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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

Lexington Street Files Court Papers Alleging Robert Dahl Felonies

Lexington Street Investments LLC has filed a document in Napa Superior Court that it says proves Robert Dahl was convicted of two felonies convictions in Minnesota. In an email received by Wine Industry Insight early this morning, Dahl said, “There are no such convictions.” Dahl is the owner or managing partner in a number of […]

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Most Americans’ best days are behind them (Interactive Map)

Source: Washington Post. Also see article: Why America’s middle class is lost

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NEWS FETCH – December 12, 2014

TOP NEWS Drop in Aussie dollar revives slump in wine exports Indian Reservations: Now, Get Stoned & Gamble? Feds Now Reviewing Sta. Rita Hills Expansion Grape Industry Lukewarm on Immigration Act Russia may ban French wine imports in retaliation to sanctions Interview: Wirtz Beverage Group EVP Danny Wirtz Academic Wino Teams With Perdue On 3 […]

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Indian Reservations: Get Stoned & Gamble?

According to the Associated Press: “GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Indian tribes can grow and sell marijuana on their lands as long as they follow the same federal conditions laid out for states that have legalized the drug, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.” According to the article, It remains to be seen how many reservations […]

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Labels Make The Sale. Taste Makes A Fan

Source: Gallo Wine Trends Survey

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NEWS FETCH – December 11, 2014

TOP NEWS Wine Industry Financial Health Looking Good: Silicon Valley Bank 2014 Survey Restaurant sales growth slows in Nov. Dahl & Napa Point Winery Object To Court Ruling What’s Behind New York’s Unprecedented Attack on Fine Wine Retailers? Aussie businesses day-to-day battle with wine & food counterfeits Save time and money – order ProWein 2015 […]

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Dahl & Napa Point Winery Object To Napa Court Ruling On Wine & Tanks

Robert Dahl and his Napa Point Winery LLC were ordered last week  to turn over wine and wine tanks to Lexington Street Investments LLC, but have challenged the decision. Dahl’s attorney has objected to by Napa Superior Court, Judge Rodney Stone’s tentative ruling and that sends the matter back to the judge who said he will […]

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Wine Industry Financial Health Looking Good: Silicon Valley Bank

2014 Has been a very good year for the vast majority of wineries, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2014 industry survey. The entire report can be accessed by clicking on this link. According to the report summary: 82% of wineries reported overall financial health of “good” or better for 2014. This is up 7% over […]

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NEWS FETCH – December 10, 2014

TOP NEWS Alcohol industry’s influence on policy must be curtailed US: Economic Confidence Index Remains Solid OZ: Hail storm wreaks havoc on Hunter vineyards 2/3 of younger US wine drinkers mix wine with fruit juice Starting The World’s Largest Wine Brand Starbucks Details Alcohol Sales Expansion Save time and money – order ProWein 2015 tickets […]

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Syrah Growing In Global Importance

Source: Journal of Wine Economics (JWE): “Changing Varietal Distinctiveness of the World’s Wine Regions

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