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The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner ZYR Russian Vodka featured for the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival in NorthWestern Florida. - March 28, 2008 - ZYR Russian Vodka
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
The Gift of “Pretentious Wine for Unpretentious People” Tops Wine Lover’s Wish List This Year
As the Boutique Wine Universe Continues its Rapid Expansion, Tobacco Road Cellars Continues Its Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Gift - December 16, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Maple River Winery Releases Medora Chokecherry Wine
Handpicked chokecherries from Medora and Billings County North Dakota were used to make this limited edition Chokecherry Wine. - December 08, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Domaine Carneros’ Brut Rosé Cocktail "Bouquet of Rosé" Will be Featured at Bubble Lounge Locations on the East and West Coasts
The Bubble Lounge (www.bubblelounge.com), an elegant Champagne and sparkling wine lounge, will be kicking off its inaugural After Work Fridays cocktail special by featuring the “Bouquet of Rosé,” made with Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, at its New York and San Francisco... - December 05, 2007 - Domaine Carneros
Wenger Corp. Boosts Marketing Efforts and Sales Force
Wenger Corp., owner of GO, the unique beverage served in tubes, last week announced that in preparation for another year of even higher demand for its tube drinks, it will massively expand marketing and sales capacities. Managing director Gustav Wenger: "We do receive about 50 inquiries... - December 04, 2007 - GO-more.com
Snooth Announces $1 Million in Angel Funding
World's most comprehensive wine review site plans international expansion - November 28, 2007 - Snooth
Third Release is a Winning Combination of Hard Work and Great Winemaking, as Parallel Napa Valley Introduces Its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon by Philippe Melka
On the heels of two previous sell-out releases, the third vintage from Parallel Napa Valley is truly charmed, as the up and coming Napa mountainside winery is proud to introduce its latest winner – its 2005 Cab, again just in time for ski season. Created by Parallel winemaker Philippe Melka,... - November 12, 2007 - Parallel Napa Valley
Snooth Launches "My Wines"
World's largest wine review site presents unified view for wine - October 29, 2007 - Snooth
CHOW’s Square Off Cocktail Competition Signs Out
One amateur mixologist and one professional bartender battled to create the perfect organic cocktail with featured spirit Square One® Organic Vodka (http://squareonevodka.com) at CHOW’s Square Off cocktail competition on September 25, 2007 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. - October 25, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Square One® Organic Vodka is a Perfect Way to Toast the Environmental Media Association Awards, October 24, 2007
Square One® Organic Vodka (www.squareonevodka.com) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it is a sponsor of the 2007 Environmental Media Association Awards (www.ema-online.org), an evening that celebrates the achievements of the environmental and entertainment communities. - October 22, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Gives the Margarita a New Twist
New Recipe Guide Infused with 100 New Takes on the Classic Tequila Cocktail - October 19, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Whitmore Wine Co. Starts New Round of Funding
Hot new wine brand geared toward younger wine drinkers looking to raise $1M in next year for new products, expansion of existing brands. - October 18, 2007 - Whitmore Wine Co.
Big Tattoo Wines Celebrate Five Years of Commitment to Fundraising
It was fall of 2002 when Billington Wines released Big Tattoo Red, a wine with a unique mission – a mission to give back to the community, to help others and to ultimately make a difference. Now, five years later, the brand, along with its mission has secured its spot in the wine market and... - October 11, 2007 - Billington Wines
New Looks for the Website of GO, the Stylish Tube Drinks
This week GO, the stylish tube drinks, presented the new looks for its website go-more.com. - September 29, 2007 - GO-more.com
Snooth Announces Launch Of GrapeVine
World's largest wine review site makes online wine shopping social - September 19, 2007 - Snooth
Unit Brazil to Sell Acai Berry Juice from RAJA FRUTAS
Ingredient brokering house Unit Brazil has joined efforts with RAJA FRUTAS with the purpose to export high quality acai berry ingredients to worldwide buyers. Acai berry is considered now the #1 superfood because of its outstanding contents of antioxidant elements (ORACs). - September 14, 2007 - Unit Brazil
Wenger Corp. & GO Tube Drinks
The Revolution had begun in the year 2004 with the idea to take the well-known aluminium tubes used for mustard and mayonnaise and fill them with something completely different. This idea was borne by Wenger Corporation, an Austrian enterprise that since the year 1886 produces food products of highest quality. For more than 120 years Wenger Corporation strives to surprise the food market with innovative products. With GO (www.go-more.com) this goal was reached once again. - September 01, 2007 - GO-more.com
Vermont Organic Maple Liqueur
Green Mountain Distillers of Stowe, Vermont is proud to announce the release of the first and only 100% Organic Maple Liqueur. - August 30, 2007 - Green Mountain Distillers
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
Snooth Releases Facebook Wine Application
Wine recommendation engine releases Facebook wine application, backed by world's largest wine database. - July 27, 2007 - Snooth
Chatham Hill Winery Wins Standing Ovation Award
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery was recognized, with a Standing Ovation award, as the top North Carolina vineyard and/or winery in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on taste,... - July 26, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Snooth Partners with Beverage Media Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with BMG allowing users to browse the inventory of over 40 liquor stores across the US - July 11, 2007 - Snooth
New Vodka Arrives from France Challenging All Others to Room Temperature Taste Tests
"I’m sure we’ll lose one of these tests eventually," says Paul Connors of Legacy Imports, Inc., the creator and US marketer of Peureux Perfect 1864 vodka. "We’re bound to run into someone who genuinely does not like their vodka to be so smooth." Connors and... - June 30, 2007 - Peureux Perfect 1864
Snooth Launches Public Beta Version of its Website
Snooth, the comprehensive website for researching, reviewing, and buying wine, is now available to all users. - June 08, 2007 - Snooth
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Snooth Partners with Inertia Beverage Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with Inertia to provide users with direct link to wineries - May 13, 2007 - Snooth
Maple River Winery's 2007 North Dakota Artist Series
North Dakota's Maple River Winery announces its 2007 North Dakota Artist Series showcasing talent from all over North Dakota. Each exhibit runs for 2 months with a free wine and cheese reception honoring each artist on the first Friday of each exhibit. - May 02, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Snooth Announces Partnerships
Wine recommendation engine signs up five merchant partners. - April 28, 2007 - Snooth
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Partners with Admiral Imports
Voodoo Tiki, the company that produces the world’s smoothest Tequila, has partnered with Admiral Imports, a leading US-based drinks importer. According to Donna Taddeo, President, Voodoo Tiki Tequila, “The demand for our boutique brand has far exceeded our expectations. By partnering... - April 09, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Chatham Hill Winery Announces New Vice President
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that Brian K. Norkeveck has joined the winery as vice president of sales and business development for Chatham Hill and Sweet Carolina brands in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Norkeveck brings over... - April 02, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Celebrate Spring with the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Think Spring… Think of the The Shawangunk Wine Trail's popular Pasta Primo-Vino. This year the event is being held the weekend of April 21-22. Participants are invited to Celebrate Springtime and the start of the winegrowing season by visiting each of the wineries on the wine... - March 21, 2007 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Snooth Announces its Launch Team
Snooth announced that it has assembled a highly-driven, experienced team which is actively developing its vertical search engine and wine recommendation technology which is expected to launch in Summer 2007. “Each member of the Snooth team brings unique skills to the table and is highly... - March 20, 2007 - Snooth
Snooth Closes Initial Round of Financing
Wine recommendation engine raises $300,000. - March 20, 2007 - Snooth
Tobacco Road Cellars Syrah to Debut at Beaufort Food and Wine Festival
Tobacco Road Cellars is pleased to introduce the newest entry to their portfolio, the Tobacco Road Syrah Napa Valley 2005. Tobacco Road Cellars, a boutique Napa Valley winery, was founded by two North Carolina businessmen, Dusty Field and Jason Earnest. Embarking on a unique wine venture that... - March 19, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Ikon True Russian Vodka Muscles into Playgirl Magazine
Ikon True Russian Vodka Playgirl Magazine's official vodka for April issue release party - March 17, 2007 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
Third Annual Hudson Valley Wine Competition Winners
Stoutridge Vineyard & Winery was the setting on Sunday, February 18, 2007 for the Third Annual Hudson Valley Wine Competition. The competition was open to all commercial wineries in the Hudson Valley AVA using New York State fruit, but more exclusively, Hudson Valley fruit. This... - February 23, 2007 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Announcing Tobacco Road Cellars
Napa Valley wine with North Carolina inspiration is the vision of two NC entrepreneurs. Boutique winery in the heart of California wine country with a distinctive name with a history of tradition and reputation for excellence: Tobacco Road. - February 13, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Chatham Hill Winery Holds Annual Sweetheart Dinner
Jill Winkler, managing partner of Chatham Hill Winery, has announced that the winery will hold its annual Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7p.m. This is a unique event at the Triangle’s only winery and includes a romantic buffet-style dinner for two prepared by Daniel’s... - February 07, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Make Someone ‘Famous’ this Christmas with the Famous Grouse Personalised Whisky Bottle
The Famous Grouse are pleased to announce the launch of their very special personalised whisky bottle - the perfect Christmas gift. - December 05, 2006 - The Famous Grouse
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Brings Back the Tequila Lover - Ultra-Premium Tequilas Responsible for the New Tequila Trend
Within a short span of time, Voodoo Tiki Tequila has been able to establish itself as a premium brand of Tequila. Thanks to its superior quality, Voodoo Tiki Tequila has succeeded to a great extent in “weaning away” people from Vodkas and Martinis, and joining the ranks of Tequila drinkers. - December 01, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Tequila has an Ancient Chinese Secret-Voodoo, Africa and Ming Dynasty Play a Hidden Part in the History of the Legendary Elixir
Forget everything you thought you knew about tequila’s 15th century origin. Recent archaeological and historical findings are backing up mysterious legends that mix the past of the mysterious elixir with Voodoo, the rise of civilization on the African continent and even the Ming Dynasty. - November 21, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Tequila Lovers Unite at Meetup.com Website - New Club Offers Tastings, Recipes and Gifts For Tequila Fans
A new club has formed at popular website Meetup.com that unites tequila fans worldwide for tastings, tequila news, and other tequila related get-togethers. The club is located at the Meetup.com site at http://nightlife.meetup.com/272 . - November 15, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Collectors Eye Tequila Market - Voodoo Tiki Unites Tequila Lovers and Collectors
Tequila has found a new ally in the battle for the hearts of American consumers. Collectors are snapping up rare brands and collector edition bottles of the famous elixir faster than a spring breaker can “pop a tequila shooter.” - October 26, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Ikon True Russian Vodka Packs a Cool Shot for Alberta
Ikon True Russsian Vodka available in Alberta through Pearle Boyz beverage Company. - September 15, 2006 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
Costa Rica Prepares for Chilly Arrival of Ikon True Russian Vodka
Ikon True Russian Vodka to enter Costa Rica. - August 13, 2006 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
Voodoo Tiki Casts Spells with New Tequila Drink Recipes: Bartender Mixes Up Some Magic
The dog days of summer had the band members of Fallz looking for a cool place to hang out after what seemed an unusually long work week. Deciding to swing by Swig Bartini, they found a friend in bartender/mixologist extraordinaire "Brucifer" who mixed up some Voodoo Tiki magic. Just what the doc, er “witch doctor,” that is – ordered. - July 31, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Wine Design Notices Increase in the Number of Proposals Made Using Personalised Wine Labels
Personalised wine leader, Wine Design, have noticed a marked increase in the number of proposals made using a personalised "will you marry me" label. - July 03, 2006 - Wine Design