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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 world’s largest wine market. This is among the key findings of an IWSR survey commissioned by Vinexpo, the world’s leading show for wine and spirits professionals. IWSR is an authoritative source of analysis on the alcoholic beverage market, and its annual study for Vinexpo is unique in its inclusion of a five-year forecast of global market changes.
Marketing a Brand in the Contemporary Marketplace Calls for Innovative Strategies
By Elizabeth Hans McCrone
Ever since Prohibition was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, alcohol sales have been dominated by a 3-tier distribution system...
CDFA Announces Dates for PD/GWSS Winegrape Grower Referendum
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced important dates for this year’s vote on the continuation of the statewide Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) winegrape assessment.
Honore Comfort Joins Brack Mountain Wine Company
Next Generation Wine Company Hires Esteemed Wine Marketer to Grow Business
February 2, 2015, Sebastopol CA – Brack Mountain Wine Company is pleased to announce...
Paul Hobbs Resolves Vineyard Development Suit
Renowned winemaker is pleased to come to a settlement with Sonoma County District Attorney and continue focus on responsible vineyard development
Sebastopol, Calif. - Winemaker...
Farmers, Chefs, Winemakers, Bartenders, & Restaurant Owners Protest Seneca Lake Gas...
Protesters Include Celebrity Chefs Emma Frisch of Firelight Camps and Scott Signori of Stonecat Cafe, Northstar Restaurant Owner Lee Hamilton, Baker Stefan Senders, and...
DrinkSpace Revels in Strong Market Reception Eight Producers Sign in First...
DrinkSpace announced today it has signed agreements with eight producers in its first sixty days of business. The new Washington-based agency for boutique alcohol beverage producers was founded by Thomas Vogele, formerly of Michael Mondavi’s FOLIO Fine Wine Partners, and marketing/advertising veteran Steve Reed.
Wine Professionals From Around the World Gather at Nation’s Largest Wine...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 30, 2015 – Eager to tap into the latest technology, trends and innovations shaping their industry, 14,000 wine and grape industry...
Jacob Moreno joins Irrometer
IRROMETER is also pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Jacob Moreno as their new Agriculture Factory Sales Representative for Northern California and Nevada.
New Year, New Courses from San Francisco Wine School
Master of Wine Adam Lapierre joins teaching staff + New WSET & Advanced Service & Tasting Programs
These moves also help San Francisco Wine School meet...
Rep. Blumenauer and Rep. Collins Reintroduce CIDER Act
Today, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Chris Collins (NY-27) introduced the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation (CIDER) Act. The Act, HR 600, would...
Amcor Flexibles Capsules and Maverick Enterprises combine forces and strengthen their...
Napa, California – On February 1st 2015, two leading packaging suppliers, Amcor Flexibles Capsules and Maverick Enterprises, Inc. will further strengthen their position in...
Talk About Yourself, Your Business, Your Products
For many businesses, especially the smaller ones, public/press relations tend to spend a lot of time on the backburner. It’s always something that is...
Afternoon Brief, January 27
In Vino Veritas. In Napa, Deceit. When you buy a bottle of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, you trust that the bottle is filled with wine actually made from cabernet sauvignon grapes that were grown in the heart of...
Free Flow Wines Announces TAP’D Draft Solutions
A New Draft Services Division that Expands the Company’s Services and Offers Innovative New Products On Tap
TAP’D Draft Solutions broadens Free Flow Wines’ service...