LVMH buys California wine giant Joseph Phelps as high-end drinks market soars

Moet Hennessy CEO Philippe Schaus told CNBC demand in Europe is "on fire" thanks in part to the return of European tourism.A winemaker samples a glass of Joseph Phelps Insignia at the Culinary Institute of America, in St. Helena, Calif.Moet Hennessy division on Wednesday announced it has acquired California wine-maker Joseph Phelps Vineyards, as the French luxury goods giant continues to broaden its drinks portfolio.

"It's an iconic name and an iconic winery," he said. "It's important for us that we are acquiring a family with a legacy and heritage. It's super important that we keep that heritage." Schaus said Moet Hennessy aims to serve "all the different moments of consumption" — from aperitifs, champagne and fine dining wines to bars, clubs and cocktails. The company's Cloudy Bay brand covers white wines, and its Whispering Angel line offers rose, but Schaus said, "we were missing a strong red wine."

Business Business Latest News, Business Business Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Why the plummeting homebuying market could spell disaster for rentersThe consequences of rising mortgage rates might affect even those outside the home buying market. Meh. Mostly quotes one Redfin agent for info and we all know how much Redfin/Zillow etc has been doing to manipulate the cost of homes…
Source: SFGate - 🏆 534. / 51 Read more »

Bank of America clients sold last week’s stock-market rally while buying ETFsBank of America clients sold the stock-market rally last week but were buying exchange-traded funds across styles in a tough year for equities, according to...
Source: MarketWatch - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »