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Wine market expects rise in premium brand sales despite decrease in wine consumption last year
Despite an overall decrease in wine sales last year, the global wine market is expected to grow in both revenue and sales over the next five years. Constellation Brands, one of the leaders in the alcoholic beverages industry, has seen share prices become expensive despite growth from its beer and spirits segment…
CDFA Announces Dates for PD/GWSS Winegrape Grower Referendum
Current plans call for the ballots to be mailed to Californias winegrape growers on or about March 30, 2015. The ballots will be due back 30 days after mailing, although this date can be extended…
Marketing a Brand in the Contemporary Marketplace Calls for Innovative Strategies
Ever since Prohibition was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, alcohol sales has been dominated by a 3-tier distribution system thats created both huge profits and big headaches for those involved in the adult beverage industry…
U.S. Wine Market Drives Growth in Global Consumption
With global consumption of wine on the rise, the U.S. is driving growth as the worlds largest wine market. This is among the key findings of an IWSR survey commissioned by Vinexpo, the worlds leading show for wine and spirits professionals…
Paul Hobbs to pay Sonoma County $100K to settle vineyard projects suit
Napa Valley College seeks new head for wine program
First Washington wine research program in the works
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Vintners say making ice wine worth the risks
IWC sticker on wine bottles increases sales by 15%, studies find
Chinese now own 100 Bordeaux chateaux, as wine mania grows
Mouton ex-chateau auction breaks records in Hong Kong
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U.S. wine consumers willing to buy more expensive wines, report finds
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