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Archive for September, 2017

Extreme Weather Impacts Yields in Champagne

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France’s Champagne harvest ended with growers relieved that the 2017 growing season difficulties are behind them. Winemakers, who can rely on blending in reserve wines from previous years for their NV designation bottles, were not as hard hit. Vines suffered a mix of hail, frost, late rain damage, and the botrytis fungus attacked the vines […] Read more

Broadland Wineries recruits former Accolade Wines chief Paul Schaafsma as CEO

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Former Accolade Wines CEO Paul Schaafsma is continuing his reintegration into the wine industry, this time through his appointment as head of UK-based Broadland Wineries. Read more

Alcohol to dodge Amazon’s margin drag in grocery – study

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Amazon's new grocery model is threatening profitability in the channel, however alcohol margins should remain protected, a study has claimed. Read more

Dão and Douro Reds Reign Supreme

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When it comes to big, bold reds, Portugal is becoming hard to beat in both quality and price. Look for these wines, 90 points and up, all under $30. Read more

Scotch Whisky’s U.S. Growth Being Driven By An Influx Of New Consumers

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While American and Irish whiskies have captured much of the enthusiasm surrounding the whisk(e)y boom, Scotch is also showing improved results lately, particularly at the high end. After losing ground from 2012 to 2015, Scotch shipments to the U.S. market … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 25, 2017

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•California’s Foley Family Wines has named former Jackson Family Wines president Hugh Reimers as chief administrative officer, with plans to eventually transition him to the role of president. Reimers had been with Jackson Family Wines since 2009, serving as president … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 25, 2017

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•Portland, Oregon’s Ground Breaker Brewing is preparing to launch two fresh hop IPAs by the end of September. Gayle IPA, a 6%-abv ale brewed with Crystal hops, will be released at the end of the month. Epoch IPA, a 6%-abv … Continue reading

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JD Wetherspoon switches to biodegradable straws in all UK, Ireland pubs

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JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to phase out plastic straws across its entire estate in the UK and Ireland. Read more

Fusion Vodka and Tequila

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Launching its first product line in the United States, Smooch Beverages USA Inc. debuted its Fusion Vodka and Tequila brand in California and other select markets.  Read more

Is Opening a Downtown Tasting Room Smart?

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<<click on picture for better view>>The Regulatory LandscapeFalling on the heels of a growing anti-tourism movement, of late I've taken calls from officials in three particular cities that are now considering t... Read more