NEWS FETCH — June 27, 2016

TOP NEWS

• Brexit could halt the growth of Calif trade with Britain
• On the back of the Brexit: the impact being felt in the Food & Agriculture Industries
• González Byass buys controlling share of Chilean winery Veramonte
• California winemakers press for stricter label rules
• TTB Proposes Revisions to Wine Label Regulations and Recordkeeping
• Restaurant takeout and delivery are taking a bite out of dine-in traffic
• In U.S., Slim Majority Confident About Financial Future
• China’s new wine lovers: affluent millenials drinking more, turning to France, Chile and Australia
• Charter Oak Winery doubled its production without doubling its costs. You can too. Click to learn how. *Sponsored Link*

BREXIT

• Brexit Friday’s winners, (mostly) losers, and a luxury train wreck among wine, beer and spirits stocks
• Vin-X CEO talks up a potentially positive outcome for the trade from Brexit
• Brexit: Fine wine market “returning to normality”
• Brexit Vote: Distilled Spirits Council Disappointed
• Brexit: A good day for English wine?
• No benefits of Brexit for Whisky industry
• Australian agricultural exports could be hit by Brexit
• Brexit: What it will mean for everyday people and businesses
• Survey: One fifth of British businesses may move operations abroad

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• Severe hailstorm hits wine regions in Northeast China
• This is how you can get meaningful reporting and compliance information from your business data *Sponsored Link*

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Justin Apologizes for Felling Paso Robles Oaks
• Judge invalidates long-fought Delta management plan
• Premier Cru lawsuit: Some customers to get refunds
• Calif Grape Rootstock Commission’s legal battle with Duarte Nursery Has Ended
• California winemakers press for stricter label rules
• Resnicks and Paso Robles man seeking rezoning
• LandSmart Program Offers Additional Path to Napa Green Land Certification
• Pre-Register Now For The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show to Get the Biggest Exhibitor Discount on launch Day*Sponsored Link*

REAL ESTATE

• Scroll downn and check out the debut of News Fetch’s new real estate feature.

DROUGHT/WATER

• Reclamation announces $3 million in agricultural water conservation and efficiency grants
• Tips for using a pressure chamber to improve water use in the vineyard

DIRECT SHIPPING & PRIVATIZATION

• Tennessee ABC releases updated licensure totals for wine in grocery stores

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• USDA official bullish on exports to Cuba

FINANCE, INVESTMENT, M&A

• Novak Djokovic buys land for vineyard in Serbia

DISTRIBUTORS

• Lion Nathan loses Corona and Stella Artois brands
• Are You Really Ready To Pitch A Distributor: Here’s the Checklist *Sponsored Link*

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• Drop dead, restaurant wine prices
• Debunking the Wine Score Inflation Myth
• Wine experts can overcome the limitations of language

MARKETING & SALES

• As Prosecco Pushes Past 4-Million-Case Mark, Marketers Aim For Trade-Up
• Offering Tasting Room Visitors an Experience
• Native Advertising and the Content Marketing Revolution
• How Do Consumers Feel About Drones Delivering Their Packages?

TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES

• Saint Petersburg Opens its Doors to Vinitaly International Academy
• Top Ten Tips For a Successful Brand Launch *Sponsored Link*

IT: INFORMATION [AND] TECHNOLOGY

• Spilled Your Beer on Your Laptop or Phone? These Tips Can Help.

MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT

• Why I’m not a wine-grower

MATTERS OF TASTE

• Introducing the robot wine critic
• The power of blending: On sherry, beer, and Brexit
• Wine and citrus – why not?

WINE PEOPLE

• Young guns of wine: what to drink from upcoming winemakers
• Celebrating Richard Miami’s hospitality legacy
• I’ll Drink to That: Ampelio Bucci of Bucci Winery
• Aaron Miller of PlumpJack Winery
• Gosset names new cellar master

WINE PLACES

• Baja Wine Region Takes Off
• Discovering New Wines in Bordeaux – Insights from the Inside – Part 2 – Beautiful Blends
• Volcano’s Elixir: The wines of Somló, Hungary
• Spanish Wine Exploration Map
• Food & Wine Classic in Aspen: By the numbers
• No matter the distance, wine trips take planning
• Big changes coming to Snake River Valley Wine Region
• Trip to Burgundy a must for real wine fan
• The Cesari Vineyard of Verona
• U.S. wine industry has early roots in Kentucky
• Aperitivo, or the right way to do happy hour in Italy

AG, GROWER & CELLAR NEWS

• Protecting grapes from pests by boosting their natural immunity

EUROPE & THE UK

• Survey shows fall in suppliers seeing supermarket breaches of grocery code

DOWN UNDER

• Liquor leaves bitter taste for Costco, ALDI
• ICC Sydney invites wine producers to submit wines for beverage list
• Liquor & Gaming NSW to review small bar liquor laws

MARIJUANA

• Growing medical marijuana could mean big business in Maryland. Here’s who wants in.

CRAFT BEVERAGES: BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS – A Sampling of Today’s Headlines

• Boston Beer Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
• The 10 Best Beers To Drink On The 4th Of July, Beer’s Official Holiday

Get the rest of today’s craft news at Craft Beverage Insights