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World’s Vineyard Shrinks But Production Shows Rise
New statistics show consumption is stabilizing. The worlds vineyard area has shrunk by 3,000 square kilometers (1,158 square miles) since 2006, yet seven years later there is still just as much wine being made…
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A global wine shortage could soon be upon us
It isnt only France thats suffering from a growing dearth of wineits the entire world, says a report released on Monday (Oct. 28) by Morgan Stanley Research. And the shortage is only getting worse…
AB 1128: Veto of the “Serve a Minor” Felony Penalty Bill, or How to Lose a Winery in One Sale
On May 20th we wrote a blog on the dangerous nature of AB 1128, which would have elevated the penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor from a misdemeanor to a felony. This was one of the most pernicious anti-alcoholic beverage industry (and anti-parent) bills in the history of California…
Acucote introduces wine label product line
Offering more than 25 material constructions, customers can select from a variety of facestocks to fulfill application requirements. This line includes textured, embossed, pearlescent, gloss and natural finish stocks; several are treated for wet strength performance…
B.C. vintners show strong sales growth
Wine innovation award for TracMap
NZ wine exports on rise after record harvest
Virginia’s wine industry is growing
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