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Tank Garage Winery introduced three new red wine blends. 

New York-based Pernod Ricard USA is announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in Avión Spirits LLC, owner of the ultra-premium tequila brand Avión, from its joint-venture partner Tequila Avión, New York. Founder Ken Austin and President Jenna Fagnan, along with Grammy Award winner Jeezy, will remain highly involved and financially incentivized at least until 2020 to help fuel its next wave of growth, the company says.

Glen Moray announced the release of its latest NAS Classic Range expression: Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish. 

Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., announced the acquisition of Tamarack Cellars, Walla Walla, Wash. 

For the first six months of the fiscal year, the company’s reported net sales increased 10 percent to $1.6 billion, compared with the prior-year period.

The company posted consolidated net sales of 544.4 million euros, with reported growth of 6 percent and an increase of 7 percent on an organic basis.

Indianapolis-based Easley Winery announced that it has completed a multi-million-dollar investment in property and equipment at its facility in downtown Indianapolis.

Drink sales remain a dynamic and important part of the restaurant and bar business, but finding growth continues to be a challenge for operators and brand marketers alike.

Lovino LLC relaunched Lovino Sangria. 

This New Year, the team behind Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America Inc., released a special-edition whisky exclusive to travelers: Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Sherry Cask Finish, which now is available in duty-free stores worldwide.