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Anu Wines Facing Felony Bad Check Charges

Robert Miller, managing member of Anu Wines of Napa, was arraigned in Napa Superior Court  today on felony check charges related to his alleged failure to pay for wine and bottling services. A warrant had been issued on Feb. 3. The Napa Sheriff said Miller turned himself in today in court and was released after […]

February 8, 2013 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWS FETCH – FEBRUARY 7, 2013

TOP NEWS Imports Up 11% – Now 35% Of US Market + Data The Headlines Missed China to be 6th largest producer by 2016 China will import less over the next four years Dynasty warning: wine bubble bursting Bacchus Capital Invests in Wine by Joe Market trends benefit California wine business Small business outlook grim […]

February 7, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Imports Up 11% – Now 35% Of US Market + More Data The Headlines Missed

January opened the season on 2012 wine data. John Fredrikson, Allied Grape Growers and the Joe Ciatti Company all presented at the Unified Symposium in Sacramento. Concurrently, Turrentine Brokerage released its detailed market update. And on Wednesday, Feb., 6, Demeter released its own take on the market. The 2012 California Crush Report is due Friday. […]

February 7, 2013 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWS FETCH – FEBRUARY 6, 2013

TOP NEWS Calif Denies Licenses to 2 Central Coast Wineries, Investigates 2 Others Demographic Re-Think: Echo Boom (forget Millennial & Gen-X) U.S. Wine’s Bright Future Demeter Issues Reports on Wine, Spirits, Craft Beer Financial Crisis Threatens Australian Wine industry GLOBAL WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION Low Harvest May Close 200 Beaujolais Properties Global wine demand rises […]

February 6, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Calif Denies Licenses to 2 Central Coast Wineries, Investigates 2 Others

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Market Enforcement Branch (MEB) has received verified complaints against two Central Coast wineries in the past two months for failure to pay for winegrapes. The MEB says the cases are  under review. It has also denied the licenses of two Southern California wineries. Wine Executive News subscribers please […]

February 6, 2013 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

New Market Enforcement Branch Laws For Wineries & Wine Grape Buyers

Newcomers to the field  should be aware that is is illegal to buy winegrapes without a processor’s license from the Market Enforcement Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2013 SEES STIFF NEW PENALTIES FOR PROCESSORS The following comes from the Market Enforcement Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. With the […]

February 6, 2013 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWS FETCH – FEBRUARY 5, 2013

TOP NEWS Ste. Michelle plans Prosser winery Duckhorn Sues Duck Walk Falling box wine demand closes packaging plant Brand Familiarity Reigns King Magnotta buys Kittling Ridge wine biz Consumers Spent & Saved Less in Q4 2012 SAfrica Farmworker Riots: 3 dead, millions in damages When small wineries get big owners North American Winery Total Passes […]

February 5, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWS FETCH – FEBRUARY 4, 2013

TOP NEWS Global Ag Land grabs lock up water rights Solar development eclipsing Calif. farmland Mastroberardino Dies Wine Cellar Accused Of Hoarding Investor’s Wine Goes Bankrupt Mavrik Patent Lawsuit Against VA Filtration Ends AB InBev shoves back at Justice Dept How to Turn Boring Stats Into Profits US is tops in wine consumption Two more […]

February 4, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWS FETCH – FEBRUARY 1, 2013

TOP NEWS Restaurant operators downbeat as sales, traffic soften Imports Gain On Calif 2012 Inventory Constellation Stock Plummets 20% on Beer Woes Strategic sourcing will keep wine execs on their toes Cheap NZ wine starts to run dry FDIC Bans ex-Sonoma Valley Bank officers from banking Immigration reform won’t help labor shortage US Seeks Farmers […]

February 1, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWS FETCH – JANUARY 31, 2013

TOP NEWS Gallo, Constellation Lauded For Promoting Brand Over Region U.S. wine shipments up 2% in 2012 French Appellation Begins Law Suit Against U.S. Producer WineAmerica Taps Chandler As New Exec Director Vineyard plan opens door for industry investment San Joaquin wine market is strong PA: Sell state liquor stores, use proceeds for schools Naples […]

January 31, 2013 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More