Wine Industry News
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(StarTribune) - As the Minnesota Grape Growers Association gathers in St. Paul this weekend, a new report shows how far northern winemakers have come. The University of Minnesota-Extension report says cold-hardy grapes developed by the school and private breeders have generated a vibrant farm wine... -
(Marketplace) - Britain has suffered its worst winter rainfall since records began – 250 years ago, and scientists say climate change is to blame. But the effects are not all bad. The UK is seeing much warmer summers, and that’s reversed the fortunes of a once ...Climate change is making English wine better
February, 21, 2014 -
(WSJ) - WE ALL DREAM of flying first class. Admit it, when the plane pushes back from the gate and begins its taxi to the runway, those of us not quite as close to the cockpit as we had hoped begin to entertain envious thoughts about those up front, sipping vintage Champagne and nibbling thei...Getting On Top of Wine's Altitude Problem
February, 21, 2014 -
(Wines&Vines) - A study of wine industry clusters around the world notes the role extension organizations have in facilitating the transfer of knowledge between government, researchers, and industry. But funding for that vital work has been under increasing pressure. Despite the wealth of tax...Rogue Valley Growers Seek Extension Funding
February, 21, 2014 -
(BusinessSpectator) - Winemaker Treasury Wine Estates will shift some its luxury wines out of China and into other Asian markets after a drop in consumer demand in the world's second largest economy. The company behind brands including Penfolds and Wolf Blass said austerity measures implemented by...Treasury Wine takes a hit in China
February, 21, 2014 -
(TheAustralian) - TREASURY Wine Estates has appointed former Kraft and Coca-Cola executive Michael Clarke as its new chief executive replacing board member Warwick Every-Burns. The London-based, South African-born, Mr Clarke has worked with Coke in Australia and will move to Melbourne for the job....Treasury Wine Estates names Michael Clarke as new chief executive
February, 20, 2014 -
(TDB) - Sales of Rioja reached 277 million litres in 2013, surpassing its previous record set before the global economic downturn. The total volume of wine sold by the DOCa Rioja in 2013 was over 277 million litres— up 3.98% from the previous year. Of this, red wine made up 90% of Rioja&rsq...Rioja sees record-breaking sales in 2013
February, 20, 2014 -
(Decanter) - A state-owned energy firm has become the first Chinese company to acquire control of an estate in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, after Luc Thienpont sold his majority stake in Clos des Quatres Vents. Alongside Thienpont’s seven hectares of vines in Margaux, Chinese energy fir...Deal marks first Margaux chateau sale to Chinese firm
February, 20, 2014

