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American Spirits Export Value Rises by 10.6 Percent in First Half of 2017

International Taste for America Whiskeys Drives Growth   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The value of U.S. distilled spirits exports rose a robust 10.6 percent—up more than $67 million—to a total of $698.5 million in the first half of 2017 as compared with the same period in 2016, the Distilled Spirits Council reported today.   In dollar […]

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NEWS FETCH — September 6, 2016

TOP NEWS Amazon Poised to Kill Small Retailers, End Wine Procurement as We Know It The Mystery of Jeffry Hill’s Secret Federal Court Files Continues. Is Grape Fraud OK With Feds? Prison-bound Charles Banks will sell interest in Mayacamas Vineyards San Joaquin County crop values drop 14.5 percent NEW REAL ESTATE COVERAGE: You’re only as […]

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NEWS FETCH — September 5, 2016

TOP NEWS Premium Wine Sales Decelerating: 2015-2017 Data Show US wine consumption increased from 2004 to 2015 Unmasking Gallo’s New Amazon-exclusive Stealth Wine Launch Inside 2017 California wine harvest: Grapes look great, labor crisis looms California farmers say they don’t have enough workers – but it’s not because of Trump End of summer? US West […]

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NEWS FETCH — September 1, 2016

TOP NEWS Employer heat warning! Pay close attention to these obligations to prevent heat illness during harvest Highest temperatures ever recorded around the San Francisco Bay Area Napa Valley vineyard asset bubble ready to pop? Not so fast, says Rabobank analyst Glassy-winged sharpshooter found in SLO — but grape growers shouldn’t worry yet IPAs Are […]

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Lodi Winegrape Commission Welcomes Bob Highfill as Marketing and Communications Manager

Lodi, CA. August 29, 2017 – Bob Highfill has been hired as the new Marketing and Communications Manager with the Lodi Winegrape Commission.   Highfill will coordinate various marketing, communications, and public relations strategies, work on specific projects and fulfill daily demands for the Commission.   “I am honored and excited to join the Lodi […]

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375ml bottle sales climb on price drops. Bags doing fine. 3L glass sinks.

375ml bottle sales climb on price drops. Bags doing fine. 3L glass sinks. BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS First thing you notice is a marked increase in the dollar volume for the 375mL (half bottle) size. This also corresponds with a larger price drop ($0.55) compared with the rest. The price changed very little over the year for […]

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NEWS FETCH — August 31, 2016

TOP NEWS National sales of Oregon wine take healthy jump Trinchero lauds family ownership in the wine world over corporate control This chart is proof that millennials are destroying the beer industry California’s water wars pit farmers against salmon fishermen There’s no wisdom in crowd sourcing wine columns Hop broker bankruptcy may signal industry turbulence […]

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NEWS FETCH — August 30, 2016

TOP NEWS 2016 Oregon Vineyard & Winery Census Report shows robust momentum for state wine Southern Glazer’s Prevails in Retailer Fraud Suit Thieves bore into cellar from Paris catacombs to steal €250,000 of wine Once thought dead, banner ads get big-time new respect from a web giant Calif legalized pot. Are magic mushrooms next? Deals […]

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2016 Oregon Vineyard & Winery Census Report figures released, showing robust momentum continuing for Oregon wines

Oregon wine case sales up 10%, generating 12% more sales revenue for 2016 MEDIA ALERT   PORTLAND, August 29, 2017 – Oregon Wine Board released its Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report today, pointing to steady gains in many areas of the state’s wine industry. The annual report is an exhaustive study conducted by Southern […]

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Dutcher Crossing Winery Promotes Nick Briggs to Winemaker

Healdsburg, CA, August 29, 2017 – Dutcher Crossing Winery today announced the appointment of Nick Briggs as winemaker. Briggs first joined Dutcher Crossing in 2012 working under the tutelage of founding winemaker Kerry Damskey. In his new role, Briggs will handle day-to-day winemaking operations with newly appointed assistant winemaker, Cass Gossage. Damskey will continue to […]

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