Australian winemaker plants Greek grape variety Assyrtiko
An Australian wine producer has announced that it has planted Greek vines that produce white wine grapes, Assyrtiko – a first for Australia.
Hiscot merges fully with Jinro
South Korea scotch whisky producer, Hiscot Ltd has merged fully with Korean brewing company,Hite-Jinro Group Co Ltd.
Gallo Winery buys Columbia and Covey Run
Californian wine producer E&J Gallo Winery has announced that it has purchased Washington State’s Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands.
Concha y Toro commits to Fetzer
Concha y Toro, the largest wine producer in Latin America, is committed to developing and improving the Californian wine producer, Fetzer, which it bought from Brown Forman in March 2011.
Nemiroff starts production in Belarus
Ukrainian vodka producer Nemiroff has started producing its vodka in Belarus. Nemiroff has partnered with Minsk Kristall in Belarus, which is part of national food processing company Belgospischeprom.
Portugal: Andresen releases 100yo port
Portugal: Boutique port producer Andresen has released a 100 year old port.