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Sparkling wines, red wine blends fastest-growing segments

Millennials drive category growth

February 10, 2017

Capping several years of steady, modest growth for both domestic and import wines, the wine market in the United States continues to grow, experts note. Fueled by consumers’ interest in fine wine and increased product launches, the market has grown “at mid-single-digit rates on dollars [and] smaller single-digit rates on volume as consumers continue to trade up to more expensive wines,” says Danny Brager, senior vice president of beverage alcohol for New York-based Nielsen. “Sparkling wines in particular continue to grow dynamically at double-digit rates.”

Risata Red Moscato

January 30, 2017

Prestige Beverage Group announced that its Italian import Risata Wines is expanding the line to include a red Moscato.

Hopes End Red Blend

January 12, 2017

Hopes End introduced its Australian red blend, which is made using grapes from various locations in South Australia and is designed specifically for the millennial wine drinker, the company says.

Gemma di Luna

November 22, 2016

Enovation Brands Inc. introduced Gemma di Luna Moscato to its lineup of imported wines.

Segura Viudas teams with musical artist Anna Lunoe

Original tracks use the sounds of Cava

September 1, 2016

Segura Viudas, a Spanish Cava from The Freixenet Group, is pouring itself into the music world by collaborating with Electronic DJ, producer, vocalist and songwriter Anna Lunoe.

Terlato Wines welcomes Feudi San Gregorio to portfolio

Winery to import 8 estate wines

August 16, 2016

Lake Bluff, Ill.-based Terlato Wines announced a long-term partnership to import the wines of Feudi San Gregorio, a brand which hails from Campania, Italy.

Santa Margherita Wines launches ad campaign

For Who You Are campaign will be first as part of Santa Margherita USA

February 16, 2016

Santa Margherita Wines, Miami, announces the launch of its new advertising campaign — For Who You Are. This is the first campaign for Santa Margherita Wines as part of its new partnership with U.S. importer Santa Margherita USA Inc., also of Miami, the company says. For Who You Are will feature TV, print and digital advertising, kicking off a new creative approach with an intimate look at the Santa Margherita brand, it adds.

Nielsen finds red blends blossoming in wine category

Consolidations of wineries, wholesalers, retailers present challenges to smaller operations

Jessica Jacobsen

February 10, 2016

Sherwood Schwartz’ 1970s sitcom “The Brady Bunch” was among the first TV programs to address blended family dynamics. Tackling the growing pains of a newly formed family, the Brady’s eventually no longer were “steps” but a functioning family unit.

Lillet joins Pernod Ricard USA portfolio

Wine-based aperitif previously distributed by William Grant & Sons

January 4, 2016

New York-based Pernod Ricard USA announced that Lillet, a wine-based aperitif produced in Bordeaux, France, has joined the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of premium spirit and wine brands, effective Jan. 1.