June, 19, 2013 Wine Management Systems and ETS Laboratories Partner to Integrate Lab Data

(PRWEB) - Wine Management Systems (WMS) and ETS Laboratories announced today that they have teamed up to further automate the wine making process by integrating wine sample results from ETS directly into WMS’ Cloud-Based Wine Production System. “This is yet another step to automat...

June, 19, 2013 Chinese postpone wine orders on tariff hike fears

(BusinessTimes) - Chinese wine importers have already started putting orders from France and other European countries on hold over fears of a hike in tariffs being triggered as part of a broader EU-China trade dispute, say leading figures in the sector. Industry insiders attending this week's...

June, 19, 2013 Wine and water: Deep aquifer trouble in California's North County

(SanLuisObispo) - Deep beneath the peaceful countryside, the North County’s primary water source is facing an unprecedented crisis. Over the past 30 years, levels in the underground aquifer have dropped precipitously, 80 to 100 feet or more in some areas. These declines pose a profound ...

June, 19, 2013 YOUR MONEY-For wine investors, it's hard work to drink in success

(Reuters) - When investing in wine, as opposed to drinking it, experts advise leaving your taste buds at the cellar door but keeping your eyes wide-open. Wine is highly regulated, but the market it trades in is not, and the entry fee is not for the faint of heart. "For proper investment i...

June, 19, 2013 Bacteria in winemaking - it's all about timing

(NewWorldWinemaker) - Being early is not always a guarantee of success, especially if you’re a mouse. Evidently, timing is critical. An example of this is gossiping about a colleague when he or she walks in (I never do this) or adding lysozyme to your must before co-inoculating with yeast ...

June, 19, 2013 France: First vines planted at Bordeaux's Cite des Civilisations du Vin

(Decanter) - Bordeaux's new multi-million pound Cité des Civilisations du Vin made its debut this morning, as the first stone and set of vines were unveiled during a special preview ceremony. Each of the project's major stakeholders, including institutional representatives, sponsors, p...

June, 19, 2013 US: New Organization Gives Voice to Interests of Wine Consumers

(PRWEB) - Newly launched American Wine Consumer Coalition (AWCC) arises from the frustration of consumers and their Interests being ignored by lawmakers and alcohol industry. Given the lack of representation of wine consumers, it should be no surprise that when states revise their laws concer...

June, 19, 2013 Brazil aims to double exports by 2016

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Wines of Brazil has set a target of doubling value exports between 2012 and 2016, with recent data suggesting that it is making strong progress towards this goal. Figures for 2012 from the Brazilian wine institute, Ibravin, show that total wine exports were worth US$4.38 m...