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The impulse to promote lesser-known juice isn’t unique to the wine industry, but producers embracing and acting upon that impulse certainly is (podcast) … #wine vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

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A rare vintage, a rising global profile, and a cause that truly matters—the 64th Hospices de Nuits auction promises exceptional Burgundy wines and the chance to make a difference. Here’s what to expect from the event … #wine #burgundy www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/hosp...

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The winery of a lamented Burgundy legend is producing again, as a new generation revitalizes the Henri Jayer name ~ by Christy Canterbury MW … #wine #burgundy www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/le...

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Last Thursday, thousands of government employees across the country sat down with their supervisors and received the news: Their positions were cut ~ by Kate Dingwell … #wine #DOGE www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...

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For years, the U.S. wine industry pushed premiumization—higher prices for "better" wine. But in doing so, it priced itself out of everyday drinking, turning wine into a special occasion luxury. Jeff Siegel wonders, was it all a mistake? … #wine www.meiningers-international.com/wine/debate-...

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We spoke to a handful of people across the country to hear their thoughts on drinking alcoholic beverages … #alcohol #trends #usa www.bonappetit.com/story/americ...

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Ben Slaughter, founder of Agricultural Property Appraisal Company Arable, joins Carol Collison to discuss the challenges of appraising the market value of wineries in a commercial real estate class where no two assets are exactly alike (podcast) #wine smallfortunepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-42-draft/

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At Wine Paris last week, industry leaders discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global drinks trade. While challenges remain, the panel identified areas of opportunity—from technology to evolving trade dynamics and engaging younger consumers www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/geop...

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On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach bemoan the fact that too many restaurants channel all wine service through their sommeliers … #wine #somms vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

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The flurry of real estate listings in this remote agricultural pocket isn’t a coincidence. The wine industry statewide is flailing, with wine consumption down and producers cutting their production volume ~ by Esther Mobley… #wine #carmelvalley www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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Over the past few years, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have faced growing resistance, with many industries—including wine and spirits—rolling back progress made in the wake of 2020’s racial reckoning … #wine #somms #DEI www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...

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Changes to France's strict inheritance laws mean that more wineries will remain in family hands ~ by Oliver Styles … #wine www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/in...

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https:// As the wine world waits impatiently for signs of market recovery, the prospects for the year ahead are mixed – with continued demand-supply imbalances clouding the issue, according to Liv-ex … #wine #trends www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/where-is-the-fine-wine-market-heading-in-2025/

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Red Bordeaux blends with unusual grape varieties mixed in were judged to retain their 'typicity' in a new study that has looked at alternatives to traditional grapes as a way to help winemakers adapt to climate change … #wine #bordeaux #climatechange www.decanter.com/wine-news/cl...

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For the second consecutive year at California's Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, has urged swift vine removal to align with declining demand. Brianne Cohen reports … #wine #vineyards #California www.decanter.com/wine-news/ca...

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Air Bee-n-Bee

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… we brought together a panel of New York pros to discuss how technology is changing the way they operate their spaces, and how guests experience them. Here, we share four key takeaways from the conversation. ~ The editors of Eater and Punch #HospitalityTech link.eater.com/view/65db57a...

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it’s easy to think that Napa’s always been the esteemed beacon of Cabernet Sauvignon that it is today. But the region is still relatively new in the wine world, and its success can be traced through a series of game-changing producers … #wine #napavalley vinepair.com/articles/nap...

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… preparing for his 28th harvest season, Michael Browne reflects on his journey with a clear conclusion: winemaking is like music—Mother Nature provides all the notes, and the winemaker ensures they flow in tune … #wine www.rollingstone.co.uk/culture/mich...

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As global temperatures warm, and the frequency and severity of extreme weather events grow, devoted collectors are recalibrating their approaches to buying and storing their prized bottles … #wine #climatechange www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/buyin...

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Tasting rooms seem desperate to lure in visitors, especially during the shoulder season, and fees are starting to dip ~ by Jess Lander … #wine www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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Carol is joined by Steve Fredricks, the President of Turrentine Brokerage, an important international wine, and grape brokerage company, for a conversation about the 2024 California grape harvest (podcast) #wine smallfortunepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-44-draft/

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You can smell the return of baseball ⚾️

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Treasury Wine Estates' Managing Director and CEO Tim Ford discusses the results and outlook from Melbourne on "Insight with Haslinda Amin". (Source: Bloomberg) … #wine #TWE www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

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Wine Ratings and Commercial Reality -~ by Gianni De Nicolò “Count what is countable, measure what is measurable, and what is not measurable, make it measurable.” ~ Galileo Galilei … #wine #economics wine-economics.org/wp-content/u...

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The value of French wine exports fell for a second year even as shipped volumes crept up, with consumers favouring more affordable bottles … #wine #france #exports www.decanter.com/wine-news/fr...

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At first glance, French wine and spirits exports in 2024 paint a dark picture for the industry. But is the situation really all doom and gloom? Eloise Feilden reports … #wine #france #exports www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/02/are-...

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Are Dry January and other rhyming alcohol abstinence months harbingers of a looming extremist movement? A cautionary tale is playing out in Oregon and spreading to other states … #wine www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine...

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If wine wants to have a fighting chance at boosting its sales, it needs to ditch its antiquated ways and start focusing on what’s perhaps its most vital target market … #wine #women #marketing vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

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Molti Amici, a popular Wine Country restaurant that suddenly closed in November, has sued its founder, alleging fraud, embezzlement and theft of a $23,000 bottle of wine ~ by Jess Lander … #wine #restaurants www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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The wine company behind Charles Shaw, better known as “Two Buck Chuck,” will lay off 81 employees at its Central Valley winery ~ by Esther Mobley … #wine www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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While the immediate imposition of broad-reaching tariffs has been postponed, the Canada-US trade war is far from over … #wine #tariffs #Canada www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...

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European wine producers are understandably nervous about a trade war with the US, but will all wine bear the brunt ~ by W. Blake Gray … #Wine #tariffs www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/it...

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Although chemical regulation is a charged issue, the frontrunners embracing chemical-free farming observe that the VDC charter has led to agricultural progress, and 43% of Champagne’s surface hectares are certified sustainable … #Wine #Champagne www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine...

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Exports of French wine and spirits declined in 2024 amid a challenging environment for beverage companies marked by economic tensions and uncertainty around global trade tariffs … #wine #tariffs www.wsj.com/economy/trad...

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Exports of French wines and spirits totaled 15.6 billion euros ($17.5 billion) last year, a 4% decline from 2023 … #winr #spirits #france www.reuters.com/business/ret...

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Nonalcoholic wines have an image problem. They have a reputation for tasting overly sweet and artificial, and not much like wine at all ~ by Jess Lander … #wine #lowandno www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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“Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance” ~ David Mamet

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Decanter columnist Eliza Dumais considers the impact of warning labels, her own admittedly curious smoking behaviours, and what stamped out claims about health really mean to consumers … #wine www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...

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For too long, the wine industry has hoped to coast on sales from older generations while failing to change marketing tactics to attract younger consumers, ultimately thrusting the category into its current debacle … #wine vinepair.com/articles/vp-...

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Martine Saunier, a pioneering importer who introduced Americans to some of the greatest wines of France, died on Sunday of lung cancer. She was 91 ~ by Esther Mobley… #wine www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...

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The pace of change around US trade tariffs is doing nothing to reassure a worrie industry ~ by Kathleen Willcox … #Wine www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/ta...

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Fraud, regulations and tariffs – it's just another week in the wine world ~ by Oliver Styles … #Wine www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/02/po...

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Début du printemps

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Some very healthy cynicism from @simonjwoolf.com. Scores give the illusion of precision and consistency. I don’t even think they are much good for their small target market. And critics are incentivised to over-score for clout, causing further devaluation. themorningclaret.com/p/are-wine-s...

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A California team trains canines to sniff out viruses and bugs in the vineyard, hopefully eliminating the need for pesticide spraying … #wine www.winespectator.com/articles/dog...

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A new poll shows some 80 percent of New Yorkers want the option of buying wine in grocery stores — but the effort to uncork such sales is likely to face the grapes of wrath of the powerful liquor store lobby, which has stamped out such efforts in the past #wine #NewYork nypost.com/2025/02/07/u...

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