NEWS FETCH – October 23,2015

TOP NEWS

• Cornell grape research boosted by $6 million grant
• Regulatory Delays Are Exacerbating Drought Conditions
• Wasp that kills stink bugs found in Washington state
• A European network to fight grapevine diseases established
• Earlier springs likely over next century
• The Business of Wine. Moving beyond Excel. *Sponsored Link*

GLOBAL WINE SUPPLY

• Bordeaux 2015 behind the scenes – part two
• 2015 Idaho Grape Crop Early, Slight

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Catena Institute of Wine and UC Davis Host “The Future of Wine Science”
• Windsor won’t seek delay of controversial tribal deal
• Fresno State’s wine programs uncork $40K donation
• Gualala River logging plan stirs opposition
• Silverado Vineyards promotes Elena Franceschi
• Beginner’s Introduction to Mead Making at UC Davis
• Women of the Vine Alliance hosts ‘Mix & Mingle’
• Innovative Buyer-Supplier Match Making Program to Launch at USA Trade Tasting *Sponsored Link*

DROUGHT/WATER

• New details on California Water Commission regulation for modifying basin boundaries, the first of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
• An update on California fishes of ‘special concern’
• California 2100: More frequent and more severe droughts and floods likely

PUBLIC COMPANIES

• The man behind Pernod Ricard explains what makes him so successful
• How User Choices Can Boost Your Wine Club Membership & Loyalty. Click For A Free Best Practices Webinar *Sponsored Link*

FINANCE, M&A

• OZ: Littore Wine Group goes into ­receivership
• 8 Key Points On Pricing Your Wine, Beer & Spirits for Sustainable Growth *Sponsored Link*

INVESTING IN WINE, COLLECTING & AUCTIONS

• Bordeaux 2010: Back to the Future
• Asian emerging markets ‘key’ to success for Bordeaux
• Haut-Brion ‘61 snapped up at London sale

ALCOHOL, HEALTH, AND THE FRENCH PARADOX

• Why science may not have “the truth” about red wine and health
• Alcohol Ads Influence Teen Choices
• Stevens Point Grape Research Looking At Possible Health Benefits
• Does Red Wine Prevent Alzheimer’s?
• Will Alcohol Prevent You From Getting Sick If You Share A Drink?

REGULATION & LEGAL MATTERS

• A few thoughts on the Champagne Jayne case

INDUSTRY DATA & TRENDS

• Prosecco boom to last ‘at least 10 years’
• Is prosecco taking the fizz out of champagne?
• A Historic Year For Prosecco
• Wine prices up, wine quality down in 2016?
• A World Of Drunks & Teetotalers: Where Does The US Fit In?

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• Napa Wine Too Pricey? Then Cast A Wider Net

MARKETING & SALES

• 22 reasons to use video in your marketing strategy
• How to optimize your online wine store for search
• The Best Way to Spend $1,000 Marketing Your Business
• How to Manage Cash Flow to Expand your Winery, Distillery or Brewery’s Distribution. *Sponsored Link*

TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES

• The Postmodern Winemaking Symposium ~ Third Annual

SOCIAL MEDIA & TECH

• You Can Now Buy and Sell on Facebook
• Google Says It Will Not De-List Entire Sites For Copyright Violations

MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT

• Help Your Clients Get into the Wine Business

MEDIA MATTERS

• Go West, Young Wine Writer….For Free!
• The Secret to Creating Content for Millennials? Skip the Short Form, and Go Deep.

MATTERS OF TASTE

• The physical labor that goes into winemaking
• Quality, not accountants, should dictate Champagne vintages
• Pinot Noir key to ‘elegance’ in Champagne
• Champagne magnums – strictly for the young?
• Growing wines requires vision
• Better wine can lead to more giving
• Filtering wine one way doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Click now to see the alternatives *Sponsored Link*

WINE PEOPLE

• Tara Gomez, a Native American winemaker
• A deep-rooted workforce: year-round crews know vines

WINE PLACES

• Six Surprisingly Awesome Wine Destinations

NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• Oregon, Washington Team Up With Multi-State Wine Trail
• Texas Wine and Arizona Wine: A Tale of Two States
• Northwest trek becomes Full Pull Wines
• Suspect Wanted in Connection With Wine Thefts Across Northeast

AG, GROWER & CELLAR NEWS

• App to help manage grapevines

EUROPE & THE UK

• Clinet’s Plateau vineyard available to aspiring winemakers

DOWN UNDER

• NZ: Support for industry body from wine makers and growers
• Brancott Estate collaborates with Dror Benshetrit for innovative winemaking process

LATIN AMERICA

• Brazil’s sparkling wines rise in prominence

SOUTH AFRICA

• The new wine frontier on the Garden Route, South Africa

CRAFT BEVERAGES: BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS

Today’s Craft Beverage Insights News has 54 new links including the following top headlines:

• Suntory Is Considering an IPO, Other Financing Options
• How the Drought is Affecting Brewing in California
• 10 Tips to Get Your Craft Brewery Ready for Major US Distribution Partners
• Is There A Bourbon Barrel Shortage?
• Denver: Craft brewery start-up trains, employs special needs adults

Get all today’s news at Craft Beverage Insights here.