NEWS FETCH — September 28, 2016

TOP NEWS

• California’s Enron accounting for H2O: It’s a mystery how much water was actually pumped at Delta Banks Pumping Plant
• Winery mergers and acquisitions expected to continue on California’s North Coast
• WA: Prosser mourns 2 winery owners
• Herbicide Spray Drift Can Severely Injure Wine Grapes
• Danny Meyer’s Restaurant Group Introduces Groundbreaking Parental Leave Plan
• Anheuser-Busch InBev Clinches $103 Billion SABMiller Deal
• U.S. Economic Confidence Index Lingers at -12
• Best-priced already permitted winery in Napa Valley! 3,000-case permit allows for tastings & retail sales. Accepting highest & best sealed bids through September 30th. Contact Katie Somple, WineryX Real Estate *Sponsored Link*

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• Record-breaking heat speeds up grape harvest for Central Coast wine industry
• Germany expects ‘good’ 2016 vintage despite reduced yields
• Grape Thieves Add to Burgundy’s Woes
• Charter Oak Winery doubled its production without doubling its costs. You can too. Click to learn how. *Sponsored Link*

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Wine Industry Financial Symposium Celebrates 25 Years
• California heat wave intensifies wildfire threatening homes
• Governor allows sale of UC Davis wine
• Niner Wine Estates Takes Sustainability to the Next Level
• E. & J. Gallo Winery Recognized as a Top Company for Employee Culture
• Napa Valley Mourns The Passing Of Two Titans Of American Wine
• Calaveras – The New Pulse of California Wine Country
• More than just the Chardonnay at Rombauer
• Cut through all that paperwork and create more time for making wine! Click now to learn how *Sponsored Link*

DROUGHT/WATER

• California plans to give millions to water wasters
• Jim Fiedler on the Drought’s Impact on Water Management
• Governor Brown urges Water Board to fast track river flows settlement to fill the Delta tunnels
• Thinking on Exhibiting at IBWSS? HOURS LEFT to get early bird rates. Save $1000 if you register by Sept 30.*Sponsored Link*

CONSUMER SALES: DTC, ON- & OFF-PREMISE

• Customizing for the curated economy
• How to Win With Shipping Incentives During OND
• 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*

DISTRIBUTORS

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INVESTING IN WINE, COLLECTING & AUCTIONS

• Solutions for a Smart Wine Cellar
• Grand Puy Lacoste 2009 hits all-time high
• Bollinger Is Auctioning a Super-Rare, 102-Year-Old Bottle of Champagne

HEALTH

• Scientists say health benefits from alcohol may be greatly exaggerated

REGULATION & LEGAL MATTERS

• Question Could Bring Wine And Cold Beer To More Places, Change OK’s Alcohol Distribution

DATA & TRENDS

• A master sommelier reveals 4 trends changing the wine industry

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• SIA’s wine panelist Jeannie Cho Lee on selecting vino

MARKETING & SALES

• The case for efficiency in the sale of fine wines
• Global Wine Market to Witness Growth Through 2020 Owing to New Product Launches
• Madera winery’s sweet popularity a boost to sales
• How British drinking culture hampers diversity in ad land

PACKAGING, LABELS & CORKS

• Nomacorc Launches New ”Green Line” Wine Closure

TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES

• Top Ten Tips For a Successful Brand Launch *Sponsored Link*

SOCIAL MEDIA & TECH

• YouTube ads drive way more searches per impression than television ads

MEDIA MATTERS

• Wine Spectator Appoints New Senior Editor, Managing Editor

MATTERS OF TASTE

• All the Work That Goes Into One Bottle of Wine
• Mauzac: Obscure French grape has notable role in wine history
• Does the type of glass you choose effect the taste of Champagne?
• The Curious Story of White Pinot Noir

WINE PEOPLE

• Fabian Schwarz of La Magia

WINE EDUCATION

• To Learn About Wine, Focus On Building Your Confidence

NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• The future of Colorado wine looks to be in Bordeaux varieties
• N.J. wine is booming business
• Walla Walla’s SuLei Cellars looks to expand

AG, GROWER & CELLAR NEWS

• Understanding nutrient uptake: Why a plant-based approach helps you improve fruit and wine composition

EUROPE & THE UK

• At VITEC, Spanish wines get custom treatment
• Franciacorta ‘must recruit good ambassadors’

SOUTH AFRICA

• Creation pushing to make South African vineyards virus-free

NOT JUST FOR THE TRADE

• How to chill any wine in 7 minutes flat

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

• Anheuser-Busch InBev Clinches $103 Billion SABMiller Deal
• Trouble Brewing in the Craft Beer Industry
• The US Congress finally found something it could agree on: craft beer
• Beer Nerds Drive Hops Innovation, And That Should Matter To You
• Freewheel Brewing Company founder dies (CA)

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