NEWS FETCH — December 19, 2016

TOP NEWS

• Constellation Brands Completes Sale of Canadian Wine Business
• Protecting Wine Origins is Pro-Consumer and Pro-Industry
• Obama signs water bill; what does it mean for the Delta?
• Will wine recommendation apps spell the end for sommeliers, critics and experts?
• These are the busiest wine addresses in Napa County: 342 licensees are located at 24 addresses.
• Charter Oak Winery doubled its production without doubling its costs. You can too. Click to learn how. *Sponsored Link*

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• Spain’s DO Navarra expects ‘excellent’ 2016 vintage
• Winemakers: instantly access key wine & cellar data from anywhere to make key decisions & manage your staff better. Click now to download vintrace’s time-saving app! *Sponsored Link*

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Calif. University Outlines Vineyard Return
• Boutique winery with permits in place! Stunning views from this 40-acre parcel in the up-and-coming Carmel Valley. 7 acres of vineyard and a residence for the winemaker or as office/entertainment space. Contact Katie Somple, WineryX Real Estate *Sponsored Link*

REAL ESTATE

• RARE! Historic downtown Calistoga commercial property with restaurant and winery leases in place. This net leased investment offers income and pride of ownership. Click now to learn more. *Sponsored Link*

DROUGHT/WATER

• Northern California farmers see rains wash away drought’s effects
• What Climate Change Will Mean for California Water

RECYCLED WASTEWATER

• California could soon be drinking recycled water

CONSUMER SALES: DTC, ON- & OFF-PREMISE

• New Guidance From West Virginia on Required Shipment Charts
• Grow Your Bulk Wine, Bulk Spirits and Private Label Business with International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS). Book Your Spot Now. *Sponsored Link

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• FTA with China not bearing fruit for Aussie farmers
• Visit ProWein 2017 for 300+ tasting sessions and seminars, plus fresh ideas for wine production, marketing & packaging – Click now to find out how you can profit! *Sponsored Link*

PUBLIC COMPANIES

• Luxury wine doesn’t pay all the bills: former Accolade boss

FINANCE, INVESTMENT, M&A

• UK: Lanchester Wines acquires majority share in The Wine Fusion
• Iconic Brands acquires 51% interest in Bellissima Prosecco
• A first-time investor’s guide to equity crowdfunding

DISTRIBUTORS

• Top 10 Tips To Present Your Wines to US Importers *Sponsored Link*

INVESTING IN WINE, COLLECTING & AUCTIONS

• Liv-ex year review: Fine wine hits five-year high as Bordeaux gets back on top
• Parker power: Controversial Pavie 2003 hits new high
• How the other half drinks

HEALTH

• Socioeconomic status plays a key role in presumed health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption for older adults
• Women who drink two glasses of wine a night should be sent for liver scans
• Can You Go to the Gym After Happy Hour?

REGULATION & LEGAL MATTERS

• Fixed pricing on liquor, wine ending in Pennsylvania

DATA & TRENDS

• The Rheingau — the grand-daddy of all vintage charts

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• Warby Of X: Hello Vino, Personally Picked Wine

MARKETING & SALES

• Why We’re Seeing The Rise Of The Craft Brand

SOCIAL MEDIA & TECH

• 10 Rules for Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business
• Facebook is making its ad preferences easier to access: drink and parenting ads soon blockable

MATTERS OF TASTE

• Barrels Are on a Roll in Champagne
• The charms of glühwein, an Austrian holiday favorite
• Warm Up: Mourvèdre

WINE PEOPLE

• Miguel Martin of Palmer Vineyards
• Hardy Wallace of Dirty & Rowdy (podcast)

WINE PLACES

• The Historical Cradles of Wine

NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• NY awards $27 million to spur agriculture-related industries
• End of Year BC Wine Law Update

EUROPE & THE UK

• UK: Tax on Christmas alcohol shop is over 50%
• How Much Wine are Croats Drinking Per Year?

DOWN UNDER

• NZ: Wine businessman Ivan Selak dies aged 67
• Australia sends first intellectual property counsellor to China

ASIA & PACIFIC RIM

• China’s Tmall’s alcohol sales tripled in 2016
• ‘Japan wine’ database to boost recognition

LATIN AMERICA

• Chilean Wine Company Lines Up At The Reservoir To Sustain Its Water Source
• Veramonte Woos US with Value Chilean Wine

SOUTH AFRICA

• South Africa as the vineyard of Africa

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

• Why We’re Seeing The Rise Of The Craft Brand
• Alcoholic seltzer finds growing market of health-conscious drinkers
• In Volatile Markets Do Analysts Think You Should Buy Craft Brew Alliance, Inc.?
• NY awards $27 million to spur agriculture-related industries

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