June, 05, 2016 Constellation seeks C$1 bln valuation for Canadian wine unit - Bbg

(Reuters) - Constellation Brands Inc is seeking a valuation of about C$1 billion ($772.02 million) for a possible initial public offering of its Canadian wine business this year, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The unit, which includes eight wineries and 160 retail locations across Ontario,...

June, 03, 2016 IS THERE ARSENIC IN MY WINE?

(VinePair) - Promise, this isn’t a fear-mongering post. But you could be drinking unsafe amounts of arsenic RIGHT NOW. Just kidding. Sort of. Not too long ago,  the University of Washington conducted a study  of 65 wines from four of the major wine-producing states in the Union&m...

June, 03, 2016 In Search of Obama’s Favorite Wine—in Spain

(TheDailyBeast) - Obama’s choice of Peza do Rei precipitated a rush on the Spanish wine. Wineries in the Ribeira Sacra are thankful for the attention, but politely wary of new investors. You can buy it online, but in  Spain  not a single bottle is left for sale. Wine lovers ...

June, 02, 2016 WHY LOW SULFITE WINES TASTE BETTER

(VinePair) - “Contains sulfites” is a fairly off-putting statement on a bottle of wine that you hope to enjoy with a meal, gift to a friend, or share with a loved one. Um, you mean, there’s chemicals in here? So, are they bad for me— is that why wine sometimes gives me heada...

June, 02, 2016 Why is wine marketing so stale?

(Just-Drinks) - The other day, I had an interview with an Italian wine magazine where I shared some of my experiences as both a wine marketer and a winery owner. The journalist's questions got me thinking about the deep confusion around the term 'marketing'. Too often, I see marketing being...

June, 02, 2016 THE MONTH IN DRINKS: CANNABIS BOOZE

(TDB) - This month’s analysis of the latest product launches sees Euromonitor International’s Spiros Malandrakis weigh up the pros and cons of Cannabis-laced alcoholic drinks. This monthly summary highlights the most interesting product launches in April, with a focus on the dir...

June, 02, 2016 Bordeaux wine names get legal cover in China

(Decanter) - Chinese authorities have agreed to protect the legal status of nearly 50 Bordeaux wine appellations in what could prove a landmark deal in the country. China appears increasingly willing to recognise the concept of geographical indications (GI), which restrict rights to certain name...

June, 02, 2016 Treasury Wine streamlines US operations

(AAP) - The company behind Penfolds is selling a winery in California under changes to its supply and production network in the United States. Treasury Wine Estates will also ramp up its investment in its remaining US wineries between 2016 and 2018, in support of the company's growth agenda for ...