The team you want in the trenches.
John Gomez
Co-Founder, Eppa Wine Co.
Former CMO, Bacardi


Diageo Takes Full Control of USL

Diageo Takes Full Control of USL

India's largest alcoholic beverage manufacturer United Spirits (USL), formerly owned by Vijay Mallya's UB Group, is now safely back in the hands of the British. Drinks giant Diageo, with its headquarters in London, has increased its stake in USL to 54.8% from 28.8%...

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Canada: Liquor Privatization Pros and Cons

Canada: Liquor Privatization Pros and Cons

The topic of the privatization of the Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corp. has been discussed briefly in recent media. It is a topic that comes up for debate every so often, but hasn't seemed to spark a great deal of interest in the public.   Setting aside the...

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American Wine Drinkers are Saving the World

American Wine Drinkers are Saving the World

In 2004, Jonathan Nossiter released Mondovino, the most provocative and controversial wine documentary ever made. True, it's a category without much competition but, even so, let's give Nossiter his due: he knew how to kick up a storm.   Mondovino suggested that...

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