U.S. wine exports, 90 percent of which are from California, reached $1.62 billion in winery revenues in 2016, a new record, according to the San Francisco-based Wine Institute. Despite challenges from a strong dollar, winer…

Svedka vodka, a brand of Constellation Brands Inc., announced a new addition to its portfolio: Svedka Blue Raspberry. 

The distilled spirits sector achieved accelerated growth in 2016 with supplier sales up 4.5 percent to $25.2 billion, volumes up 2.4 percent to 220 million cases and a seventh straight year of market share gains relative to beer, the New York-…

Terlato Wines announced a long-term partnership to launch Maxville Wines in the United States. 

Union Horse Distilling Co. announced the re-release of its Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey. 

Prestige Beverage Group announced that its Italian import Risata Wines is expanding the line to include a red Moscato. 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, is ringing in the Lunar New Year with the release of its Year of the Rooster limited-edition bottle.