Wine Industry News
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(Xinhua) -- Cuba inaugurated a three-day international wine festival here on Wednesday to boost the country's tourism industry. The festival, which was held at the historic luxury Hotel Nacional de Cuba in the country's capital, attracted entrepreneurs, commercial representatives, department stor... -
(Wines&Vines) - Washington state residents will have another chance to vote for reform of the state’s liquor regulations when they go to the polls Nov. 8. The ballot will include Initiative 1183, a sequel to last year’s unsuccessful Initiative 1100, which also had been spearheaded by Costco Whol...US: Will Washington Privatize Wine Sales?
October, 05, 2011 -
(Theglobeandmail) - For all the hedonism that wine epitomizes, it can cause its share of anxiety. Nowhere is the dread more palpable than at a fancy restaurant. The markups alone can cause indigestion even before the appetizers arrive. But it’s not just about money. How do you find the best sel...How to drink wine like a pro
October, 05, 2011 -
(Decanter) - Over 40 Beaujolais communes have lost the right to label their wine as Burgundy. This follows a decision taken on 28 September by the INAO, the wine appellations governing body, after a three-year process in which the geographic zones governing Burgundy and Beaujolais appellations have ...France: Beaujolais in major appellation shake-up
October, 05, 2011 -
(ChicagoTribune) - Stemware has significant effect on taste, aroma. A good host wouldn't be caught dead pouring red Bordeaux over ice cubes. But all too often, he thinks nothing of serving wine in inappropriate stemware. Big mistake. The correct glass will have an enormous effect on a wine's a...The right glass can make wine shine
October, 05, 2011 -
(Forbes) - Wine and spirits maker Constellation Brands Inc. is expected to report another quarterly increase in profit Thursday when it releases its fiscal second-quarter results before the stock market opens. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Signs of a sustained uptick in domestic sales of wines, spirits and ...Constellation's 2Q to offer wine-sales insight
October, 05, 2011 -
(PressDemocrat) - ‘‘Oh, you make wine?! How much fun is that?” The speaker was a young woman who was awestruck to find out that one of the people at the next table made the wine served there. In her delight, she may have missed the glazed look in the rolling eyes of the wine maker — as...Winemaker's life is hardly just 'fun'
October, 05, 2011 -
(CBC) - Nova Scotia wine makers are hoping a private member's bill introduced Monday in the House of Commons will soon make it possible for them to ship their wine to customers outside the province. Hanspeter Stutz, the owner of Grand Pre Wines in Wolfville, says it happens all the time — someo...Canada: N.S. vintners hope for end of Prohibition-era rule
October, 04, 2011

