Monthly Archive: December 2011
Christian Seely Of Axa Millesimes Talks Bordeaux
Axa Millesimes is one of Bordeaux’s leading players, with wine properties including Chateau Pichon-Longueville and Chateau Pibran in Pauillac, Chateau Suduiraut in Sauternes and Chateau Petit-Village in Pomerol. The company also owns Compagnie Medocaine des Grands Crus, a major Bordeaux negoçiant. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 13, 2011News Briefs for December 13, 2011
•The Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) has reported global Champagne shipments of 192 million bottles (16 million cases) for the year to date through September. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 13, 2011Whisky Auctions Are On The Rise, According To New Report In Whisky Advocate
Dedicated auctions of rare whiskies are on the rise and attracting an increasingly global clientele, according to a story in the latest issue of Whisky Advocate. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 12, 2011Sparkling Wines Bubbling Over: SymphonyIRI
While table wine comprises the lion’s share of the U.S. wine market, sparkling wines have been outperforming the industry, according to the most recent data from Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 12, 2011News Briefs for December 12, 2011
•The Wine Institute says U.S. wine exports will likely hit a new record this year by both dollar value and volume. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 12, 2011Texas Retailer Sigel’s Reveals Female-Friendly Strategy
The buying power of women has soared, with most estimates showing that female shoppers account for more than 80% of all purchasing decisions. Beverage alcohol is very much in that mix, and many liquor retailers have responded by revamping their selling strategies. Tony Bandiera Jr., owner and CEO of the 13-unit Sigel’s Beverages L.P. in Dallas, Texas, has modeled all his stores with female shoppers in mind, and the effort has paid off. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 9, 2011
