May, 17, 2013 The Other 47 (States of Wine)

(HuffingtonPost) - "New Jersey was a revelation."  Linda Murphy is talking about wine.  American Wine to be exact, which is the name of the book she has just co-authored with Jancis Robinson, a Master of Wine and leading authority on all things grape related around the world.  Linda ...

May, 17, 2013 Napa Valley: Bottlerock a Boon to Wineries

(Wines&Vines) - A few days after the massive Bottlerock music festival in Napa, staff at some of the wineries that participated were a bit groggy but still singing the praises of the event. They said they enjoyed the music but also benefited from brisk sales and getting their brand in front ...

May, 17, 2013 CANADIAN WINERIES FINDING FOCUS

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Canada’s wineries are becoming increasingly focused on specific grape varieties as the country’s wine industry matures. Speaking to  the drinks business  at the annual Wines of Canada tasting at the Canadian High Commission, several producers voic...

May, 17, 2013 US: Feds put new rules on wineries' use of social media

(PressDemocrat) - Beverage makers selling wine, beer and spirits using the freewheeling world of social media are being gently reined in by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. In new guidelines, the federal government declared that sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are essentia...

May, 17, 2013 Wine: The critic’s role?

(NVR) - Influential critics have long played an important role in our discovery of many of life’s pleasures but are noticeably absent from others. Ardent fans of the movies, theater, literature and other areas of interest often look to familiar and trusted critics for guidance in unearthing n...

May, 17, 2013 Napa's Goosecross Cellars Sold to Coors Family's Investment Group

(WineSpectator) - Golden Equity Investments, a Colorado-based investment firm owned by members of the Coors brewing family, is hoping to strike gold with wine. The company, which has no association with the brewery, is purchasing Goosecross Cellars, a boutique winery located in the heart of Napa Va...

May, 17, 2013 US: Flavoured spirits drive growth as category outpaces beer, wine - study

(Just-Drinks) - A list of the fastest-growing spirits brands in the US last year highlights consumers' appetite for flavours and the diverse trends driving the industry, according to a new report. Among the top ten biggest climbers are five vodkas varying in price, two whiskey-based liqueurs, a ...

May, 17, 2013 SIDEWAYS AUTHOR RELEASES PINOT NOIR

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Rex Pickett, author of popular wine-themed novel Sideways, which inspired the Oscar winning movie of the same name, has released his first Pinot Noir onto the market. Dubbed Ne Plus Ultra, meaning “the highest point” in Latin, the 2011 Pinot Noir hails from...