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 this harvest season with this new production app! Click now to learn more! (Sponsored)

ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• Ailing Vintner, Art Collector Donald Bryant & Wife Face Mountains of Debt
• 7 proven ways to boost wine restaurant sales (Sponsored)

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• Gap between global supply and demand of wine narrowing, as 2019 vintage closer to average

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Wine Institute Announces New Director for California Wines Canada
• Napa vintner Warren Winiarski wins Smithsonian’s James Smithson Bicentennial Medal
• PG&E monitoring weather forecast to determine extent of North Bay power shut-offs Nov. 20
• California looks to bring right producers & buyers together
• This insider look at distributor Friday meetings can spotlight your wine (Sponsored)

HEALTH

• Study finds worrying can make hangovers feel worse

WILDFIRES

• Is Florida the Answer to California’s Fire Problem?
• PG&E’s latest attempt to weaken strict fire liability has its day in court

DROUGHT/WATER

• Dramatic shift to active weather in SoCal; very late season wildfire risk persists in NorCal

PUBLIC COMPANIES

• Pernod Ricard faces legal challenge over alleged harmful drinking culture

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• Tariffs, Brexit cloud French Beaujolais season

DISTRIBUTORS

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DATA & TRENDS

• Remember: Correlation does not mean causation

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• Sommeliers share thoughts on Lodi wines and how to expand their market presence

MARKETING & SALES

• Prosecco sees success with drier styles

PACKAGING, LABELS & CORKS

• The Finishing Touch: Using Direct-to-Glass Bottle Embellishment in Lieu of Labels

MEDIA MATTERS

• How To Quit Your Job And Write Wine Books From The Road

MATTERS OF TASTE

• Does It Make Any Difference If Wine Is Aged In Stainless Steel, Concrete, Wood Or Egg Tank?
• David Gluckman on how he created the first red Chardonnay
• In Vino Veritas: What Truth Might That Be?

WINE PEOPLE

• Discussing McIntyre Family Wines With Kristen McIntyre
• Long Island Wine Council honors local industry pioneers
• Interview with Pete Kamer

NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• New York Officials Turn Against Proposed Total Wine Project

EUROPE & THE UK

• Plantings in Barolo to be halted for three years
• Château Rollan de By exits the Médoc Crus Bourgeois
• UK retailer John Lewis launches wine tastings in new ‘experiential’ concept store

DOWN UNDER

• OZ: Hilton warehouse fire destroys half a million dollars of wine
• How Aussie wine has thrived over a decade of change

ASIA & PACIFIC RIM

• 7 Things You May Not Have Known About Wineries And Vineyards In China

BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS

• New Belgium to be Acquired by Kirin Subsidiary
• Mexican craft beer looks to mimic big-brand success with exports