FEBRUARY 7, 2019 – WINE NEWS FETCH

TOP NEWS

• How Far Will the Supreme Court Go in Wine Retailer Case?
• Rosé growth still off the charts but Cab, SauvBlanc, red blends and sparkling also showing well
• Washington D.C. Adds New DTC/Tax Economic Nexus Requirements
• Senators Wyden and Blunt Reintroduce Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
• Farm Bill in Shadow of Possible Shutdown #2
• Staten Island bar puts lids on drinks after women say they were drugged
• Here is the Ultimate Beverage Publication Conflict of Interest
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ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• MaryAnn Graf, who paved the way for California women winemakers, dies at 76
• Dogs hot on the trail of “corked” cooperage make their way to the North Bay
• Growth rate of the number of locations selling wine slows
• Prelim Calif Crush Report Probably Canceled; Final Maybe April 10
• Wine has smallest share of AlcBev market, but it — and spirits — are gaining at beer’s expense
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NO-ALCOHOL TREND

• How Bars Can Build a Profitable No-Alcohol Beverage Program
• Carlsberg: ‘We are seeing a significant increase in alcohol-free’

WINE SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION

• Oregon wines sales jump, powered by pinot noir, chardonnay
• Australian wine industry is transformed by China and premium wines
• Champagne Takes Stock as Sales Stutter
• South Australia invests $3 million in wine tourism
• Frigid temps stellar for Okanagan wine
• Cape wine production set to be low after 3-year drought
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CALIFORNIA BRIEFS

• New style Calif Pinot Gris: Just add brettanomyces
• Santa Barbara Women Winemakers,Chefs, Bakers, hold International Women’s Day Event
• Craft beer growth is slowing, but the Bay Area is healthier than ever
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PG&E WILDFIRES

• PG&E expands area for potential blackouts to 5 million customers as part of wildfire-prevention plan
• PG&E expands power shut-off plan: All electric customers could be impacted

TAKING THE HIGH ROADS

• Two Roots Brewing Co. expands cannabis drinks to California
• Cannara Biotech Enters Cannabinoid-Infused Beverage
• Cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages: The brewer’s new pot of gold

AMAZON

• How Wine Retailers Can Compete In The Age Of Amazon
• Don’t Worry Amazon Fans, Whole Foods Isn’t Shrinking
• Amazon Delivers Its Shipping Intentions to FedEx, UPS, USPS via Regulatory Filing
• Shoppers want Amazon-brand prescription drugs, medical marijuana and cryptocurrency
• Amazon is using two accelerator programs to get brands to sell on its platform
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DROUGHT/WATER

• 2018 was 4th hottest year on record for the globe
• West Coast Storms Get Some Respect With New Scale
• Why the wine industry should prioritise dry farming
• Atmospheric rivers: New meteorological scale ranks CA storms
• Are we safe from a drought this year? Here’s what we know so far

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Extreme weather threatens UK fresh produce and wine
• New Study Finds Bee-Killing Mites Are Very Complicated Disease-Carriers

REAL ESTATE

• Credit Agricole bank puts two Bordeaux châteaux up for sale

PUBLIC COMPANIES

• Pernod Ricard vows to lift margins after activist Elliott’s arrival
• Pernod Posts 4% Sales Growth In U.S. In First Half
• Strong growth in Asia elevates Pernod Ricard’s Q2 performance

FINANCE, INVESTMENT, M&A

• Speakeasy Group launches crowdfunding campaign
• North South Wines becomes £18m wine company in under five years

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

• What is in store at IBWSS London show for bulk and private label wine?
• Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives

BREXIT

• Gavin Quinney’s invaluable guide to what the wine duty rise really means

DATA & TRENDS

• Consumers who care about affordable, quality wine should be worried about the direction of the wine business

HEALTH

• 9 Signs You May Be Intolerant To Red Wine

MARKETING & SALES

• Generic marketing for Champagne courts controversy
• Taittinger commences 2019 with new #TheInstantWhen Campaign

PACKAGING, LABELS & CORKS

• The mysterious case of the cork-tainted carrots

MEDIA MATTERS

• Marvin R. Shanken Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Association of Magazine Media

MATTERS OF TASTE

• What ever happened to aging fine wines?
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2016: What does it taste like?
• There is no culture of Sauvignon Blanc in the world
• How to Make Cheap Wine Taste Good: Tips for Making Bad Wine Better
• What UK sommeliers and wine buyers think of New York State wines
• The final turn of the screw (top)
• Chris Granstrom, Lincoln Peak Vineyard
• Beyond Burgundy: Where Somms Look for Excellent-Value White Wines

BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS

• The Original Champagne of Beers Returns

• 3 Disciples Brewing opens brewpub in downtown Santa Rosa
• Nelson’s Gin Distillery strikes deal with Sovereign Beverage Company
• Enotria opens up craft beer following major deals with Compass and Bidfood