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NEWSFETCH – December 20, 2010

China stocks tumble 3 pct, investors dump liquor and wine makers Thanks In Part To Free Shipping Offers, Online Holiday Spending Up 12 Percent To $27.5B Fed Delays on Alcohol Labeling Stymieing National Policies on Alcohol and Obesity Wine retains punch amid global turmoil Sotheby’s wine sales – key facts and figures SF Woman Gets […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 17, 2010

China, U.S. agreements favorable for agriculture Unique vineyard leasing scheme launched Napa Valley’s Krug to celebrate 150th birthday The World’s First Wine Investing Magazine Launches U.S. Weighs Curbs on Genetically Engineered Crops Thief steals wine bottle worth $8500 After umami, a sixth taste is discovered: kokumi Guzzling wine is cheaper and more dangerous than doing […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 16, 2010

New Grape Threat: Brown marmorated stink bug latest invasive pest Sacramento wine expert accused of bilking employers Does Direct Shipment of Wine Prevent Minors’ Access To Booze? Wine & Tobacco Giant Altria announces new top management structure Alcohol Regulations May Ruin Holiday Spirit Constellation Brands to Report Q3 FY2011 Results Cork Producers Hit a New […]

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Napa Issues Annual Self Beatification

This reporter is Still waiting for the video stream of the heavens opening up and the angelic hosts pulling a golden chariot bearing this awesome piece of self-congratulatory hyperbole. Napa Vintners Announce Dates and Highlights for Nation’s Quintessential Wine Event ST. HELENA, Calif.–(December 15, 2010 10:14 PM Eastern Time BUSINESS WIRE)–The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 15, 2010

With recovery taking hold, consumers are willing to spend on high-end bottles Constellation bid mooted as Cerberus sees Stars NPD forecasts modest restaurant recovery New Taste Research Offers Broad Opportunity for Wine Industry U.S. Investment Group Buys South Africa’s Mulderbosch Vineyards Shoppers uncork more wine this year US drinkers disdain expensive Aussie plonk Fresno 2011 […]

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Fresno 2011 Microbiology Symposium accepting registrations

The International Wine Microbiology Symposium is now accepting registrations for the second International Wine Microbiology Symposium, that will be held at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite on March 29-30, 2011. This event is being presented by the California State University, Fresno’s Viticulture and Enology Program, with industry support. Presenters from more than five continents will […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 13, 2010

Maniar To Sell SF Mansion To Help Fund Diamond Oaks Ch 11 ReOrg Plan U.S. Retail Sales Rise Above Forecast as Consumers Recover Diageo Sees Signs Of Recovery In US Despite Unsettled Environment Making sense of scents: Perfume Technology May Work For Wine Cap*rock bankruptcy trustee sues NM vintner for reneging on auction deal WA: […]

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Maniar To Sell SF Home To Help Fund Diamond Oaks ReOrg Plan

Dinesh Maniar, whose wine and race-horse empire went into Chapter 11 last fall, has agreed to sell his San Francisco home in order to provide $1.8 million in funding for the Diamond Oaks Vineyards (DOV) reorganization plan. Court documents indicate that the money is a sweetener to convince secured creditors to approve the plan. Maniar […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 13, 2010

Credit and debit card spending up at restaurants Americans’ Online Holiday Shopping Spend Already at $22B Southern W&S Hires To Focus on Calif Fine Wine Market NY: Inmates in charge of the asylum outlaw wine & cheese baskets Farmers must prepare for cuts in next farm bill VA: At auction, Kluge wine goes for as […]

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NEWSFETCH – December 10, 2010

Fortune break-up could lead to Diageo bid Thunderbolts vs Thunderbirds: Gallo Lawyers Strike Paso Winery Nielsen: 10 Ways to Engage the Buying Brain During the Holidays CO: Time for a free market in the alcohol industry Bankers buzzing over Beam buyers Diageo faces Jim Beam fight Farm Belt land prices booming despite economy UK: Penny-pinching […]

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