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News Briefs for July 10, 2017

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•American whiskey producers could be in for a round of pain in export markets if the Trump administration follows through on a threat to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum products. During the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, the … Continue reading

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An Introduction to Paso Robles/SLO Coast

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In San Luis Obispo County, surf Pismo Beach and hike Paso Robles. For wine, old-vine Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are worth exploring. Read more

Pork Belly Roast

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Chef Emanuele Bartolini, of the restaurant La Balena, brings classic Tuscan cuisine to the Monterey Peninsula with this easy to make pork recipe. Read more

California Legislature OKs Napa Vintners Tax for Farmworker Housing

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California ex-Restaurateur Sues Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for Fraud

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California ex-restaurateur sues Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, largest wine and liquor distributor in the US for fraud Read more

From Vin de Table to Vin de France

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Vin de France attempts to shed the stigma of low-tier Vin de Table, with producers using this new designation to produce quality wines at bargain prices. Read more

Amazon Distances Itself from Wine Brand Creation

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What is Amazon up to? (A question we are perpetually asking ourselves these days.) Last week we reported Oregon winery King Estate had partnered with Amazon Wine to create a new brand called Next [see WSD 06-29-2017]. The initial release said Amazon w... Read more

Winemaker Horror Stories

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Winemakers tell the haunted tales of harvests gone wrong and their rather creative solutions to the problems in the July 2017 issue of WBM Read more

5 Destinations From Monterey to River Road

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There's no shortage of wine along Urban Wine Row or River Road. After tastings, catch a sunset on the sand dunes of Monterey Bay and explore the food scene. Read more

Trump, Brexit puts global M&A in freefall – study

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Political upheaval around the world, including Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump, have pushed mergers and acquisitions in the FMCG area to their lowest levels for five years, a new report has said. Read more