Wine Industry News
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Over the past 5 years, stable decrease of vodka production and increase of wine production has been observed, according to the head of Armenian Winemakers’ Union Avag Harutyunyan. During the November 12 news conference, he indicated 30% and 20% increase in wine and Armenian brandy production in... -
What does "old vine" mean to you? 25 years? 75 years? As I posted Tuesday, the federal government is considering defining the word "estate" on wine labels, which could force brands like Beringer Founders Estate to be renamed. The same notice in the Federal Register listed 15 other terms the TTB is...Defining wine terms: Some proposals
November, 11, 2010 -
Wine industry jobs around the world may be at risk as wine production continued its downward trend.With the exception of Argentina and Chile, the world area under vines has decreased steadily.The International Organisation of Wine and Vine (OIV) confirmed that the global area under vines has decreas...Wine jobs at risk as production decreases
November, 11, 2010 -
Last week, TTB announced several proposals with respect to wines in the United States. These proposals include the Yamhill-Carlton Viticultural Area; Use of Various Winemaking Terms on Wine Labels and Advertisements; Labeling Imported Wine with Multistate Appellations; and Disclosure of Cochineal Ex...TTB Proposes New Regulations on Wine
November, 11, 2010 -
Mississauga, Ontario -- A new series of wines is breaking ground in Canada, marrying fruit from the country’s two major viticultural regions in a single bottle.Vincor Canada, a subsidiary of Fairport, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands, launched its East West series under the Inniskillin banner in Se...New Canadian Wine Marries East and West
November, 10, 2010 -
From 13 wineries and just two vineyards a decade ago, to more than 85 state-licensed wineries and more than 413 vineyards covering more than 1,200 acres this year, the Iowa wine industry is growing quickly, due, in part, to the help of Iowa State University. There are vineyards in 95 counties and wi...Grape Acres Are Continuing to Grow in Iowa
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Bulgaria's wine exports could be increased by boosting the respective image-making efforts, according to Plamen Mollov, a former MP and honorary head of the Bulgarian Food and Drinks Industry Association. "Bulgaria must boost the image of its wine and decide how to position itself on the world wi...Expert: Bulgarian Wine as Good as French, Needs Better PR
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(Reuters) - Jean-Charles Boisset, scion of Burgundy's largest wine empire, has been called Mr. Pinot Noir for his enthusiasm for the grape that he tends on both sides of the Atlantic. The 41-year-old, who spent much of his youth in California soaking up sun, surf and a business degree, lives his lif...Mr. Pinot Noir becomes wine packaging's prince
November, 10, 2010

