June, 04, 2012 US: Eliminating Nematodes and Fanleaf Virus

(Wines&Vines) - The Napa Valley Grapegrowers invited local viticulturists and experts from the University of California, Davis, to discuss two serious root pests—fan leaf virus and nematodes—as part of the Sustainable Vineyard Practices series. One speaker also discussed how phylloxera, drought ...

June, 04, 2012 US: Washington ends liquor monopoly

(Decanter) - The end of the state-controlled sale of spirits in Washington State took place at the end of May, and has many retailers worried about the impact on wine sales. When Prohibition ended in 1933 a handful of state governments elected to control alcoholic beverage sales, but consumers have ...

June, 04, 2012 E. & J. Gallo Winery Announces Purchase of Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine Brands

/PRNewswire/ - E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today the purchase of Washington's Columbia Winery and Covey Run Wine brands from Ascentia Wine Estates. Gallo has purchased the two wine brands and taken over the operation of the Woodinville and Sunnyside facilities. The purchase marks Gallo's ...

June, 04, 2012 Knowing yeast genome produces better wine

(PHYS) - The yeast Dekkera bruxellensis plays an important role in the production of wine, as it can have either a positive or a negative impact on the taste. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, among others, have analyzed the yeast's genome sequenced by the US Department of Energy Joint Genom...

June, 04, 2012 Where is the Global Wine Industry Headed?

(Econintersect) - It is hard to project the future, but I enjoy trying. And I am not alone. George Taber has written a great book that presages what is coming and Mike Viseth has just completed a 3-article series on it as well. One thing I have learned: history tends to repeat itself. So it is worth...

June, 03, 2012 Forget 2011 Bordeaux Futures, Buy Wine in Bottles Now

(BusinessWeek) - Delete. Delete. Delete. Of the 578 offers of 2011 Bordeaux futures that flooded Jamie Ritchie’s inbox one morning, most ended up in his trash file. In mid-May, after doing practically nothing in the weeks that followed Chateau Lafite’s release of its en primeur price at 420 e...

June, 03, 2012 US: Napa Valley wine auction tops $8 million

(SFGate) - Thanks to its own vintners' open wallets, Napa Valley's annual wine auction proved that giving begins at home. But those seeking signs that the world is parched for top-dollar Cabernet weren't finding many under the big tent Saturday. The auction tally edged just past $8 million. While...

June, 03, 2012 Philippines: New Wine Segment Eating Into Beer Market As Alternative Drink

(MB) - Alcopop drinks, a new light alcoholic flavored drink segment, is slowly eating into the beer market as this segment appeals more to the younger population, who prefers flavored light alcoholic drinks. Adolfo Alvarez, Business Unit Head of the Monheim Group, which distributes another alcopo...