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Lewis Perdue is an entrepreneur, technologist, scientist, professor, author, publisher, journalist, and outdoorsman. Click here for more on Lew. Email Lew at: lewis[dot]perdue[at]wineindustryinsight[dot]com

Wine Group Sues Diageo Over Wine-Based Tea

The Wine Group (TWG) of Ripon, Calif.,  has sued Diageo PLC in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging trademark infringement over Savannah Tea, a sweet, alcohol-spiked, iced-tea drink. Diageo has until September 22 to respond to TWG’s complaint. VIP Subscribers click here to read the complete article. Full TWG Legal Filing […]

September 2, 2010 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWSFETCH – September 1, 2010

Whopper, Whopper – Diageo Selling Burger King? California Crop Weather: Harvests continue Zombie Mags: Gourmet Returns To Print Brown-Forman Q1 Profit Declines 8%, Yet Confirms FY11 View Sonoma Auction Changes Good For Business Pernod Ricard: completion of the sale of the shares in Ambrosio Velasco Cool temps leave questions for Central Valley wine crop Coast […]

September 1, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 31, 2010

Restaurant Outlook Remained Uncertain in July Bordeaux harvest starts with Carbonnieux after ‘roller-coaster’ growing season Tax beers and wine more heavily whisky giant Diageo tells UK Treasury Does drinking alcoholic beverages provide any benefit at all? The Alcoholic Beverage Legal Environment Post-Granholm Becker Named President of SVB Financial Group Wine-making Israeli settler ready to uproot […]

August 31, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 30, 2010

Napa: settlers found a Shangri-La, then drained & boxed it Backyard fruit removal set for Mendo EGVM Alcoholic beverage tasting to come to Calif grocery stores? Greenest wines? Vintners avoid heavy glass bottles Desire to improve or preserve quality of life drives consumer purchases Wiggins bill could help replenish farm funds Why Do Heavy Drinkers […]

August 30, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 27, 2010

Bill in Calif. would help farmworkers form unions Kirin to buyout wine unit Mercian in $127 mln deal Lombardi Leaves Ascentia for Kosta Browne Vineyard Worker Crash Death Prompts Federal Labor Probe Best wine blogs awarded Snooth’s Truth About Wine Prices (Infographic) Turrentine – August 2010, Market Update: A Compelling Narrative (.pdf) State to join […]

August 27, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Lombardi Leaves Ascentia for Kosta Browne

Tony Lombardi, head of public relations at Ascentia Wine Estates for more than 10 years, has joined Kosta Browne Winery as Director of Brand Management & Public Relations. Contact info: Kosta Browne Winery 2064 HWY 116 N, Bldg #3 Ste 31 Sebastopol, CA 95472 Ph: 707-823-5935 Tony@kostabrowne.com www.kostabrowne.com

August 26, 2010 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 26, 2010

FDA seeks comments on menu labeling, wine calories included Wine still held hostage as Mexico ratchets up its retaliation in truck dispute Sonoma: 2 Hot 2 Fast 4 Grapes! Winemakers see red over bogus bottles NC Vineyard owners fear effects of wine -shipment bill Distell volumes grow but rand eats profits WA: Liquor Privatization Advocates […]

August 26, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 25, 2010

U.S. Restaurant Traffic Will Grow Less than Population Growth over Next Decade Aubert Wines buys ‘mystery’ Calistoga winery Small Winery, Far Reach The Story Behind Trader Joe’s ‘Two-Buck Chuck’ Wine COPPOLA CALLS ON GODFATHER DESIGNER TO REVAMP WINERY The Global Staying Power of Private Label Sept is Calif Wine Month Cork vs Plastic: How Real […]

August 25, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 24, 2010

Pot growers cut Korbel’s redwoods Sonoma Co. Deputies Destroy Pot Crop At Winery Brighter farm economy unfolding Do Sustainable Practices Make Better Wine? Republicans Should Favor Privatization of Liquor Sales Wine grape harvest begins in Sonoma Vintners and growers investigating planting food other than grapes Women love wine , but not how it’s marketed CA: […]

August 24, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – August 23, 2010

Cosentino Financing Fails, Will Cease Custom Crush Clos Mimi Loses License To Buy Wine Grapes Grape Moth quarantine near 2,000 square miles Special Raisin Advisory Comm meeting Aug. 24 Growers in a waiting game; recent sales data encouraging Foster’s up 7.6%, Notes Speculation Of Takeover In Press Napa Valley Grapegrowers Press Conference Addresses 2010 Winegrape […]

August 23, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More