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U.S. wine exports, 90 percent of which are from California, reached $1.62 billion in winery revenues in 2016, a new record, according to the San Francisco-based Wine Institute. Despite challenges from a strong dollar, winery revenues were up 1 percent from 2015.  Volume was 412.7 million liters or 45.9 million cases, it adds. 

Svedka vodka, a brand of Constellation Brands Inc., announced a new addition to its portfolio: Svedka Blue Raspberry. 

The distilled spirits sector achieved accelerated growth in 2016 with supplier sales up 4.5 percent to $25.2 billion, volumes up 2.4 percent to 220 million cases and a seventh straight year of market share gains relative to beer, the New York-based Distilled Spirits Council announced at its annual economic briefing for media and Wall Street analysts, sponsored by Spirited Funds.

Terlato Wines announced a long-term partnership to launch Maxville Wines in the United States. 

Union Horse Distilling Co. announced the re-release of its Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey. 

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots prepare to hit the gridiron Feb. 5 for Super Bowl 51, consumers across the country are gearing up as well. Many plan to catch the game on live TV and are figuring out which foods and beverages they’ll want when it’s time to sit down and watch the game.

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, is ringing in the Lunar New Year with the release of its Year of the Rooster limited-edition bottle. 

Absolut, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, introduced the newest flavor joining its citrus portfolio: Absolut Lime.