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NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS US Wine market heads for massive hangover Little cheer for Beaujolais Nouveau as U.S. tariffs guzzle profits French government scraps plans for Dry January campaign Marijuana legalization now supported by 2/3 of Americans Every segment of the wine trade must be sustainable Boutique winemakers: Save time and effort this harvest season with this […]

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2016 Crimson Roots Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA)

2016 Crimson Roots Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA). Violet and fruity nose, bursting with juicy plum, blackberry, blueberry, etc in the palate, with a tiny hint of pepper spice on the finish. Super smooth. Purchased for $9.99 from an Aldi in Cary, NC

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Rowan Gormley steps down from Naked Wines Calif Ag Dept to hold Dec. 17 workshop on Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers changes to grape pricing districts Vineyard House Seeks Injunction To Stop Constellation Brands From Using “To Kalon” Labeled Wines California Wine 2019 Harvest Report Strong US trading puts Naked Wines on track, […]

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Vineyard House Seeks Injunction To Stop Constellation Brands From Using “To Kalon” Labeled Wines

  See also: original 2019 Wine Industry Insight coverage at this link: To-Kalon lawsuit dismissed, but “iconic” still all about myth, Benjamins, and grapes at $38K/Ton   NEWS RELEASE (unedited) — Nov. 20, 2019   YESTERDAY, The Vineyard House, LLC (TVH) filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, […]

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CAWG Elects New Board Officers and Directors: Mike Testa Assumes Role as Chair

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 20, 2019 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new board officers and directors. CAWG is governed by 28 growers in seven districts who serve three-year terms beginning Dec. 1.   Mike Testa of Coastal Vineyard Care in Buellton was elected chair. He succeeds Bill Berryhill of […]

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Calif Ag Dept to hold Dec. 17 workshop on Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers changes to grape pricing districts

See original Wine Industry Insight coverage: Suisun growers move to adjust state’s crush district lines to accurately reflect wine grape values Suisun/Green Valley vineyards get respect from Napa & seek more distance from Solano Delta grapes   NEWS: From the website of the California Department of Food and Agriculture  (Unedited)   Notice is hereby given […]

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Gallo buys Pahlmeyer brands but not winery or vineyard Pernod Ricard CEO speaks out against ‘drinking pressure’ claims Uber causes binge drinking? Confusing correlation with causation Get over it? When it comes to recycled water, consumers won’t Wine industry can help halt mass species extinction, says scientist Boutique winemakers: Save time and effort […]

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Daycation IPA Hoppy Floral Session from Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC

Daycation IPA Hoppy Floral Session from Highland Brewing in Asheville, NC Trying out a local brew, since I’m an NC local now. Lots of citrus and similar fruits at first, with nice balanced hops on the finish. A nice, approachable IPA that isn’t too hoppy! -B

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Ailing Vintner, Art Collector Donald Bryant & Wife Face Mountains of Debt Chemical winefare: Pesticides in wine Reconciling Wine’s Eternal Sin Time runs short for wineries’ tax relief TikTok for wine? It’s reached 1 billion users faster than any other social media app Boutique winemakers: Save time and effort this harvest season with […]

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Scarcity of new drinkers may cause US wine sales plateau Shanken projects 2019 US wine revenues up 1.7%, 0.3% by volume Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists Can wine fit into Millennial desire to be homebodies? How Natural Wine Became a Symbol of Virtuous Consumption […]

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