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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

Alcohol the Real Date-Rape Drug, Study Says

Women who have lost control or consciousness due to excessive drinking have fueled what British researchers have termed the “urban legend” of drinks being spiked with so-called “date-rape” drugs, according to a new study. The Telegraph reported Oct. 27 that Kent University researchers who studied 200 students found that many blamed their incapacitation on alleged […]

October 30, 2009 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 28, 2009

Restaurants not expected to rebound soon Calif lawmakers to monitor groundwater? Vancouver to limit sale of fine wines in restaurants Fortune Brands Loss Not as bad as Expected Constellation Brands moves to 2Q profit Calif water legislation at a standstill Grape insurance program changes announced Copia for sale Pairing Wine with Vegetarian Meals Judge expected […]

October 30, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

New Vine Liquidation – The Final Act For Amazon’s Biggest Direct-Shipping Victim

The biggest victim of Amazon’s dithering and ultimate desertion of its “partners” in the direct wine shipping business is now set to have its day in court with the filing of Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation papers ( available here for VIP Premium Content Subscribers). New Vine Logistics slammed the doors and headed for the hills […]

October 29, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

New Vine Files For Chapt 7 Liquidation

New Vine Logistics has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in the U.S. Bankruptcy County for the Northern District of California. The filing was made Oct. 23 — the same day that Wine Industry Insight reported Amazon’s sudden silent abandonment of its online wine sales partners.Amazon has made no comment on its abrupt departure. However, the […]

October 29, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 27, 2009

Humbug! Fewer companies having holiday parties WSTA signs agreement with cider makers Amazon’s Exit From Wine Business Shouldn’t Hurt Wineries’ Online Sales Dan Berger: Wine clubs keep small wines going Restaurant Chain files for Ch. 11 Harvest Report: Walla Walla Pod Bar shakes up wines by-the-glass Constellation to Webcast Nov. 11 Investor Meeting Four Factors […]

October 28, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 26, 2009

Geologists Dish Dirt on Terroir Family Winemakers at Hong Kong Intl Wine/Spirits Fair Russia’s wild world of wine Gallo family in Bay Area business hall of fame Frustration mounts over closed-door water talks Tesco defends dealing directly with producers Patty Bogle facing reoccurrence of leukemia Harvest havoc, but cab coming through Harvest ‘mad scramble’ eases, […]

October 27, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Industry Notable Jon Moramarco Joins Wine Colleagues

St. Helena, CA, October 26, 2009 – Wine Colleagues announced today that Jon Moramarco has joined the company as a full partner. Jon grew up in the wine business, and has operated as a CEO of various wine companies for seventeen years with net sales spanning from $50 million to over $1 billion. Nine years […]

October 26, 2009 | Filed under Worth A Look | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 23, 2009

Iron: Why Fish and Red Wine Don’t Mix BevMo at 15: Founded during recession, wine and beer retailer has flourished 2009 Holiday Spending Will Come, But at a Price Napa Growers dry out remaining grapes Ancient Greeks introduced wine to France, Cambridge study reveals AZ: Grads make wine, give back Laura Ness: California grapes left […]

October 26, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

AMAZON PULLS PLUG ON WINE?

While Amazon has not officially confirmed its exit from the field of direct wine sales, numerous executives in the wine trade received an email this afternoon informing them of their exit. The email, obtained by Wine Industry Insight and reprinted below, was sent by Dini V. Rao, Amazon’s Senior Account Manager for Business Development – […]

October 23, 2009 | Filed under Featured Articles | Read More

NEWS FETCH – October 22, 2009

UK: Alcohol Deaths Climb As Consumption Falls Right bank Bordeaux continues price slide Peter Michael Winery Buys Napa’s Showket Vineyard Winegrowers demonstrate across France E.&J. Gallo signs with ‘Parliament’ to enter the Russian Market Wild wine woman of Walla Walla Healthy Beverage Choices Fail To Include Wine Beaujolais producers have high hopes for 2009 vintage […]

October 23, 2009 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More