Beverage Dynamics back issues from November 2005:
"Up and running".(BY THE WAY)
Nov 01, 2005; ... The Gulf Coast area that was decimated by Hurricane Katrina is slowly recovering. To say that there is a return to normalcy would be an overstatement, though in certain areas that were not severely affected that is happening. Generally speaking, though, things are still pretty messy, ...
More on Pernod Ricard-Allied Domecq deal.(FYI: News, Notes & Trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... After finalizing the $14 billion deal to acquire the Allied Domecq wine and spirits brands and other assets, Pernod Ricard announced several new developments relative to the acquisition. The company secured the global marketing rights to Stolichnaya, a key Allied brand, by ...
Maker's Mark to Fortune Brands.(FYI: News, Notes & Trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Fortune Brands said that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has cleared the way for the company to unconditionally complete the purchase of Maker's Mark and its related facilities, including the distillery, in Loretto, KY. Maker's Mark was included in the Pernod transaction and had been ...
Absolut buys rest of Cruzan.(FYI: News, Notes & Trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The Absolut Spirits Co., a unit of Stockholm-based V&S Vin & Sprit AB, has purchased the portion of rum maker Cruzan International it didn't already own for $28.37 a share, or $69.6 million. The agreement came after Absolut ...
Super Target stores launch unbreakable Fetzer four-packs.(FYI: News, Notes & Trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Super Target stores in 14 states have debuted new "Ready To Go!" four-packs of Fetzer Valley Oaks Chardonnay ($8.99), White Zinfandel ($6.99) and Merlot ($8.99) in lightweight, unbreakable 187 ml PET bottles. Fetzer has already found acceptance of the "Ready To Go!" four-packs, ...
To commemorate the life of Jim Beam Brands' Master Distiller Booker Noe (Dec. 7, 1929-Feb. 24, 2004), Jim Beam Brands unveiled a life-size bronze statue of the legendary distiller.(FYI: News, Notes & Trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: To commemorate the life of Jim Beam Brands' Master Distiller Booker Noe (Dec. 7, 1929--Feb. 24, 2004), Jim Beam Brands unveiled a life-size ...
Bacardi Limited.(EXECUTIVE CHANGES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The board of directors of Bacardi Limited announced that Facundo L. Bacardi has been elected chairman of the board effective immediately, completing the company's chairman succession plan. Bacardi, 38, has served as vice ...
Sidney Frank Importing Co.(EXECUTIVE CHANGES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Sidney Frank Importing Co. promoted Lee R. Einsidler to chief executive officer of the company. Einsidler joined the ...
Remy Cointreau USA, Inc.(EXECUTIVE CHANGES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Remy Cointreau USA, Inc., the American subsidiary of France-based luxury wine and spirit company Remy Cointreau SA, appointed Thomas F. Jensen as president and ...
Terlato Wine Group.(EXECUTIVE CHANGES)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Terlato Wine Group (TWG) appointed Tom Steffanci as chief operating officer for ...
North Lake Wines, a Constellation Wines U.S. company, and Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., a leading exporter of Bordeaux wines, announced the appointment of North Lake Wines as the exclusive U.S. importer of Mouton Cadet and several other Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... North Lake Wines, a Constellation Wines U.S. company, and Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., a leading exporter of Bordeaux wines, announced the appointment of North Lake Wines as the exclusive U.S. importer of Mouton Cadet and several other Baron Philippe de ...
Constellation is also purchasing the Rex Goliath wine label from California's Hahn Estates for an undisclosed amount.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Constellation is also purchasing the Rex Goliath wine label from California's Hahn Estates for an undisclosed amount. Rex Goliath wines sold more ...
Palm Bay Imports has added three wine estates from northern Italy.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Palm Bay Imports has added three wine estates from northern ...
Outer Cape Imports, Ltd. has been named exclusive U.S. importer for two Australian brands, Capel Vale and John's Blend.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Outer Cape Imports, Ltd. has been named exclusive U.S. importer for two Australian brands, Capel Vale and John's Blend. Founded in 2005 by Joseph Carr, the former president ...
First Ireland Spirits, of Abbeyleix, Ireland, in conjunction with Heaven Hill Distilleries.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... First Ireland Spirits, of Abbeyleix, Ireland, in conjunction with Heaven Hill Distilleries, ...
Paterno Wines International announced a longterm agreement to market icewines from Peller Estates.(COMPANY NEWS)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Paterno Wines International announced a longterm agreement to market icewines from Peller Estates. The wines, made at a state-of-the art-winery on the Niagara Peninsula on Lake Ontario, include Three Peller Estates Andrew Peller Signature ...
New wine releases.(Business Briefs)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Raymond Vineyards has released its 2001 Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon (suggested retail, $70), featuring dark chocolate, black cherries, plums and vanilla bean with plush tannin; its 2002 Raymond NapaValley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($35), a well-structured, complex, ...
Correction.(Business Briefs)(Correction Notice)
Nov 01, 2005 ... In our cordials & liqueurs story in the September/October 2005 issue, we printed some incorrect information. Shakka Grape, Apple and Kiwi-flavored liqueurs are made with grain neutral spirits and some natural ...
Bubbly options for the holidays.(Retail Training)
Nov 01, 2005; ... When customers buy a bottle of wine, most of the time they're buying a beverage. But when customers shop for sparkling wine, they most likely are looking for more than that. Champagne and other sparkling ;vines represent ritual, luxury and status even more than they represent something ...
To selling spirits: some ideas for trading up customers to a wide range of superpremium spirits.(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2005; ... With the holiday selling season upon us, there's no better time to discuss retail strategies that might help trade up customers to superpremium spirits. Especially now, when consumers are inclined to spend a little more, both for themselves and for friends and family, retailers should ...
Retailing in the big D: Joe Jansen has built the nine-store Goody Goody Liquors chain in Dallas, TX, into a $100 million success story.
Nov 01, 2005; ... Joe Jansen, founder, owner and president of Goody Goody Liquors Inc. in Dallas, TX, credits a pair of sage mentors who served him well throughout his career as he traveled a long and decidedly American road to success: trial and error. By studying hard, starting from scratch, ...
Selling supermarket service and selection: Central Market's Dallas location is not your average supermarket, especially when it comes to beer and wine.
Nov 01, 2005; ... The typical notion of beer and wine in a supermarket setting is one of huge case stackings of Budweiser, Coors Light or mass market white zin, but you won't find any of those at Central Market in Dallas. But then again, Central Market is far from your average supermarket. The ...
Wine selections: the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel recommends a selection of food-friendly wines.(RETAILER)
Nov 01, 2005; ... For this issue, we asked members of our National Retailer Wine Panel to choose a few of their favorite wines to consume with meals. There were no parameters placed on type, location or price. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a numerical rating and the wine's ...
Holiday promotions: here's a selection of some of the holiday-themed merchandising materials available to retailers. Use them to create a festive store atmosphere to spur extra sales.
Nov 01, 2005 ... Absolut Vodka has a full lineup of a-store POS this holiday season, using the theme "Absolut Holiday Ornament." There are also mass end-aisle displays, case cards, recipe brochures as well as gift boxes for Absolut and the five Absolut flavors. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] ...
21st Annual Beverage Dynamics Advertising & Promotion Awards: the best advertising, promotion, packaging and merchandising materials in the beverage alcohol industry today.
Nov 01, 2005; ... The beverage alcohol industry has long been successful in adapting to the challenges of changing market conditions, by rather creating exciting new products or by re positioning tried-and-true brands in more advantageous ways. Major elements in this industry-wide effort are the innovative ...
21st Annual Beverage Dynamics Advertising & Promotion Awards.(Part 1)
Nov 01, 2005; ... ADVERTISING & PROMOTION AWARDS 2005 PRINT AD, CONSUMER FIRST PLACE Brand: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Company: Brown-Forman Corp. Global Director: Jim Murphy National Director: John Hayes Agency: Arnold ...
21st Annual Beverage Dynamics Advertising & Promotion Awards.(Part 2)
Nov 01, 2005; ... SWEEPSTAKES/TAKE-ONE CASE CARD FIRST PLACE Brand: Evan Williams Company: Heaven Hill Distilleries Marketing Director: Kate Latts Brand Manager: Kirstin Jackson Agency: Keller Crescent Co. Creative Directors: ...
Pearl Persephone.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * David Sherman Corporation has added a line extension to its Original Pearl Vodka with the debut of Pearl Persephone, the first superpremium pomegranate-flavored vodka. Pearl ...
White Rock Distilleries has added three new flavors to its Three Olives Vodka line: Berry, Citrus and Grape.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... White Rock Distilleries has added three new flavors to its Three Olives Vodka line: Berry, Citrus and Grape. The three new flavors join the existing six flavors--Three Olives Cherry, Vanilla, Raspberry, ...
Tequila Rose.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * McCormick Distilling debuted a new package for Tequila Rose, a strawberry-flavored cream liqueur and tequila. The new packaging features a sleek, pyramid-shaped bottle, with a ...
Dulseda.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * Diageo has introduced Dulseda, a superpremium liqueur inspired by the taste of the traditional Latin duke de leche, and made with a blend of select Caribbean rums and real cream. Dulce de leche, which means "milk jam," has a cultural resonance across all hispanic communities, the ...
Jose Cuervo International unveiled an updated look--with a cleaner, more contemporary design than previously--for its Jose Cuervo Especial and Jose Cuervo Clasico premium tequilas.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Jose Cuervo International unveiled an updated look--with a cleaner, more contemporary design than previously--for its Jose Cuervo Especial and Jose Cuervo Clasico premium tequilas. The new slightly ...
Red.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * St. Francis Winery has introduced Red, a Sonoma County blend of zinfandel, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese. It is full-bodied, features ripe red fruit flavors and spicy aromas, and ...
Palandri wines from Western Australia is introducing a competitively priced line of premium wines called Boundary Road.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Palandri wines from Western Australia is introducing a competitively priced line of premium wines called Boundary Road. The new line features a crisp 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, with citrus character, and a 2002 Shiraz, highlighted by blackberry, pepper, spice and vanilla on a long finish ....
Hiram Walker Liqueurs.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * Hiram Walker Liqueurs debuted a new look for its schnapps, brandy and cocktail mixers. The lines now sport a contemporary look, including actual photography on the labels to highlight the all-natural flavors used to ...
The renowned estate of WWE. Dr. H. Thanisch Erben Muller-Burggraeff has introduced a special dessert wine, available for the winter/holiday season: Rudolf Muller Riesling Eiswein 2004.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The renowned estate of WWE. Dr. H. Thanisch Erben Muller-Burggraeff has introduced a special dessert wine, available for the winter/holiday season: Rudolf Muller Riesling Eiswein 2004. The wine is rich, featuring aromas and flavors of apricot, peach and honey. It can be paired with cheeses ...
Delaforce.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * Delaforce, a tawny port specialist, has introduced four colheitas from the 1944, 1952, 1965 and 1986 vintages. Packaged in sleek, slim 500 ml bottles, the tawny ports make ideal hostess ...
Reyka Vodka.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... * Reyka Vodka, launched in the U.S. last September by William Grant & Sons, is both distilled and bottled in Iceland. Reyka, which means "steam" or "smoke" in Icelandic, is sourced from naturally demineralized glacial water from the Grabrok Spring ...
Bowmore Distillery has debuted two new limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies.(New Products & Packaging)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Bowmore Distillery has debuted two new limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies. Imported by White Rock Distilleries, Bowmore 1989, 16 Years Old, is bottled "straight from the cask," at a natural cask strength of 51.8% alcohol and is non-chill filtered. The 1989 yielded ...