brixiom

Stuart Swanepoel, President & CEO of Brixiom, announced that Pinnacle Imports, a family owned and operated fine wine and craft beer distributor, signed a multi-year contract with Brixiom. Pinnacle services more than 400 retail and restaurant customers throughout Alabama and the Florida... - August 22, 2012 - Brixiom

eMatchopolis Helps Nightclubs Survive and Compete in a Very Competitive Market

The nightclub business is strong and growing but only the savviest at social networking make it to profitability and success. According to nightclubbiz.com, 80% of the sales available in the nightclub industry go only to 20% of the establishments leaving 4 out of 5 nightclub owners struggling to... - August 08, 2012 - eMatchopolis

Boulder's Largest Liquor Store Gets It's Green on

Boulder's giant environmentally conscious Liquor Mart just got a new solar roof installed. - August 04, 2012 - Douglass Colony

Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"

Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn

BrewTrail.com Makes It Easier to Plan Your Brewery Tour

Three guys seek to change the world of beer tourism forever. - August 02, 2012 - Brew Trail

New Wine Industry Trade Event to Focus on North Coast

WineIndustryNetwork.com Announces Regional Trade Show & Conference - July 25, 2012 - Wine Industry Network

Malt House Limited Brings Home Brewing to Mt. Airy, PA

Philadelphia home brewers have a new store in the Mt. Airy area for equipment, supplies, and brewing tips. - July 14, 2012 - The Malt House

Mims Distributing Company Adds Railhouse Brewery’s Mastiff Oatmeal Stout to Its Offerings

Award-Winning Beer Distributor Brings Sweet Stout Variation to Central North Carolina. - July 07, 2012 - Mims Distributing

Belize Distributor Karl H Menzies Launches New Site

Karl H Menzies announced the launch of a new, more user friendly version of its website - http://www.karlmenzies.com/. This website allows Karl H Menzies to more easily showcase all the different products that they offer. The website now features two categories of products: Surface Solutions which... - July 05, 2012 - Karl H Menzies

Great Wines Direct Offer an Extensive Range of 2011 Vintage Wines

Great Wines Direct, one of the UK's top wine companies offers 1000's of wines selected from growers and estates from over 18 countries worldwide. All the new 2011 vintage wines including Ashbourne Red Pinotage, Biblia Chora Sauvignon Blanc, Sept Saisons Viognier and more are now in stock and... - June 27, 2012 - Great Wines Direct

Wine Industry Network Continues Rapid Growth

WIN expands direct marketing network to 300+ supplier members. - May 31, 2012 - Wine Industry Network

Gatt Wines Top of the New World

The trophy for best new world red wine at the largest and most prestigious wine competition in Asia was awarded to 2008 Gatt High Eden Shiraz. The elegant shiraz from Eden Valley came out on top of a highly competitive field of leading wines from around the globe. The trophy was presented by H.I.H. Princess Takamado at the Japan Wine Challenge Awards Ceremony. - May 28, 2012 - Gatt Wines