Jesse Bongiovi Looks To Replicate Hampton Water’s Success With Lily Pond Group
Led by Hampton Water rosé, Lily Pond Group, the brand incubator founded by Jesse Bongiovi, is building out a wine and spirits portfolio that aims to balance accessibility and quality, leveraging lifestyle-focused marketing to bring a new generation of consumers into categories like fine wine, whiskey, and agave spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2026Wine Spectator: A New Era For Robert Mondavi Winery
When Robert Mondavi opened his winery on Highway 29 in 1966, it signaled a new era for Napa Valley. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2026News Briefs for June 24, 2026
•Rémy Cointreau’s Mount Gay has released a pair of new ultra-aged, limited edition rums: Exceptionally Aged 15 and Exceptionally Aged 25. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 24, 2026Interview, Part 2: Gallo Chief Commercial Officer Britt West
In the second part of our interview, Gallo chief commercial officer Britt West discusses the company’s recent acquisition of Four Roses, progress for Impact “Hot Brands” like Gran Malo, VMC, and Lucky One, and rapidly changing trends in the RTD category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2026Bacardi Fully Acquires Teeling Irish Whiskey
Bermuda-based Bacardi Limited has announced that it’s fully acquired Teeling Irish Whiskey, completing the acquisition that began in 2017 as a minority investment in the upstart whiskey brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2026News Briefs for June 23, 2026
•New Zealand’s Wairau River Winery, imported by Terlato, is introducing Braided, a white wine made from Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2026
