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2 Key Wine Themes for 2018: Indigenous Grapes and Women in Wine
Earlier this week I wrote about five topics that were highlights of the year in wine. These included forward-thinking initiatives and gatherings; definitive books; the persistent popularity of indigenous grapes; California wildfire recovery efforts; and the increasing recognition of women in wine…
Southern Glazer’s Takes ‘Zero Tolerance’ Stance Against ‘Pay-to-Play’
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits says it has made “significant improvements” to its employee compliance programme after being fined US$3.5 million for illegal ‘pay-to-play’ activity…
U.S. Consumer Spending Tops Forecasts as Inflation Accelerates
U.S. consumer spending rose more than forecast in November and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge advanced to an eight-month high, signs of economic vitality that should keep the central bank on track to raise interest rates gradually in 2018…
Wineries Decry Rule-Making Slowdown
Those awaiting AVA approval hope new year will clear way for decisions…
Reveal Walla Walla Valley Wine Futures Auction Evolves for 2018
Advertising Wineries Is More Difficult Than You Think
Fred Franzia: SJV Is Critical for Nation’s Wine Industry
Changes to Internal Revenue Code Provisions Governing the Alcohol Industry
7 Reasons Why Wine on Tap Is the Future of Drinking
US Distillery Forced to Close Over Name Change Technicality
Distell Sells Bisquit Cognac Brand to Campari
Champagne Seeks to Discover Itself in Single-Vineyard Wines
2017 Harvest Report: A Baffling Growing Season Challenges German Vintners
China’s Wine Glass Is Half-Empty
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Live Webinar: “Call Me – Outbound Phone Marketing”
January 9, 2018 – Webinar
Dollars and $ense Seminar and Trade Show
December 12, 2017 – Santa Rosa, CA, United States
2017 Wine Industry Financial Benchmarking Report – An Overview
January 17, 2018 – Webinar
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February 7-8, 2018 – Santa Monica, CA, United States
U.S. Wine & Beverage Expo (USBevX)
February 21-22, 2018 – Washington D.C., United States
Congress Passes First Wine Excise Tax Reduction in 80 Years
Americans Jump-Start the Holidays with Their Favorite Bottle of Vino
New York State Fines Southern Glazer’s in ‘Pay to Play’ Scheme
Wine Tasting Visitors Choose Location, Experience First
A Wine & Weed Story: Interview with Zack Crafton
3 Myths About Irrigation and Dry Farming
Mystery Shoppers Visit Frank Family Vineyards
San Joaquin County Orders Review for Acampo Winery
Potential Gallo Winery Seen as a Boon by Some Lodi-Area Grape Growers
Mendocino Wine Company Announces Hiring New Director of Winemaking
Napa’s Delicato Family Vineyards Loses Company Leader
Petaluma Wine Tasting Room Plans in Fast Lane
Dan Berger: Trends Expected to Stay a While
