Wine Industry News

  • US: Heat Warnings for Vineyard Workers

    (Wines&Vines) - Whether you call it “extreme weather” or climate change, summer heat is on in vineyards across North America. Cal/OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is again cautioning employers of farm laborers to protect their workers from heat-related illness. A community �...
  • France: Rhone producers 'will block roads' to stop new TV mast

    (Decanter) - Rhone producers including Michel Chapoutier are threatening direct to stop the building of an 18m antenna on Hermitage hill. The beauty of the renowned vineyard of Hermitage La Chapelle is being threatened by construction of the TV antenna, which is to be operated by the media company I...
  • Rémy in talks for Bruichladdich takeover

    (TheDrinksBusiness) - Rémy Cointreau has confirmed its entry into “exclusive negotiations” for the acquisition of the Bruichladdich Distillery Company. Founded in 1881, the Islay-based distiller produces a range of premium single malt Scotch whiskies as well as The Botanist, a small-batch gin m...
  • Investors hungover after wine binge

    (Reuters) - During this depression, it would appear that investors are no longer finding solace in turning to the bottle. Fine wines are being hit hard by the global downturn, with the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index down 7.4 percent on the year, according to July’s Cellar Watch Market Report. Th...
  • Petar Kirilov Winemaker At Meadowcroft Wines

    (SBWIRE) - Tom Meadowcroft, winegrower and founder of Meadowcroft Wines announces longtime co-worker and winemaker Petar Kirilov to the position of Winemaker for the Meadowcroft, Thomas Henry and Foyt Family labels. Kirilov joined Meadowcroft Wines in 2008 as a winemaker to oversee the production of...
  • China: Alcohol drinks sales hit a high

    (ChinaDaily) - Revenue from selling wine, beer and liquor increase significantly. Thanks to rising demand and per capita disposable income, China's consumption of alcoholic drinks is expected to reach 84.37 billion liters in 2016. That represents an average annual compound growth rate of 5.9 perc...

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