The Secret History of the Lost Champagne Cellars Under the Brooklyn Bridge
It might not seem obvious, but the interior of the bases of the Brooklyn Bridge once made for perfect wine cellars. (Fortune)
Sotheby’s Launches Its Own Wine Brand
In late October, the company launched its wine label, Sotheby’s Own, which includes 12 bottlings from regions around the world, such as Champagne and Haut-Médoc in France as well as Sonoma, Calif.
The company’s headquarters in New York City features a brick-and-mortar wine shop, filled with wines from heralded brands, small producers, and emerging regions. The vast portfolio of wines auctioned from around the world inspired the brand to showcase some of the top areas with wines of its own. These wines are traditional representations of the styles and history of wine in those appellations, and a fantastic introduction for consumers who may or may not be familiar with the beverages. (Fortune)
Some Insurers Halt Fire Insurance Coverage for Premier Wineries
During the second quarter of this year, Lloyd’s moved away from what it saw as the unprofitable business of insuring wine grapes on the vine, wine in production and the finished product up until a winery releases custody and control, according to Debra Costa, senior vice president and vintner practice leader at Heffernan Insurance Brokers. (North Bay Business Journal)