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Wine Spectator: White House Spares European Wines from 100% Tariffs for Now

The Trump administration sent wine consumers a decidedly mixed Valentine late Friday. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 18, 2020

Wine Spectator: Tariffs Dramatically Impacting French Wines In The U.S.

American wine merchants, importers, distributors, restaurateurs, and consumers are fighting a two-front war when it comes to the trade battle between the United States and the European Union over airplane manufacturing subsidies. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 11, 2020

News Briefs for February 10, 2020

•Hennessy Cognac has announced a multi-year marketing partnership under which it will become the official spirits brand of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, and USA Basketball. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 10, 2020

Wine Spectator: Wine And Spirits Auction Market Reaches $521 Million In 2019

In 2019, worldwide wine auction totals (including sales conducted in the U.S., U.K., Geneva, and Hong Kong, plus online sales) rose to $521 million, up a solid 9% from $479 million in 2018. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 7, 2020

News Briefs for January 31, 2020

•Constellation Brands has taken a minority stake in Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 31, 2020

News Briefs for January 29, 2020

•It was a crimson tide last week in California’s Sonoma County, as a 100,000-gallon blending tank at Rodney Strong Winery in Healdsburg spilled thousands of gallons of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon into the nearby Russian River, coloring the riverbanks red. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 29, 2020

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