NEWS FETCH — March 14, 2018

TOP NEWS

• U.S. is 4th WORST in organic vineyards among major global wine grape growers
• Labor shortage threatens export opportunities
• 15 Women in Wine to Watch
• Counterfeiters’ Target Range Widens
• First whisky-based cryptocurrency launched
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ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• Railroads can be bad neighbors for vineyards say 5 pesticide incidents in Sonoma & Contra Costa Counties
• Looking for wines to import into the U.S.? Find international producers on “Route USA” at the ProWein 2018 trade fair. Click to lean more. *Sponsored link*

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• China to squeeze bulk supply of Australian red to critical levels over next 3-5 years
• Rioja releases staggering growth figures
• Rioja enjoys global growth in 2017

CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• Meet the Next Generation of California Vintners
• Bartholomew Park, Gundlach Bundschu end winery partnership
• Vintage Wine Estates Promotes Erin Luby and Kimberly Benson
• Oak Initiative: Accusations of Bribery and Payoffs in Napa Wine Country
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TAKING THE HIGH ROADS

• CBD debuts at world’s largest natural products trade show, heralded as “next big thing”
• Why Jeff Sessions’ Memo is a major step backwards for the marijuana industry
• Cannabis Drinks Expo Launched By Beverage Trade Network will bring the global Cannabis drinks industry into one roof. Get more information here. *Sponsored Link*

AMAZON

• Walmart expands home delivery in fight with Amazon
• Amazon is shutting down Vendor Express, a shortcut for wholesalers to sell inventory
• How Amazon Is Impacting Small Business Finance
• Amazon holds top spot in brand reputation survey for third straight year; Apple, Google see big drops

DROUGHT/WATER

• How South Africa’s Wine Industry Plans to Survive the Water Crisis

CONSUMER SALES

• Wark Riffs on McMillan – On The Other Hand: Wine in 2028
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REAL ESTATE – What’s this new section about?

PUBLIC COMPANIES

• Bargain Booze, Wine Rack Owner shares suspended

FINANCE, INVESTMENT, M&A

• Torbreck buys leading NZ Pinot producer

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• Ag Exporters await potential impact of trade dispute
• Vinexpo joins Wine in Moderation as Associated Partner

DISTRIBUTORS

• Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. names Martin Sinkoff vice president, director of education, fine wine and spirits, and national director of Bordeaux sales
• Looking to grow your distribution in the US? Here is how USATT can help!*Sponsored Link*

INVESTING IN WINE, COLLECTING & AUCTIONS

• Christie’s to Auction Vintage Wines in Hong Kong
• Fine Wine Investment: critical weightings

HEALTH

• Here’s why pinot noir is the healthiest wine you can drink

REGULATION & LEGAL MATTERS

• CVA Applauds CFIA New Wine Labelling Rules

WINE SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION

• Vivino Appoints Former StubHub President Chris Tsakalakis Chief Executive Officer

MARKETING & SALES

• Forget taste and smell. Sound is the new way to sell wine to millennials
• How geofencing can bring visitors to wineries
• The Purpose of Social Media for Wineries *Sponsored link*

PACKAGING, LABELS & CORKS

• Plastic Wine Bottles Are on the Rise

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES

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MATTERS OF TASTE

• Steve Edmunds is the unsung hero of California wine
• Just call it freakin’ Tocai already!
• Bordeaux 2015 Vintage Sets Record for 100-point Wines