January, 16, 2013 Bulk wine imports to US 'soar' in 2012

(Decanter) - Bulk wine imports more than doubled in the United States this year because of competitive pricing and changing consumer attitudes, according to a new survey from Silicon Valley Bank. Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the Wine Industry survey – published yesterday – noted that ...

January, 15, 2013 Rapper sues Diageo US

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Rapper Pharrell Williams is suing Diageo North America for US$5 million after it apparently discontinued the distribution of his liqueur, Qream. 8-Pharrell-WilliamsThe law suit, drafted last week, claims that in July last year Diageo suddenly informed the hip hop star that i...

January, 15, 2013 France: St Emilion chateaux begin legal action against Classification

(Decanter) - Bordeaux's Saint Emilion classification is facing a fresh legal crisis after three chateaux filed complaints against the selection process. Chateau Croque-Michotte has joined Château La Tour du Pin Figeac and Château Corbin-Michotte to take their grievances before an administrative tr...

January, 15, 2013 How America Drinks: Water and Wine Surge, Cheap Beer and Soda Crash

(TheAtlantic) - It's not the end of soda -- yet. But soft drinks have peaked, while bottled water, energy drinks, and a considerable amount of premium alcohol are taking their place in our liquid diet. One hundred and eighty gallons. It's enough to fill 11 kegs, four bath tubs, or just one big aqua...

January, 15, 2013 It’s ‘hipster wine’ if it’s rare, odd or organic

(UTSanDiego) - The word “hipster” paired with “wine” is not exactly commonplace here in San Diego. The most fashionable kids these days are drinking beer. Some prefer the blue-collar authenticity and price of PBR while others seek out the rare and highly-in-demand “micro” and “nano” ...

January, 15, 2013 A wine prescription for cold and flu

(OCanada) - A glass or two of wine might just be the thing to help ward off the common cold and the flu. OK, 15 minutes of daily exercise will help too. And vitamin C, echinacea, lemon ginger tea, chicken soup and washing your hands… and did I mention wine? Research indicates that it interferes wi...

January, 15, 2013 French wine to go green

(News24) - An Earth-friendly future for French wine could include disease-resistant grapes, solar-powered robots, and lighter packaging, as vintners innovate to slash their environmental footprint. "We can't keep functioning like this, polluting the Earth," Alexis Raoux, sustainability manager f...

January, 15, 2013 AU: Yellow Tail makers in crisis talks with lender

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Casella Wines, makers of Yellow Tail – the best selling Australian wine in America – is in crisis talks with its lender after recording its first loss in 20 years. According to the Wall Street Journal, Casella is looking to secure a deal with lender National Australia Bank...