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NEWS FETCH – November 4, 2009

Restaurants look for ways to spike bar sales Recession forces farmers and wine marketers to adjust Parker and Agostini stop suing each other State Overturns Gallo Efforts to oust UFW 7-Eleven stores take a Big Gulp… of wine 7-Eleven Launches In-store TV Network New king of corks? American belief in great en primeur ‘shaken and […]

November 5, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Imports Lag, But Wine Sales Climb 3.5% On Strong Domestic Sales

Total wine sales in the United States rose 3.5 percent for the 52-week period ending Oct. 17, according to data from The Nielsen Company. The increase was more modest for the four-week period ending Oct. 17, with an overall gain of 2.3 percent. VIP Subscribers please click here for clear, full-sized image DOMESTIC WINES SURGE, […]

November 4, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

Bankruptcy Update – Conti, Stevenot, Mobius

VIP Subscribers click here to read the complete, un-redacted article. In This Article: The full text of the following sections is available to VIP Premium Subscribers). WINERY DISPOSITION/MOBIUS PAINTER: KEN WILSON OUT, NEW BUYER IN Click Here For Previous Wine Industry Insight Reporting On Mobius Painter CONTI: HEARING SCHEDULED ON LIQUIDATION Click Here For Previous […]

November 4, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

On-Premise Recession = Wine Depression

While off-premise wine sales have suffered from the recession, on-premise consumption has ben hammered by a full-blown depression. This is likely to continue for another year, according to data from Nielsen, along with two, on-premise data specialists: Technomics and GuestMetrics Nielsen believes that this means the upcoming holiday season will see a surge in at-home […]

November 4, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWS FETCH – November 3, 2009

CIT Chapt 11 To Further Depress On-Premise Sales “Burgers And More by Emeril” Will Offer Wine By Glass and Bottle Harvest ends badly for some growers Winery waste makes fuel CHILE BULK WINE EXPORTS UP, JACK DANIELS SALES ALSO INCREASE California vineyards: Swirl, sip, solar Australian Wine Makers Push to Renew Sales in US An […]

November 4, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Hahn Family Wines Mourns Pacific Sales Team Member Kimberly Stalwick

Hahn Family Wines Mourns Pacific Sales Team Member Kimberly Stalwick (Soledad, CALIF.) — Kimberly Stalwick, Pacific Divisional Manager for Hahn Family Wines, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 2, 2009 due to complications from cancer. A California native, Kimberly worked for nearly 30 years in the wine industry. While attending Cal Poly Pomona, she became […]

November 4, 2009 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

Massachusetts Stakeholders Outline Arguments

This piece from Wine & Spirits Daily is a MUST READ:Massachusetts Stakeholders Outline Arguments Megan has outdone herself with this in-depth look at the Massachusetts battle.

November 3, 2009 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWS FETCH – November 2, 2009

Diageo CEO Sees ‘Slow’ Recovery as US, Europe Trail Asia Appeals court to hear Mass. direct shipments law Who is stealing California’s water? Champagne, Zoloft of the Ancients Oz: Casella plunges, but Tail keeps it wagging Constellation Brands mulls plan for wine operation West Coast Wine Industry Growth DUI: Paying the cost Bail bond company […]

November 3, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Nielsen: For Consumers, A Big Night In Replaces A Big Night Out

The recession that has gripped much of the world over the last year has caused consumers to seek out entertainment that provides the best value for money, and one way they have done so stayed in and enjoyed their alcoholic beverages at home according to this article from nielsenwire. This new dynamic was a key […]

November 2, 2009 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 30, 2009

Amazon Recorks Wine Plans Diageo May Raise Dividend If M&A Proves Too Dear Scheid Vineyards Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter Results Certified sustainable also means Farmworkers with 401Ks Illustrious Parisian restaurant puts cellar up for auction Korbel family’s heated battle settled in secret WA: Boutique wineries, giant tanks Copia settlement likely next week or earlier Why […]

November 2, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More