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Foley Family Wines & Spirits ranks among the top 20 wine marketers in the U.S. with annual volume of 1.8 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Recently, the company has turned its attention to spirits and quickly assembled an impressive portfolio of both domestic and imported offerings spanning whisk(e)y, vodka, gin, Tequila, and liqueurs. Early last year, Foley acquired Minden Mill Distillery in Nevada, a grain-to-glass operation with a robust tourism business and the ability to scale up to 100,000 cases. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller met with Foley Family president Shawn Schiffer to hear more about the rapidly evolving spirits range. #foleyfamilywines #wineindustry #spiritsindustry https://lnkd.in/eBR2Jqf8

In addition to being the largest wine marketer both in the U.S. and worldwide, GALLO is now a force in spirits as well, with its Spirit of Gallo division ranking third among all spirits marketers in the U.S. in volume terms according to Impact Databank, after only Diageo and Sazerac, with a market share of approximately 11.5%. #gallo #spiritsindustry https://lnkd.in/ezn4pphy

The Duncan family, owners of California fine wine brands Silver Oak, Twomey, Ovid, and Timeless, is introducing a new Oregon label, Prince Hill Vineyards. The new brand takes its name from the 34-acre Dundee Hills vineyard the Duncan family acquired from pioneering Oregon winemaker Dick Erath in 2017. Prince Hill’s initial lineup includes a Chardonnay Willamette Valley ($75), Pinot Noir Dundee Hills ($70), and single-vineyard Prince Hill Pinot Noir Dundee Hills ($95), all from the 2022 vintage. #wineindustry #californiawine #oregonwine https://lnkd.in/ecR33qJE

Join Us at the 48th Annual Impact Marketing Seminar! Now in its 48th year, the Impact Marketing Seminar is a premier one-day event that brings together CEOs, presidents, and senior executives to discuss evolving trends and vital issues relevant to the wine and spirits industry. Don't miss out – click the link below to buy your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/dxVkHde3 #ImpactMarketingSeminar #WineAndSpirits #IndustryEvent #Networking #BusinessLeadership

California officials say the state had a wet winter and is not experiencing drought conditions right now, but several large wildfires ignited over the weekend, thanks to high temperatures and gusty winds. Hopefully this is not the start of a busy fire season. https://lnkd.in/gtd2jxhr

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits chairman Harvey Chaplin, a self-made entrepreneur who turned a modest Florida spirits and wine distributorship into a national, multibillion-dollar powerhouse, passed away Sunday, June 9 of natural causes at the age of 95. “Harvey was undoubtedly one of the great pioneers and visionaries in our industry,” said Marvin R. Shanken, chairman of M. Shanken Communications, Inc. “He left an indelible mark on the wine and spirits business.” #southernglazers #spiritsindustry #wineindustry https://lnkd.in/e77GciQz

The spirits-based ready-to-drink category continues to connect with consumers in the U.S. across both the on- and off-premise markets. According to Impact Databank, the spirits-based RTD market in the U.S. showed another strong increase last year, with volume reaching 57 million cases, up from about 42 million cases a year earlier. As recently as 2019, spirits-based RTDs collectively depleted under 10 million cases in the U.S. #spirits #highnoon #shankennewsdaily https://lnkd.in/eG9MNhFm

California winemaker O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is opening a new luxury division with the acquisition of Sonoma-based Ram’s Gate Winery for an undisclosed sum. Ram’s Gate is known for upscale Pinot Noir and Chardonnay retailing from $45 up to around $150 a bottle, with its wines regularly garnering 90-plus scores from Wine Spectator. #wineindustry #oneillvintners https://lnkd.in/eduS3jhw

In January, SND exclusively reported the creation of Round 2 Spirits by Patrón veterans John Paul DeJoria, Ed Brown, Lee Applbaum, and Dave Wilson, and former Southern Glazer’s exec Brad Vassar. Today, Round 2 is launching its first product, a vodka distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave called Weber Ranch 1902 ($28 a 750-ml.). Handled nationally by Southern Glazer’s, the new entry is debuting first in California, Texas, Florida, and New York, with a full rollout to follow shortly. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller spoke with Applbaum, who serves as Round 2’s president and COO, ahead of the launch. #Patrón #spiritsindustry #southernglazers https://lnkd.in/gTeYQGgS

Diageo has announced some key leadership changes in its North America unit. Current president, US Spirits, Gregorio Gutierrez, who has held that role since 2022, is leaving the company. He will be replaced by company veteran Stephen Rust, previously president, Reserve & New Business Commercialization. #diageo #spiritsindustry https://lnkd.in/e_wBaEvx