NEWS FETCH — September 13, 2016

TOP NEWS

• In historic move, California expands overtime to farmworkers
• Jackson Family Wines purchases Alexander Valley’s Field Stone Winery
• These 5 things may have prevented this NBA star from losing $20 million investing with Charles Banks
• WSTA in talks with non-EU countries on post-Brexit free-trade agreements
• The Shark Has Leapt The Building: The Three Tier System and God
• Charter Oak Winery doubled its production without doubling its costs. You can too. Click to learn how. *Sponsored Link*

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• The Colorado Wine Board Declares the Kick Off of 2016 Grape Harvest
• Around the World in 80 Harvests: Oregon
• Grow your distribution with USATT. Only few days left to get your early bird exhibitor pricing for USA Trade Tasting. Book your space with 25% down and secure the lowest rates.*Sponsored Link*

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Napa approves Sleeping Giant Winery in Carneros
• Sonoma MBA Information Session Fall Schedule Announced
• Santa Rosa’s new Sugarloaf Custom winery focuses on small brands
• Napa’s Delicato Family Vineyards plans high-end, direct-sales push to 15M cases
• Lodi Winegrape Commission Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Bolton
• County’s hard lessons from Valley fire
• This Spring Mountain Estate Winery/Home Is Just Waiting For The Right Rising Star Winemaker or Chef *Sponsored Link*

DROUGHT/WATER

• Drought Affects Pesticide, Chemical Use in Vineyards
• Drought Rages On In Northeast
• International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show Speakers Announced. Learn all about Bulk Wine, Bulk Spirits, Contract Bottling and Private Label Business.*Sponsored Link*

DIRECT SHIPPING & PRIVATIZATION

• Arizona DTC Change Opens State to Larger Wineries
• Cut through all that paperwork and create more time for making wine! Click now to learn how *Sponsored Link*

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• Georgia-China agree on Free Trade after 7 months “Historic deal” brings significant benefits

DISTRIBUTORS

• Are You Really Ready To Pitch A Distributor: Here’s the Checklist *Sponsored Link*

INVESTING IN WINE, COLLECTING & AUCTIONS

• Liv-ex interviews David Pearson of Opus One
• Why Investors Are Gravitating Toward Fine Wine
• Rare Mouton in spotlight at Acker HK sale

REGULATION & LEGAL MATTERS

• Judge Tosses $53 Million Suit Against N.H. Over Liquor Deal
• NY: Costco loses CityGate Wine & Spirits court battle
• TTB Extends Comment Period for recordkeeping Notice No. 160
• Is There a Likelihood of Confusion Between The Beachhouse and Beach House Winery?
• Apply For a Trademark Before It’s Too Late

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• House Wine: What Is It, Exactly?

MARKETING & SALES

• Consumers drink pink as rosé wine sales double with rise of frosé
• Fetzer sales a ‘standout’ for Chilean vintner
• 3 Steps to Creating a Video Marketing Campaign

TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES

• Garagiste Wine Festival Comes to Paso Robles November 11th – 13th
• Top Ten Tips For a Successful Brand Launch *Sponsored Link*

SOCIAL MEDIA & TECH

• Twitter’s new, longer tweets are coming September 19th
• Email Continues to Deliver Strong ROI and Value for Marketers
• A comprehensive guide to advertising on Facebook

PAYMENTS

• Facebook Messenger bots can now accept payments
• Costly upgrades could make ATMs disappear

MEDIA MATTERS

• Book Review: Navigating Wine Business in the Napa Valley

MATTERS OF TASTE

• The ancient underground shells flavouring France’s Champagne
• What makes a great vintage?
• The Still Wine Behind Your Favorite Bubbly
• Words On Wine: Jefford & I
• Wine Vintages and Why They Matter (Sometimes)

WINE PEOPLE

• Stanko Radikon: mourning the loss of one of the world’s greatest winemakers
• Jessie’s Grove’s Wanda Bechthold personifies Lodi’s long, intriguing history
• Michael Sager: “Wine is meant to transport you”
• Humble-based doctor nurses along a wine empire
• Ralph Kunkee interviews Vernon Singleton (video, 2001)

WINE PLACES

• The World’s Most Beautiful Wine Region: Switzerland’s Lavaux

NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• Philly’s last grape merchant is having a barrel of fun
• ID: Second generation moves Williamson Vineyards along

EUROPE & THE UK

• UK wine industry must take a lead on Brexit
• UK consumer inflation holds steady despite Brexit pressure
• Turning Georgia’s 8,000 Year Wine Tradition into a Success Business
• New appointment at Austrian Wine Marketing Board
• A Barolo Star Arrives on Etna

DOWN UNDER

• New Zealand – a (green) world apart

ASIA & PACIFIC RIM

• The Most Important Question To Ask Before You Enter The China Market

AROUND THE GLOBE

• Armenian wineries still owe 2 billion drams to wine-growers

NOT JUST FOR THE TRADE

• Drinking and Running: When a 5K and Other Race Events Feature Alcohol

MARIJUANA

• Marijuana legalization doesn’t entice kids
• The Pot Sommelier: Weed Next to Wine at the Dinner Table

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

• Don’t Pretend Selling A Brewery Is About Anything Other Than Cash
• Hard Cider and Old Tippecanoe
• Your Favorite Craft Distillery Might Be Going Corporate: Should You Worry?
• Craft Beer and Writing? Not the Unusual Pairing You Imagine

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