Category Archives: Wine

Despite 2.7% Gain in U.S., Champagne Sales Fall to Lowest in 14 Years

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The number of bottles fell 1.8% worldwide to 302 million last year, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) said.  But revenue was up 0.3% to a record €4.9 billion. Jean-Marie Barillere attributes the volume decline to the yellow-vest … Continue reading →

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Washington State Wine Grape Harvest Up 14% to Record High

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State’s wine grape harvest grew 14% in 2018, for a grand total of 261,000 tons crushed. This was the second largest harvest in Washington’s history, behind the record-breaking total of 270,000 tons in 2016. Washington State Wine’s annual Grape … Continue reading →

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Winery and Distillery Owners Indicted in College Admission Bribery Scandal

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Augustin Hunneeus Jr., whose family holdings include Quintessa in Napa Valley and Benton Lane in Oregon, and Marci Palatella, 63, ceo of International Beverage, which owns Preservation Distillery, which claims to be the first 100% pot distilled facility in Bardstown, … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Study Highlights Benefits of Organic Farming

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Bonterra Organic Vineyards released a study that analyzed all of Bonterra’s 1,000 acres of Mendocino County, Calif., vineyards.  The results:  Bonterra’s vineyards farmed with Biodynamic and organic farming methods correlate with 12.8% and 9.4% greater SOC levels, respectively, than those … Continue reading →

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Banfi Hands Riunite to Frederick Wildman & Sons

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Frederick Wildman & Sons will assume responsibility for Riunite and other GIV brands on June 10 as Banfi Vintners shifts its focus to premium and luxury offerings. Banfi has been the importer of Riunite for more than 50 years, and … Continue reading →

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French Antitrust Officials Okay Marie Brizard Combination with COFEPP

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

COEFPP pumped €37.712 million into the struggling French bev/al firm, giving it 21.89% of Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits capital and 21.70% of voting rights.

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