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Exclusive: Deutsch Extends Gray Whale Into The Vodka Category

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits saw its Gray Whale gin brand rise 10% to 40,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank, leveraging eye-catching packaging and coastal-themed marketing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 27, 2026

Southern Glazer’s Gains Edrington In New York

Edrington has tapped Southern Glazer’s as its distributor in the New York market, effective June 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 27, 2026

Wine And Spirits Show Improved Retail Trends Year-To-Date

The wine and spirits categories have shown improvement in both NielsenIQ and Circana channels in the year-to-date. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 27, 2026

News Briefs for April 27, 2026

•New Jersey-based Royal Wine Corp is launching J Folk Unwine, said to be the first kosher-certified dealcoholized wines in the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 27, 2026

French Luxury Portfolio Gaining Traction At Demeine Estates

Demeine Estates, the Napa Valley-based importer and marketer owned by the Lawrence family, entered the Bordeaux category early last year with Chateau Lascombes, the second-growth estate that’s also part of the Lawrence family’s holdings. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 24, 2026

Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Kicks Off In Denver

Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour 2026 kicked off April 18 with a return to the Mile High City. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 24, 2026

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