April, 16, 2011 Canada: Virtual winery opens in Summerland

A new style of winery is coming to the Okanagan, and it not only produces its own vintages, it helps other wine enthusiasts create their own wine. Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland is a virtual winery. Virtual wineries cater to people who want to get into the wine industry but don’t have the ...

April, 16, 2011 Gone in a flash: Wine sites offer deep discounts

What do you consider a bargain in wine? Ten percent off? Twenty? How about 40? That was the discount that Wines Til Sold Out offered recently on 2006 Chateau Angelus, a top Bordeaux that was being sold for nearly $100 off its original price of about $250.Prices that seem too low to be true are typic...

April, 15, 2011 UK: Constellation Europe relaunches Stowells wine brand

Constellation Wines Australia & Europe has relaunched its Stowells wine brand in the UK, backed by a GBP0.5m (US$0.8m) investment.Constellation has sought to modernise the Stowells label and change some of the grape varietals in an effort to connect with more regular wine drinkers, the group said ea...

April, 15, 2011 WASHINGTON WINE: Building a $3 billion industry

Whether you are new to wine or you are a seasoned wine aficionado, you have no doubt noticed the dramatic proliferation of wineries, tasting rooms, wine retail stores and other wine-focused businesses across our region. The Washington state wine industry has continued its phenomenal growth over t...

April, 14, 2011 NZ: Wine growers told to secure assets

New Zealand Winegrowers is warning its members to secure grapes or other assets, such as barrels being sent to other businesses, in case that business goes into receivership. NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan said an advisory was sent to members on Tuesday to remind them of the need to...

April, 14, 2011 Young Italians 'drink less wine than ever'

Younger Italians are drinking less wine than ever before, according to recent research.The statistics, by market research firm Unicab, showed 69% of Italians over 65 drink wine every day, while only 13% of 16- to 35-year-olds do the same. Giovanni Brunetti of Unicab said one of the main reasons f...

April, 14, 2011 US: Michigan’s wine industry matures

Michigan famously produces a lot of certain products — cherries, cars and white rappers, to name a few. But most people don't know Michigan for its wine. By declaring April Michigan Wine Month, Governor Rick Snyder hopes to change that. Michigan's 81 wineries, ten of which opened last year, con...

April, 14, 2011 US: Wine’s Kentucky Homecoming

After Prohibition induced a 80-year hiatus, nation’s former top grape state again sprouting dozens of vineyards. When it comes to libations, Kentucky is best known for its Bourbon, but there’s a thriving wine industry across the Bluegrass state that’s just as rich in tradition and history as i...