Wine Industry News
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(NBBJ) - It is becoming increasingly more difficult for small wineries to navigate the business terrain in light of the continued consolidation that is taking place among wholesalers, and the escalating operating-cost structures that have resulted from a supply shortage of grapes and bulk wine. B... -
(NJToday) - Sniff, swirl, sip. Whether at home or at a restaurant, analyzing wine is a fairly straightforward process. And when you stick your nose in a glass of wine, you’ll typically encounter pleasant aromas like fruits, flowers, and spices. Sometimes, though, a wine will seem off. One un...White’s Wines: Identifying Flaws And Faults In Wine
February, 19, 2013 -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - Turks are increasingly turning away from drinks such as raki to enjoy Champagne according to the latest government figures. The jump in Champagne statistics was part of a wider rise in consumption of alcoholic drinks of 6.3%. According to the country’s Tobacco and Alcohol ...Champagne consumption rises in Turkey
February, 19, 2013 -
(Decanter) - Accolade Wines has accused popular accessories and homeware brand Cath Kidston of illegally copying Babycham's deer logo. Accolade Wines has issued a High Court writ against Cath Kidston for an alleged infringement of copyright after it used a cartoon deer, similar to Babycham's leaping...Accolade Wines sues Cath Kidston
February, 19, 2013 -
(OregonLive) - Oregon would become the first state to allow wine drinkers to fill up "growlers" of their favorite vintage at restaurants and stores in addition to wineries under a bill that's getting four-star reviews at the Legislature. Taking a page out of the highly successful microbrew practi...Oregon wine, like beer, could start coming home in refillable "growlers"
February, 19, 2013 -
(Kentucky) - Kentucky grocery stores are fighting a proposal in this year's state legislature that would block their longtime goal of selling wine and liquor alongside other groceries. Some stores are distributing flyers to customers, urging them to tell their lawmakers to oppose House Bill 310. ...US: Kentucky grocery stores fighting proposed ban on sales of liquor, wine
February, 18, 2013 -
(WineBusiness) - Texas's CapRock Winery has been sold, the second time three years. The sale of one of Texas's largest wineries was finalized Friday to Gary Sowder (pictured, right) and Matt Hess (left), owners of Florida's Vineyard Agent company from San Antonio's Jim and Cathy Bodenstedt, operator...US: CapRock Winery Sold
February, 18, 2013 -
(Forbes) - Before you dismiss the idea of boxed wines as a tasteless (on many levels) suggestion, consider this: boxed wine stays fresh a minimum of four weeks, it’s shatter-proof, portable, will never have cork taint, and is more environmentally conscious. In fact the total energy used to produce...The Best In Boxed Wines: Thinking Inside The Box
February, 18, 2013

