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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

What You Need to Know About Vodka in Light of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russian-made vodka is a small player in the U.S. bev/al market, with only Russian Standard having any significant role, writes Chuck Cowdrey, who lists the five … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading About Ukraine —

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

War in Ukraine – the cost to Europe’s economy and how Russia could respond An interesting analysis from Carsten Brezski, ING Research’s global head of macro.  It’s well worth a read.  He projects: • Massive spikes in European heating and … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Smoke on the Vineyards: Wine Industry Looks for Solutions to a Continuing Problem The solution won’t be easy or cheap.  (Yakima Herald Republic) The Texas Wine Industry Is Just Getting Started. Grape Farmers Say the End Is Near. A toxic … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Can Fine Wine Come in a Box? This Vineyard Is Betting on It Tablas Creek is making that earth-friendly option hard to resist. (Robb Report)

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Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Label Color Drives Sales and Communicates Brand Values Wine consumers do judge a wine by its label—whether they mean to or not. (Wine Industry Advisor) Why It Might Be Time for Budweiser to Give That Horse and Dog a … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

European Union Lurches Towards Prohibition A crunch meeting of the European Parliament could cast the terrible shadow of temperance across Europe. (Wine-Searcher) Young people are buying less wine, but the industry keeps marketing to aging boomers During the pandemic, consumers … Continue reading →

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