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Linking Alcohol with Sex Led to Banning Mallaskoski Brewery's Campaign
A controversial marketing campaign linking drinking of alcohol and sex was forbidden in Finland. The Finnish authorities banned Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski and a condom distributor RFSU of Finland from continuing their marketing campaign. The campaign for more responsible sex linked together alcohol and sexual behavior as the parties distributed condoms for free together with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. - August 13, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
A Condom with a Longdrink - Play It Safe Campaign
Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski (Seinäjoki, Finland) and RFSU of Finland are distributing condoms this summer alongside with Mallaskoski canned Gin Long Drink, an alcoholic beverage. The marketing campaign is targeted to the young adults encouraging them to have more responsible sex when under the influence of alcohol. The “Play it Safe” campaign video is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pK7AYQc-GE. Additional campaign material also at www.mallaskoski.fi/longdrink. - July 02, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Snooth Launches Contest Partnership with Wine Enthusiast Catalog
Users can win a EuroCave Wine Cellar by inviting friends to join the site. - June 27, 2008 - Snooth
A Taste of South Africa in the Heart of Virginia
What is bobotie, do you know? How about bunny chow or biltong? Who is Isliedh and what's a Meerlust? Over 40,000 South Africans living in the US know - and if they could drive to their local grocery store or wine shop and pick them up they would. If Americans knew what those things were, they might be wishing for them too. The third annual South African Food & Wine Festival dishes up a slice of South African culture, music, food & wine on July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Grayhaven Winery
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Snooth Names Advisory Board
Global, interactive wine resource selects leading industry names. - June 12, 2008 - Snooth
Nordic Craft Beer from Finland in a Can
Mallaskoski Brewery (FIN) brings canned Nordic craft beer to the market. Mallaskoski Brewery Ltd. (Seinäjoki, FINLAND) renews its beer image for its Kuohu branded craft beer. The change is targeted to emphasize the true nature of the Mallaskoski craft beer, its Nordic origin together with its... - June 08, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Boont Extra Special Beer Wins First at San Diego Brewing Competition
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Extra Special Beer competed against over 200 breweries to take 1st place in the "English Style Ale" category. - June 05, 2008 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
"Best-of-Appellation" Awarded to Sol Rouge for Top Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sol Rouge, a family vineyard and winery producing boutique California wines, was selected as “Best-of-Appellation” by Appellation America, receiving top honors for its 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sol Rouge selected as one of the 8 out of the 809 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon... - June 04, 2008 - Sol Rouge
Big Tattoo Wines Makes Annual Donation to Charities Across the United States
From California to Florida, Big Tattoo Wines is making a difference in the communities where their wines are sold. During the second week of May, Big Tattoo provided donations to 28 charities across the United States. - May 24, 2008 - Billington Wines
Dos Lunas Tequila Video Winners Announced
Dos Lunas Spirits, creator of the award-winning, ultra-premium Dos Lunas Tequila, today announced the winners of the “Take Your Best Shot” video contest. Filmmakers and videographers from around the world were invited to submit a 45-second video that included Dos Lunas Tequila. The... - May 21, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
Tobacco Road Cabernet Takes a Gold Medal at International Wine Judging
Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery with Tarheel State roots, received a major accolade in the winemaking world, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition. Wine industry experts awarded Tobacco Road’s 2005 “Vitality” Cabernet Sauvignon... - May 15, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
Flying Dog Brewery Releases Kerberos Tripel and Canis Major Mixed Pack
Flying Dog Brewery recently announced the release of a new addition to their “litter of ales” as Kerberos Tripel joins the brewery’s highly acclaimed Canis Major Series. Kerberos Tripel is a bottle conditioned, strong Belgian-style ale with a slightly hazy appearance and... - May 06, 2008 - Flying Dog Brewery
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services
WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
Now Available in NYC, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the Perfect Warm Weather Beer
Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen, the award-winning, highly-fermented southern German style of wheat beer with a distinctively cloudy appearance, is being introduced to the New York market. Refreshingly light, yet full-flavored, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the perfect warm weather beer. Imported by... - April 12, 2008 - Binding Brauerei USA
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner ZYR Russian Vodka featured for the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival in NorthWestern Florida. - March 28, 2008 - ZYR Russian Vodka
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
The Gift of “Pretentious Wine for Unpretentious People” Tops Wine Lover’s Wish List This Year
As the Boutique Wine Universe Continues its Rapid Expansion, Tobacco Road Cellars Continues Its Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Gift - December 16, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Maple River Winery Releases Medora Chokecherry Wine
Handpicked chokecherries from Medora and Billings County North Dakota were used to make this limited edition Chokecherry Wine. - December 08, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Domaine Carneros’ Brut Rosé Cocktail "Bouquet of Rosé" Will be Featured at Bubble Lounge Locations on the East and West Coasts
The Bubble Lounge (www.bubblelounge.com), an elegant Champagne and sparkling wine lounge, will be kicking off its inaugural After Work Fridays cocktail special by featuring the “Bouquet of Rosé,” made with Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, at its New York and San Francisco... - December 05, 2007 - Domaine Carneros
Wenger Corp. Boosts Marketing Efforts and Sales Force
Wenger Corp., owner of GO, the unique beverage served in tubes, last week announced that in preparation for another year of even higher demand for its tube drinks, it will massively expand marketing and sales capacities. Managing director Gustav Wenger: "We do receive about 50 inquiries... - December 04, 2007 - GO-more.com
Snooth Announces $1 Million in Angel Funding
World's most comprehensive wine review site plans international expansion - November 28, 2007 - Snooth
Third Release is a Winning Combination of Hard Work and Great Winemaking, as Parallel Napa Valley Introduces Its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon by Philippe Melka
On the heels of two previous sell-out releases, the third vintage from Parallel Napa Valley is truly charmed, as the up and coming Napa mountainside winery is proud to introduce its latest winner – its 2005 Cab, again just in time for ski season. Created by Parallel winemaker Philippe Melka,... - November 12, 2007 - Parallel Napa Valley
Snooth Launches "My Wines"
World's largest wine review site presents unified view for wine - October 29, 2007 - Snooth
CHOW’s Square Off Cocktail Competition Signs Out
One amateur mixologist and one professional bartender battled to create the perfect organic cocktail with featured spirit Square One® Organic Vodka (http://squareonevodka.com) at CHOW’s Square Off cocktail competition on September 25, 2007 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. - October 25, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Square One® Organic Vodka is a Perfect Way to Toast the Environmental Media Association Awards, October 24, 2007
Square One® Organic Vodka (www.squareonevodka.com) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it is a sponsor of the 2007 Environmental Media Association Awards (www.ema-online.org), an evening that celebrates the achievements of the environmental and entertainment communities. - October 22, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Gives the Margarita a New Twist
New Recipe Guide Infused with 100 New Takes on the Classic Tequila Cocktail - October 19, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Whitmore Wine Co. Starts New Round of Funding
Hot new wine brand geared toward younger wine drinkers looking to raise $1M in next year for new products, expansion of existing brands. - October 18, 2007 - Whitmore Wine Co.
Big Tattoo Wines Celebrate Five Years of Commitment to Fundraising
It was fall of 2002 when Billington Wines released Big Tattoo Red, a wine with a unique mission – a mission to give back to the community, to help others and to ultimately make a difference. Now, five years later, the brand, along with its mission has secured its spot in the wine market and... - October 11, 2007 - Billington Wines
New Looks for the Website of GO, the Stylish Tube Drinks
This week GO, the stylish tube drinks, presented the new looks for its website go-more.com. - September 29, 2007 - GO-more.com
Snooth Announces Launch Of GrapeVine
World's largest wine review site makes online wine shopping social - September 19, 2007 - Snooth
Unit Brazil to Sell Acai Berry Juice from RAJA FRUTAS
Ingredient brokering house Unit Brazil has joined efforts with RAJA FRUTAS with the purpose to export high quality acai berry ingredients to worldwide buyers. Acai berry is considered now the #1 superfood because of its outstanding contents of antioxidant elements (ORACs). - September 14, 2007 - Unit Brazil
Wenger Corp. & GO Tube Drinks
The Revolution had begun in the year 2004 with the idea to take the well-known aluminium tubes used for mustard and mayonnaise and fill them with something completely different. This idea was borne by Wenger Corporation, an Austrian enterprise that since the year 1886 produces food products of highest quality. For more than 120 years Wenger Corporation strives to surprise the food market with innovative products. With GO (www.go-more.com) this goal was reached once again. - September 01, 2007 - GO-more.com
Vermont Organic Maple Liqueur
Green Mountain Distillers of Stowe, Vermont is proud to announce the release of the first and only 100% Organic Maple Liqueur. - August 30, 2007 - Green Mountain Distillers
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
Snooth Releases Facebook Wine Application
Wine recommendation engine releases Facebook wine application, backed by world's largest wine database. - July 27, 2007 - Snooth
Chatham Hill Winery Wins Standing Ovation Award
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery was recognized, with a Standing Ovation award, as the top North Carolina vineyard and/or winery in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on taste,... - July 26, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Snooth Partners with Beverage Media Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with BMG allowing users to browse the inventory of over 40 liquor stores across the US - July 11, 2007 - Snooth
New Vodka Arrives from France Challenging All Others to Room Temperature Taste Tests
"I’m sure we’ll lose one of these tests eventually," says Paul Connors of Legacy Imports, Inc., the creator and US marketer of Peureux Perfect 1864 vodka. "We’re bound to run into someone who genuinely does not like their vodka to be so smooth." Connors and... - June 30, 2007 - Peureux Perfect 1864
Snooth Launches Public Beta Version of its Website
Snooth, the comprehensive website for researching, reviewing, and buying wine, is now available to all users. - June 08, 2007 - Snooth
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Snooth Partners with Inertia Beverage Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with Inertia to provide users with direct link to wineries - May 13, 2007 - Snooth
Maple River Winery's 2007 North Dakota Artist Series
North Dakota's Maple River Winery announces its 2007 North Dakota Artist Series showcasing talent from all over North Dakota. Each exhibit runs for 2 months with a free wine and cheese reception honoring each artist on the first Friday of each exhibit. - May 02, 2007 - Maple River Winery
Snooth Announces Partnerships
Wine recommendation engine signs up five merchant partners. - April 28, 2007 - Snooth