March, 14, 2012 US: NY: Businesses, Trade Groups Make Economic Argument for Wine in Food Stores

(WGRZ) - The wine industry in New York renewed its push Tuesday to allow for sales of wine in grocery stores, despite opposition from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a stalled effort in the Legislature. The New York Wine Industry Association, Wine Grape Growers Association, Farm Bureau, Business Council an...

March, 14, 2012 US: NJ Wines, Direct to Your Door

(NBCPhiladelphia) - The New Jersey Wine industry is getting bigger and bigger. New Jersey Monthly just dedicated a whole issue to it. "New Jersey is the seventh largest wine grower in the country, so it is a big deal," says Ken Schlager with New Jersey Monthly.But with growth comes growing pains....

March, 14, 2012 From wine seller to winemaker: John Hooper launches BNA Wine Group

(Bizjournals) - Longtime wine and spirits distributor John Hooper has decided to get into the winemaking business, launching BNA Wine Group LLC, dedicated to "creating distinctive wines notable for taste and value," according to a news release. Hooper recently sold his former business, Tennessee ...

March, 14, 2012 Italian wine exports hit new record

(AP) — Italian wine exports reached a record €4.4 billion ($5.75 billion) last year, with the biggest markets in the United States, Germany and Britain. The national statistics agency ISTAT on Wednesday said exports by value grew 12 percent last year compared with 2010, while exports by volum...

March, 14, 2012 Aspiring UK Winemakers Invited to Enter $1Million Consumer-powered Global Wine Competition

(PRWEB) - Online wine retailer Naked Wines is launching a search for the UK’s most talented unknown winemakers, to take part in the UK leg of their new, consumer-powered, global wine competition called The $1million Zero to Hero Wine Awards. The winning UK winemaker will secure a £50K listing ...

March, 14, 2012 Irish have proud winemaking heritage

(Thenewsstar) - The Irish are fond of their whiskey and beer. There are several Irish distilleries and breweries in that small country and the experience and pride of those that make their fine world renowned libations shine through in the quality of the products. St. Patrick's Day gives all of us t...

March, 13, 2012 Australia aims to rebrand wine image in U.S

(MarketWatch) — When John Geber stumbled upon one of Australia’s oldest wineries on a morning bike ride in 1998, he saw a giant Bavarian-style chateau in shambles. All the windows were broken, there were gaping holes in the roof and pigeon droppings were everywhere. He found out the property,...

March, 13, 2012 US: Napa set for second International Cabernet Symposium

(Decanter) - Some of the world's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon winemakers and technical experts convene in Napa this summer for the second International Cabernet Symposium.The Symposium, which first took place in 2010, is organised by a committee including Opus One CEO David Pearson and communi...