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Eclipse Importing Co. will release is Eclipse Cognac Cream in March. 

I’ve always had a curiosity about the wine industry, and having a mom who has a strong knowledge of wine has helped fuel this intrigue. However, the diversity of the category always has intimidated me.

R. Griesedieck Distilling Co. now offers Warbler Silver Rum, a rum that pays tribute to the company’s pre-Prohibition heritage. 

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., acquired a minority stake in Nashville, Tenn.-based Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a distillery that produces a variety of craft whiskeys. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery will continue to operate independently to produce, market and sell its products. 

Cedar Ridge Distillery released its newest edition to its whiskey portfolio — Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey.  

New York-based Breakthru Beverage Group, the beverage wholesaler formed by Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage on Jan. 1,  launched Jan. 4 in markets across the country.  

Kobrand Corp.’s port wine brand Croft announced the launch of a new varietal — Croft Reserve Tawny Port. 

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. 

The Stewart family, owners of Sonoma, Calif.-based Lake Sonoma Winery, has negotiated the purchase of Envolve Winery from sibling proprietors Mike, Kate and Chris Benziger and Ben Flajnik. 

Griffon Brands LLC offers its self-titled bag-in-box vodka in select markets within the United States.