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NEWSFETCH – March 2, 2011

TOP NEWS Esber vs The Wine Group vs Esber = Esber 2,TWG 0 Remy move shocks Champagne world Does Being Young and a Woman Equal Knowing Nothing About Wine? Chile Concha y Toro up 6 pct on US vineyard buy Ascentia to move Buena Vista wine brand to Geyserville Update on the infamous Jefferson wines […]

March 2, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Esber Vs The Wine Group Vs Esber = Esber 2,TWG 0

The Wine Group Monday lost its second legal battle in the past year to sever its relationship with Ohio distributor Esber Beverage Company. Wine Executive News subscribers please click here to: read the complete, original, in-depth, 500-word article and get access to the relevant legal documents. Not a Wine Executive News subscriber yet? Subscribe to […]

March 2, 2011 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

BROWN-FORMAN TO SELL FETZER VINEYARDS AND RELATED ASSETS TO VIÑA CONCHA Y TORO

NEWS RELEASE LOUISVILLE, KY, March 1, 2011 – Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced today that the company has completed the strategic review of its Hopland, California-based wine assets. As a result, Brown-Forman has agreed to sell Fetzer Vineyards to Chilean wine producer Viña Concha y Toro S.A. for $238 million. Brown-Forman acquired Fetzer in […]

March 1, 2011 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWSFETCH – March 1, 2011

TOP NEWS Was Snooth crushed by Google’s new algorithm? American AgCredit reports record $81.3 million in earnings Chinese luxury group buys another Bordeaux vineyard (Article date is today, but in Euro-format) United-States: Red wines lead growth A no brainer to help NZ quake victims Winter weather hurts restaurant sales in Jan. Leaner times as robust […]

March 1, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 28, 2011

TOP NEWS Marsupial mix-up: Yellowtail vs Little Roo TPG eyes new firms after Mey Icki sale Spending on fine wine increases with economy’s recovery Restaurant Performance Index Declined in January EU carry-on wine, liquids plan flawed, US says The Wine Group Sues Marc Anthony Group Winery Exchange picks up Echelon Marsupial mix-up: Yellowtail vs Little […]

February 28, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 25, 2011

TOP NEWS Mandatory government water management coming for wine grape growers The U.S. will become the world’s leading wine market in 2012 Delta smelt temporary settlement reached Appeals Court Affirms Koch Wine Case Decision Is The Next Protected Class The Unemployed? Somerston Wine Company Hires Kathleen Meek As National Sales Manager Diageo’s Turkish deal highlights […]

February 25, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 24, 2011

TOP NEWS Nightmare in Australia: Grape glut, cheap wine, no growth Premium focus for Skalli Central Coast: Winery issues are a growing rural problem Trump’s plans for Kluge properties? “Absolutely no idea” VA: Winemaker’s painstakingly built empire crumbled in months amid recession Special Interests Line Up Against San Joaquin Valley Communities OR: Farmers get another […]

February 24, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 23, 2011

TOP NEWS Discounting Boosts January Off-Premise Wine Sales Modestly 2010 French Wine Imports Climb 18.3% Over 2009 Beer Institute, Brewers Assn & Beer Wholesalers Complain About USDA Dietary Guidelines Delegat’s cuts full-year guidance due to wine glut One bottle in four consumed anywhere in the world is imported ASEV Selects Best Enology and Viticulture Papers […]

February 23, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Discounting Boosts January Wine Sales Modestly

Discounting helped boost off-premise wine sales to modest gains in January according to scanner data from The Nielsen Company for the four-week period ending Feb 5, 2011. Wines costing more than $20 per 750ml, topped the off-premise sales. Overall sales were up 5.2% with U.S. wines gaining 6.4% and imports up 2.3%. Wine Executive News […]

February 23, 2011 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 22, 2011

TOP NEWS Context Needed: U.S. Wine Exports Recover From Recession, Value Up 13% Over 2008 Winery lessons of the recession: don’t forget finance Central Coast-based San Luis Trust Bank fails San Luis Trust Bank: Financial Details NZ: Earthquake spares Canterbury wine industry Gallo to launch chilled red wine Charter Oak Bank Financial Details Wot’s in […]

February 22, 2011 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More