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8 Beverage Dynamics • May/June 2014 www.beveragedynamics.com FYI NEWS, NOTES & TRENDS The Century Council, the non-profi t or- ganization dedicated to fi ghting underage drinking and drunk driving since its founding in 1991, has changed its name to The Foun- dation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibil- ity (FARR), hoping that the new name more clearly refl ects its commitment and mission. The organization is funded by the distillers: Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Beam, Inc.; Brown- Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; Diageo; Hood River Distillers, Inc.; and Pernod Ricard USA. "Our mission to lead the fi ght against drunk driving and underage drinking is stronger than ever," said Ralph Blackman, President and CEO of FARR. "We're excited to continue building upon the good work we've done over the past 23 years and fi nd- ing new ways to connect with parents, teens and teachers online to promote a lifetime of conversations around alcohol responsibility." For more information on the Foundation for Alcohol Responsibility, please visit respon- sibility.org or engage directly in the conver- sation by following @goFAAR on Twitter or visiting FAAR's Facebook page, facebook. com/gofaar…. Pernod Ricard announced an agreement to purchase a leading Sonoma wine brand – Kenwood – and related assets from F. Korbel & Bros. Included in the sale are all assets of the Kenwood Vineyards brand including the trademarks, inventory, winery facilities and estate vineyards, as well as additional acreage of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec, Pinot Blanc and Petite Sirah planted throughout Sonoma County. The Kenwood winery operations will be managed by Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the premium wine division of Pernod Ricard. The deal is expected to close on or before June 30, 2014…. Sidney Frank Importing has been named as the exclusive importer and distributor of Casamigos Tequila in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Casamigos Blanco and Reposado Tequilas are 80 proof and available in a 750 ml with a SRP of $44.99 and $49.99 respectively…. Gruppo Campari has agreed to purchase Ontario, Canada-based Forty Creek Distillery for $185 million. Forty Creek Barrel Select Ca- nadian Whisky has been in the U.S. market for several years, and while its sales volume is relatively modest, the superpremium brand has been growing at a fast pace. John Hall, founder of Forty Creek, is remaining as chairman and whisky maker at the com- pany, according to the agreement. The deal includes Forty Creek's stocks, distillery fa- cilities and the hospitality centre in Grimsby, Ontario. Besides Forty Creek Canadian Whisky, the company also produces vodka, brandy, rum and other liqueurs…. O'Neill Vintners & Distillers and Cecchetti Wine Company have formed a strategic partner- ship to combine the winemaking and sales functions of their respective national wine brands. The combined national portfolio will feature Cecchetti brands Austerity, Back- house, Exitus, Line 39 and Redtree as well as O'Neill labels Camelot, Martin & Weyrich (Moscato Allegro), Pepi and Tin Roof Cellars. The partnership will op- erate under the O'Neill Vintners & Distillers banner. Terlato Wines established a partner- ship with Bodegas Valdemar to import its wines from the Spanish appellation of Rioja into the U.S. Terlato will feature wines from two Bodegas Valdemar lines: Conde de Valdemar and Inspiracion Valdemar… Serrallés USA and Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur today established a long-term, co-operating U.S. sales and marketing partnership. The addition of Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur further broadens Serrallés USA's portfolio that now includes Don Q Rums, Caliche Rum, Palo Viejo, Death's Door Spirits, Wondermint and Kringle Cream Liqueur. Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur is handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY, and uses more than 200 lbs. of fresh ginger per batch with no artifi cial fl avors, colors or preservatives. It is rolling out now in select Northeast markets, and is available in 750 ml ($31.99 suggested retail) and 375 ml sizes ($19.99)…. Bill Foley and Foley Family Wines announced the purchase of The Four Graces, producer of Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc in the Dun- dee Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley…. Bryan Crowley was named President and COO at VeeV Spirits…. Fetzer Vineyards announces that Cindy DeVries has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Offi cer of Fetzer Vineyards….Trinchero Family Estates named Mark Dunlea as di- rector of marketing, focusing on key brands Ménage à Trois and SeaGlass. He will report to senior vice president of marketing, Dave Derby…. Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards appointed Sean Gallagher to the position of director of national sales report- ing to COO Steve Tamburelli…. Southern Comfort launched an online contest, called "Go Drink Yourself," where SoCo consum- ers can create their own cocktail, enter it in the contest, and share it on the site (www. southerncomfort.com/drink-yourself). The entrants with the 10 most popular drink recipes then win a "mug of their mug," a unique handcrafted mug designed to look just like the person. The site provides a variety of options to customize the drink recipes….CORRECTION: In our most recent Retailer Wine Selections, we misstated the correct suggested retail price for 5-Star- rated 2012 Anderson Valley Vineyards Estate Chardonnay. It is $18. BUSINESS BRIEFS Southern Comfort debuted an online contest called "Go Drink Yourself."