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2019 La Vieille Ferme Rosé (France)

2019 La Vieille Ferme Rosé (France)   Very pale pink in color….melon, peach, citrus, and some floral notes as well. Slate/minerality as well on the long finish.   Well-balanced, tasty, and easy drinking!   Purchased on sale for $8.99 from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC.

December 10, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

DECEMBER 10, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS California Liquor Board Bypasses Due Process China slugs Australian wine with another round of tariffs in trade dispute Here’s why wine doesn’t ship for free — and shouldn’t if you want small wineries to survive (possible paywall) When it comes to wine DTC, the death of desktop is vastly overstated: Tops mobile for […]

December 10, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

Commerce7 Releases their Databook, “The Data That’s Changing Winery DTC.”

NEWS RELEASE   December 10th, 2020 The databook: “The Data That’s Changing Winery DTC,” reveals insightful findings focused on the shift in consumer preferences that defined 2020 and will shape the winery DTC industry for years to come.   Over the year, members who were able to edit their package increased their average order value […]

December 10, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

DECEMBER 9, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Impact of Covid-19 on Global Wine Tourism Tourist visits for California and Napa Valley may not see full recovery until 2023 or later To Kalon Federal Court Case continues Creating an Inclusive Wine World Supreme Court delays and reschedules conference in retailer wine shipping case How Wine by Sam’s winemaker got back into […]

December 9, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2017 Fish Hippie Riesling (Old North State Winery, Yadkin Valley, NC)

  Fish Hippie Riesling (Old North State Winery, Yadkin Valley, NC).   Nose some sort of clementine/peach/muscadine conglomerate.   Juicy jolly rancher (is that cherry??) on the front, with some lime or citrus coming through on the end. A bit disjointed and off-balance. Not a fan.   Purhcased for $9.99 from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, […]

December 8, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

DECEMBER 8, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Leisure/hospitality sector continues to take the brunt of pandemic business closures Gift Cards Spark New York Wine Spat The Discussion to Define Alcohol DTC in 2021 Sonoma Valley’s Annadel Estate Winery sells for nearly $6M ‘Free-fall’: 10,000 restaurants have closed over the past three months, according to the National Restaurant Association How Wine […]

December 8, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

DECEMBER 7, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS Bob Hartzell, Former ExDir of Calif Assn of Wine Grape Growers, has died Beer, Spirits, & Wine – Packaged Imports Decline -8% By Value L12M through October 2020, Packaged Exports Decline -2% Sovos ShipCompliant Data Shows Record High Transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday The Supreme Court may prefer Wine to Walmart […]

December 7, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

2020 Sea Salt Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)

  2020 Sea Salt Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)   Herbaceous nose with citrus…bright and lively with a slight effervescence. Yummy and easy drinking!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $15.99) from Lowe’s Foods in Cary, NC. -B

December 6, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

DECEMBER 4, 2020 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS California wineries brace for big losses during holiday season after looming lockdown (possible paywall) Vineyard House, Constellation To Kalon battle may be over soon. Wine’s Struggle between Price and Reputation Drizly Study Points To Bullish Holiday Outlook The US Government Decided to Let Independent Restaurants Die Cannabis took over a COVID-vacant mall. Is […]

December 4, 2020 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

International Awards Distinguish Wine Business Institute Research and Publications

NEWS RELEASE   Rohnert Park, CA – Sonoma State University recently received prestigious awards from international authorities on wine and viticulture research. Dr. Armand Gilinsky, Korbel Professor of Wine Business, was presented with the Best Case Bronze Award at the October 2020 virtual conference of the North American Case Research Association, the leading governing body […]

December 4, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More