Wine Industry News
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An extra couple of quid on a bottle of wine can take you from plonk to paradise. That doesn't make you a snob.I was accused this week of being a wine snob. Plus ça change – I'm the editor of Decanter magazine – so no, when trying to source decent wine, I generally don't linger around the superm... -
Winemakers across Australia have had to switch on their science caps following a year of natural disasters and unseasonal weather not making favourable ingredients when trying to produce a stellar vintage. Renowned wine writer Jeremy Oliver said the challenging year had forced winemakers to focus on...AUS: Tales behind the vines
August, 07, 2011 -
RECENTLY, the Spanish Embassy, the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade and the Burgos Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a trade-only Spanish Wines and Gourmet Food Showcase. Over 60 exhibitors brought along wine and food products such as olive oils, table olives, cheeses, seafood (including swe...Viva España!
August, 07, 2011 -
SOUTHWEST IDAHO — The economic recession hit some industries hard, but the wine trade in Idaho isn’t one of them. “It’s been good because people are not reaching for that $100 California (Cabernet) or that $50 Washington Merlot,” Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Commission Executive D...US: Idaho’s wine industry thrives in recession
August, 07, 2011 -
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed a bill into law Thursday creating a specialty license plate that will celebrate and promote the Oregon wine industry. The Oregon Wine Country plates will be available starting in January 2012 for $30, according to state officials....US: Governor approves new Oregon Wine Country license plate
August, 06, 2011 -
It’s unlikely the person enjoying a glass of wine this summer is aware of the controversy swirling around the wine industry in New Jersey, but it’s an important issue for New Jersey’s economy that must be handled correctly. Wineries and vineyards have become important ambassadors of New Jerse...US: N.J. wine industry needs balanced legislation
August, 06, 2011 -
For centuries, fine wine has been synonymous with European countries such as France and Italy. But today, the U.S. is making its own name in the world of wine. And, for the first time ever, Americans are drinking more wine than any other country in the world, according to Gomberg, Fredrikson & Assoc...U.S. now biggest consumer of wine
August, 05, 2011 -
Supporters are gathering signatures for an initiative that would decriminalize marijuana in California for those older than 21. The measure, dubbed the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act [PDF], would tax and regulate the cultivation, production and sale of cannabis using grape and wine industry stand...California: Ballot initiative would tax marijuana like wine
August, 05, 2011

