Category Archives: Industry News

Louis Roederer’s Cristal for 96% off?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Alma

Picture it:  You are shopping for a bit of sparkling wine for a weekend picnic with your peppy puggle, Hector, and a group of your best friends. All of a sudden you see a bottle of $7.99 Cava with 91 points from Wine and Spirits and a handful of great customer … More

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Women and Wine

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Gwendolyn

It’s National Women’s History Month! And today is actually the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate than by sharing some fun facts and stories on women in the wine industry. Women do make up over 50% of the country’s wine drinkers and purchasers, after all, … More

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ZAP 2011

Posted on February 10, 2011 by JasonC

Went to the ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) grand tasting two weekends ago. This is the huge Zinfandel tasting that takes up 2 whole buildings in San Francisco's Fort Mason every year. Now this is an event which draws thousands of people and it can be a bit of a … More

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Why lighter bottles matter

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Gwendolyn

It’s happened to most of us – we grab the bottle, sure there is some wine left to pour into our glass, only to find out that it is empty. Yet it weighs as much as some full bottles. Why? Why is it necessary to put wine in such a … More

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Cork vs. Screw Cap debate goes environmental

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Gwendolyn

This week’s wine news delivered news related to the $22 million marketing campaign by the cork industry.  The first, a press release from 100%Cork.org, boasted the sharp rise of fans on their Facebook page – over 15,000 – confirming their preference for natural
cork.

Second story I read, from … More

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