ACDC, the Australian rock band, joined forces with German brewer Karlsberg and Eurobrew Inc. to introduce a rock-inspired premium lager to the United States.
Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, announced that through its partnership with Oprah Winfrey, which began a year ago, sales of Teavana Oprah Chai have now raised more than $5 million for youth organizations in the United States and Canada.
Top Chef contestant Fabio Viviani released his new wine collection in partnership with Carlos Quimbo and Sean Thomas of Sipp LLC. The Fabio Viviani Wine Collection features wines that are derived from California grapes and carefully crafted on a small scale.
Six premium, luxury tequilas planned for 2014, 2015
November 20, 2014
Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America and New York-based Combs Wine & Spirits, owned by rap artist and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs, unveiled a newly expanded portfolio of liquors from its Deleón Tequila luxury brand. This month, the duo will launch new Platinum and Reposado variants, and it intends to launch four more tequilas within the next year.
Proceeds of wine purchase benefit Kershaw’s Challenge
November 18, 2014
OneHope Wine, Los Angeles, announced the launch of its Clayton Kershaw Signature Series varietal. This wine program was created to give influencers a platform to be used for a positive purpose, the company says.
Diageo brand named Official Toast of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
September 8, 2014
Sean "Diddy" Combs and the makers of Ciroc Ultra Premium vodka announced the newest addition to its flavor portfolio — Ciroc Pineapple infused vodka. The new vodka offers a rich pineapple flavor with a touch of vanilla and a tropical finish, according to Diageo, the brand’s Norwalk, Conn.-based parent company.