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NEWSFETCH – February 24, 2010

Heritage Bank – Major wine, small business lender told to tighten practices US wine industry reeled in 2009, wary of 2010 January Retail Sales Continue Slow Road to Recovery, Says NRF Fresh calls for branded varietal French wines UFW President Slams California Water Bond Obama Administration Details Healthy Food Financing Carlo Rossi heads to India (good […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 23, 2010

One in three French regional wines a sham Bumper Californian crop puts pressure on high-end France suffers record Champagne and Cognac declines Sharp fall in Champagne shipments Morgan Stanley Lowers Q4 EPS Estimates For Constellation Brands $40K settles search lawsuit of retired Gallo exec Italian vintner likens wine to men who improve with age Democratic […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 22, 2010

North Coast Growers, buyers look for ways to work out contracts South Africa overtakes France in market share Foster’s CEO says company selling non-essential wine assets Foster’s Says Has Had No Beer, Wine Approaches Chile: Vina Casa Silva goes organic Alcohol is a great investment OZ: Bumper grape harvest Pointing fingers in Pinotgate UK: Diageo […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 19, 2010

Champagne discounting will damage image for years Constellation Bought Pinot From Gallo’s Supplier But Says Wine Tested Genuine Constellation Responds to French Pinot Noir Issue Rabobank to buy Napa Community Bank Altria Holding on to St. Michelle Franzia orchestrated coup at 585 Wine Partners The Best Way to Enjoy Wine: Try Overpaying Fake Pinot: It’s […]

February 19, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 18, 2010

Too good to be cru? Recent wine frauds Fred Franzia takes over at Sonoma’s 585 Wine Partners Grgich Hills reorganizes its sales structure Wine exec named Business Administration Dean at CSU Stanislaus Santa Rosa group acquires interest in Kunde winery Vintage Wine Estates takes minority stake in Kunde Central Coast Inn foreclosure leaves wedding deposits […]

February 19, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 17, 2010

French execs convicted for selling fake “Pinot” to Gallo Legal sanctions against Joseph Phelps Vineyards Confirmed Rabobank announces new agribusiness analyst Winter Olympics, Champagne and Ice Wine: and the winner is… W.J. Deutsch-Renwood Legal War Worthy Of A Grisham Novel What’s really in that wine bottle? Next Steps in Direct Shipping: Refining State Laws Parents […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 16, 2010

Hearst throws its name into the wine business Tuscan winemakers see glut, crisis, rivals draining 2010 Chile’s wine exporters feel the economic squeeze Wine Unit Hurts Foster’s Foster’s says keeping options open on wine unit Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Wine Press Cornell Wine Program Teaches Tangible Skills Weyrich says bridal refunds are on the way […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 15, 2010

Wine glut prompts changes in Napa Valley (Caution: Great article, feloniously annoying ads.) Farm Press: Economy, imports strike Calif wine grapes Liquor store privatization could be boon for Big Booze UK: Drinks may face mandatory health warnings China overtakes UK as top Castel export destination Social Media: The New Battleground For American Agriculture Diageo to […]

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NEWSFETCH – February 11, 2010

Drouhin launches affordable Oregon label in UK UK: Hallgarten Druitt buys Novum Wines China report highlights impressive growth opportunities Delta pumps ratchet back today Legislative Updates From Free The Grapes Michaela Rodeno Elected to Haas School Hall of Fame Chateau on market amid downturn French Winemaker Derenoncourt Launches First Calif Wine Aussie producer bemoans bulk […]

February 12, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More

NEWSFETCH – February 12, 2010

Red Wine’s Role in New Cancer Therapy How Microsoft wants you to order a drink at the bar Constellation denies campaign donation tied to wine debate TESCO brings innovation on Wine shelves Laithwaites offers Lafite for £5 Nielsen Study Reveals Positive Consumer Trends for Merlot Diageo: The Trend Continues Down Diageo stands its ground on […]

February 12, 2010 | Filed under News Briefs | Read More