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NEWSFETCH – April 21, 2010

Moth Quarantines 9,000 Sonoma County Acres Alaska contractor sues reporter over Napa Wine Train story HR5034 could hurt Oregon wine industry (Scroll down for more HR5034 news) PA: Turzai makes pitch to kill state stores Teen drinking tied to breast disease Chateau Ste. Michelle Parent Reports on Q1 2010 Virgin Wines celebrates 10 years Asian […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 20, 2010

Another Central Valley fish might be declared endangered Battle lines drawn up over proposed US shipping bill STOPHR5034 is on Facebook Alcohol Worsens Allergies? Canada: Vineyard Gets Microwave Frost Protection OR: Wineries face more sales limits Singapore, a great place in Asia for Luxury Wines More Napa Crops Quarantined Sattui’s firestorm over public safety pensions […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 19, 2010

An End to Wine Direct Shipping? Text of H.R. 5034 -Anti-Direct Shipping Bill Stop H.R. 5034—The Anti-Consumer Wine Bill Court supports special privileges for small wineries WA: Small, high-end wineries get creative to save money, survive recession Modesto-area vintners looking to make a hit with wine consumers ‘Flight to value’ to continue for wine consumers […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 16, 2010

WSWA Applauds Congressional Bill to Halt Alcohol Deregulation Distributors Contribute Heavily To Direct Shipping Foes WA: Leonetti owners launch new winery, cattle company LVMH cautions Q1 sales growth might not last Calif winery bypasses distributors in NY & NJ Cal Coastal Commission OKs second winery near shore Lodi wines to be promoted in China Consumers […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 15, 2010

Core Organic Consumers Seek Local, Clean Products OZ: Grape growers’ awful plight NZ wine industry draws a blanc Wine Train Construction hurts many businesses China, Parker, low production hike en primeur price NZ: Oyster Bay Vineyards Faces Loss As Grape Prices decline Second Thoughts About “Natural” Wine NZ overtakes Germany in UK wine sales CDFA […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 14, 2010

Chile: propaganda war over winery quake damage NZ: Sauvignon grape prices hit all-time low ‘Sideways’ upends affordability of pinot noir Text of 9th Circuit direct shipping decision (.pdf) AZ wine-sales law affirmed EU: Alcohol consumption dropping Water: Court of Appeal rules against farmers EPA tightens air quality rules for Central Valley Domestic Table Wines Grew […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 13, 2010

10 Million liters of Tuscan wine suspected of adulteration California Sparkling Wine Sales Jump Heads roll at Raley’s MA: State gives up defense of consumer wine shipment law 2009 Bordeaux uncorks fears of fraud Italy winemakers eye tweet sales with social media Constellation’s Lowered Credit Rating Australia 2010 favoured by cooler weather OZ: Top grape […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 12, 2010

Analysts see start of restaurant recovery OZ: One of smallest harvests in a decade Rack & Riddle Good for Mendo Jess Jackson to close grapevine nursery Gawker On WSJ’s McInernery: “insufferable douche?” Growers relieved by rainfall as they face new frost rules Daily wine for 107-year-old woman Fighting Wine Fraud With Wireless Tags, Isotope Tests […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 9, 2010

Recession + Napa Valley = lower wine prices Drink companies hurt as consumers cut back Calif’s US Wine Shipments Inch Up, Exports Down, Value Falls 3% Constellation Brands Posts 4Q Loss, Shares Fall 1,000 Sonoma acres likely to be quarantined Who Dat Caymus? Italy winemakers see sales recovery in 2011-2012 Wine snobs exposed by research […]

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NEWSFETCH – April 8, 2010

Quaking Chilean Wine Biz to Recover Well: Rabobank New Zealand plans US push OZ: Chardonnay fraud Wine Competition to experiment with standards reform Sonoma County considers new tasting room limits OZ: Cork back in bottle on wine merger Alcohol Awareness Month: Pot Touted as Safer Bordeaux ’09: Price up 15% CO: Grocer booze bill moves […]

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