Hit by Trade War, Calif. Vintners See Carefully Cultivated Chinese Market Shrivel
Big tariffs and anti-American sentiment have hit hard, Mark Magnier reports in the South China Morning Post, soon after U.S. vineyards developed a following among Chinese consumers. Wine exporters are worried they may never recover market share in China, which they have long seen as a huge opportunity for profit. (South China Morning Post)
How Scores Changed Wine Industry – for the Better
Roger Morris thinks wine points are a sham. But he’s also seen the profound impact that points have had on the US wine market – and he thinks it’s been positive. (Meininger’s Wine Business International)
Why All Sommeliers Need To Learn About Non-Alc Alternatives to Wine
Sommeliers and bartenders should be able to recommend non-alcoholic beverages to pair with food just as they can with wine, beer or spirits, according to the next generation of drinks entrepreneurs. (Drinks Business)
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Founder Talks Craft Beer’s Past, and Its Future Relevance
Much has changed, evolved, and improved since Ken Grossman brewed Sierra Nevada‘s first beers, and he says there’s only more change to come. (The Takeout)