A Look Back at 2008

There is no denying that 2008 was a pivotal year for the wine and spirits industry and full of instances that no one (at least us) could have predicted. Here’s a quick look at some of the major changes that went down in no particular order.1. Pernod Ricard acquires Absolut, sells Cruzan Rum to Fortune Brands 2. Wine industry legend Robert Mondavi dies 3. Southern and Glazer’s finally form a joint venture4. Foster’s ceo Trevor O’Hoy surprises industry by stepping