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10 Insights to Conclude: Consumer Choice is a Myth
by Laura Ness Matt Kettmann (Photo Courtesy of Wine Industry Symposium Group) Listening to the presentations at the 21st annual Central Coast Insights, I couldn’t help but come away with these observations:...
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Afternoon Brief, March 16
21st Annual Central Coast Insights with Experts and Troublemakers: Held for the first time in Paso Robles, the annual conference organized by the Wine Industry Symposium Group, attracted nearly 200 attendees...
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21st Annual Central Coast Insights with Experts and Troublemakers
Held for the first time in Paso Robles, the annual conference organized by the Wine Industry Symposium Group, attracted nearly 200 attendees from all facets of the wine industry. They learned about the...
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Afternoon Brief, February 26
End of an era. Parker hands Martin the reins for Bordeaux primeurs: At a press conference in London, the veteran Parker handed over responsibility for en primeur to team member Neal Martin, who he described...
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Afternoon Brief, February 5
FDA Sees No Safety Issues with Agglomerated Corks: Yesterday Wine Industry Insight (WII) published a story regarding the health safety of the adhesive used in some agglomerate cork. Today the FDA resp...
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Afternoon Brief, February 3
Basketball's Tim Duncan Suing Terroir Founder Charles Banks: NBA star alleges he was misled on winery fund and other investments; Banks denies all claims...
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Afternoon Brief, January 14
This past week, the words "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie") have traveled the world in sympathy with the victims of the deadly jihadist terrorist attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, for...
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Afternoon Brief, November 12
Australia's Peter Lehmann Wines Sold to Casella, Maker of Yellow Tail: Peter Lehmann Wines, an iconic Australian winery in the Barossa Valley, will soon have a new owner. Casella Family Brands, best known...