Wine Industry News
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(PalatePress) - Oak-ageing for wine can now be calibrated scientifically with a new measurement of “tannic potential” of oak barrels. In order to demonstrate how different barrels can alter the taste, the researcher Jean Charles Vicard, owner of the barrel-making brand Espri... -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - A new study from researchers at Harokopio University in Greece has found a daily pint of beer could be good for your heart. The researchers found that blood flow to the heart improved within a few hours of drinking a beer. The study also found that non-alcoholic beer d...STUDY FINDS BEER CAN BOOST HEART HEALTH
July, 05, 2013 -
(Just-Drinks) - The CEO of US-based online wine retailer wine.com has hit back at speculation the company is struggling and being sold by its private equity owners. The website Growth Capitalist reported earlier this week that Wine.com owner Baker Capital has hi...US: Wine.com boss speaks out over sale rumours
July, 05, 2013 -
(TownHall) - In retaliation for ridiculous EU tariffs on solar panels (sponsored mainly by France over the objections of Germany) China Declares War On Wine. Via Mish-modified Google translate from El Economista ... The Chinese government has decided to launch an investigation into the Europe...China Declares War on French Wine
July, 05, 2013 -
(WXOW) - The U.S. wine industry is a multi-billion dollar business. And It's not the swirling and sipping of your parent's wine tasting anymore! The Battle is on for young wine drinkers, and Chris Hammond, Co-Founder of Rock N' Roll Wine, is on the front lines, organizing events ...Generation "Yine" a booming business for Vintners
July, 04, 2013 -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - Constellation Brands reported a 6% growth in net sales for the first quarter of its financial year, but said that higher grape prices and other costs had cut into its profits. Net sales were up 6% to US$673 million, compared to the same period last year, but operating ...GRAPE PRICES HIT CONSTELLATION BRANDS PROFITS
July, 04, 2013 -
(Decanter) - Legrand Filles et Fils, one of Paris' most famous wine businesses, has sold a majority stake to a Japanese investor. Amane Nakashima, president of food group Nakashimato, has bought 78% of the shares of the €25 million turnover Legrand Filles et Fils, the distribution and...France: Iconic Paris wine shop sold to Japanese investors
July, 04, 2013 -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - Bottle shape and size has a significant effect on the style and evolution of Champagne according to some of the region’s leading houses. In an experiment on Monday this week, Ruinart proved that the bottle format alters the development of the Champagne through a ...BOTTLE SIZE MATTERS FOR CHAMPAGNE
July, 04, 2013

