Caton is known in the wine trade as he was senior marketing director with E&J Gallo, the world’s largest wine producer. Prior to that he…
Caton is known in the wine trade as he was senior marketing director with E&J Gallo, the world’s largest wine producer. Prior to that he…
Gresser was voted in at the general assembly of the CIVA (Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace), which was held in Colmar last month.He succeeds Jean-Nicolas Schaeffer who headed CIVA for the last three years as a representative of the negociant members. Gresser runs a family estate in Andlau and is a believer in biodynamics which he applies on his 11 hectares. He is also a…
Having held off the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickleson and Ernie Els, McDowell is said to be celebrating with a bottle of rare Ballantine’s Championship Blend which he co-created with Ballantine’s master blender, Sandy Hyslop. McDowell said: “Ballantine’s has always been a lucky charm for me and since my 2008 Ballantine’s Championship win in Korea I’ve played some of the best golf of my life.
In an official statement the board says it will commence a search process to appoint a new CEO once a decision is made concerning the proposed merger with Constellation Brands. Neil McGuigan, AVL’s general manager of production and supply, has been appointed interim CEO.
Berry Bros & Rudd, the well known wine and spirits merchants based in St James’s London, has announced that its former chairman, Anthony Berry has died. He served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and became Berry’s chairman in 1965. His son, grandson and great nephew still work in the company.
The actor is currently brand icon for the company’s Sobieski vodka. According to a statement from…
Henry Chevallier Guild, a partner at Suffolk-based Aspall Cyder, becomes the chairman of the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) from 2 September. Henry’s chairmanship will last…
Bacardi USA Inc., the United States import, sales and marketing arm of one of Bacardi, has announced two senior brand management appointments. Fannie Young becomes vice president, brand managing director for Dewar’s blended scotch whiskies. Young, who joined the company in February 2008, will continue to lead brand marketing efforts for its scotch whisky portfolio which includes Aberfeldy single malt scotch whiskies.
