Wine Industry News
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ANNAPOLIS,CA (AP) — Two proposed "timberland-to-vineyard" conversion projects that would clear almost 2,000 acres of redwoods and firs in California's Sonoma County have some residents saying enough is enough. Despite recent declines in high-end wine sales and a glut of grape production in Sonoma ... -
THE Australian wine industry has produced another bumper vintage, dashing hopes that poor ripening conditions over summer would reduce the oversupply that has dogged the industry for the past five years. Analysts say the ongoing surplus will slow the turnaround of Treasury Wine Estates, the forme...AUS: Grape glut to hit hopes of rebound for wine industry
June, 12, 2011 -
Investing in wine is much like drinking it. Even the finest vintages can disappoint. With interest rates depressed and wealth growing around the world, money has poured into a host of hard assets since the bust. That has translated into surging prices, with the Mei Moses World All Art Index 11% a...HEARD ON THE STREET: Weak Tasting Note for Wine Investors
June, 11, 2011 -
(AGI) Rome - On the results of the last harvest, Italy has now overtaken France to become the world's largest wine producer. The agricultural association, Coldiretti, announced this milestone, quoting European Commission which shows Italian production at 49.6 million hectolitres against France's ...ITALY OVERTAKES FRANCE TO BECOME BIGGEST WINE PRODUCER
June, 11, 2011 -
PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- Wild spring weather across California's wine country has been enough to drive a vintner to drink. From killer snow in the Sierra Nevada foothills to dry-season downpours along the coast to a hard freeze in temperate Paso Robles, 2011 is proving to be a challenging vintag...US: California wine country suffers a sobering spring
June, 11, 2011 -
Sales of cheap wine made in Britain from imported grape juice are booming due to rising prices in the traditional import market. But UK wine producers say there is still widespread confusion among customers about the difference between this "British" wine and "English wine", which is made from gr...UK: Huge rise in sales of wine 'made' in Britain from imported juice
June, 11, 2011 -
The coffee giant Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is going to offer beer and wine in its new store in Portland, which will be opened on 13th June. This is the first coffee store to offer beer and wine in Portland, though the company offers it in three stores in Seattle.Starbucks Corporation (NASD...US: Starbucks Corporation Expanding Alcohol Ranges
June, 10, 2011 -
Campaigners for direct wine shipments in the US have had a mixed month, with Maryland poised to allow shipments, but Delaware refusing even to debate the issue. The signing of House Bill 1175 and Senate Bill 248 means that, subject to licensing regulations, consumers in Maryland will be able to rece...US: Maryland set to allow direct wine shipping
June, 10, 2011

