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Wines of Argentina out to conquer Chinese market

Wines of Argentina, the organisation that promotes Argentinean wines throughout the world, has opened an office in Beijing.

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Japanese consumers are precursors in Asia

Japanese consumers appear to be precursors for the rest of Asia.

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Japan: Chilean and Spanish wines are gaining ground considerably in Japan

Between 2006 and 2010, Spain and Chile, both suppliers to the Japanese market benefitted from orders for progressively higher volumes...

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In Hong Kong, auctions no longer show Bordeaux wines systematically at top of wish lists

Having only sold 85% of the lots for an overall sales figure of HK$44 (about €4.4 million), the first auction of fine wines organised on 13 and 14 January 2012 by Sotheby’s ...

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Bordeaux leads French wines in China

The latest figures announced by the Union of Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur producers confirm the growth in sales of the wines of these AOCs in China.

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Japan: Consumption is picking up again

Between 2006 and 2010, wine consumption increased by 11.46% in Japan, reaching 29.031 million cases by the end of the period.

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Producta in Shanghai

Producta Vignobles has opened a sales office in Shanghai. The French merchant with cooperative shareholders presided over by Rémi Garuz...

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Europe: India may lower wine, spirits tariffs for trade deal

India will likely have to agree to lower import tariffs on wine and spirits if it wants to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union.

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Record Champagne consumption in Australia

Champagne sales reached record levels in Australia in 2011 as a result of a weak euro against the dollar and the European economic blues.

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Japan: Shinya Tasaki awarded by the emperor of Japan

The Japan Sommeliers Association Vice-President, Shinya Tasaki, received the Yellow Ribbon medal for his contribution to the promotion of the profession of sommelier.

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Importers DT Asia acquired by China Wines and Spirits

Importers DT Asia, owned by the French group Ballande et Meneret, has sold its distribution business to China Wines and Spirits (CWS)

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Citadelle gin and Plantation rums to be distributed in Hong Kong

Hong Kong distributor Sino Vantage Asia Ltd. has begun the exclusive importation of Citadelle gin and Plantation rums produced by Cognac Ferrand

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China: AdVini to be distributed by East Meets West Fine Wines

When Gérard Bertrand wines began a new partnership with Summergate on 1st January after working for four years ...

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Burgundy wine exports to Japan exceed 2007 levels

Despite the difficulties encountered by Japan, Burgundy wine exports to the country grew by 6% in volume ...

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Chinese producer Changyu plans to double output by 2015

Zhou Hongjiang, the chief oenologist of leading Chinese wine producer Changyu, has announced that the company’s aim is to produce 400,000 tonnes of wine by 2015...

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Dynasty restructures production and sales network

Dynasty Fine Wines, the joint venture between Rémy Cointreau and the city of Tianjin, had disappointing results in the first half of 2011 with a 54% drop in profits...

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Vinexpo wishes you a great Christmas and a Happy New Year

In keeping with its vocation of supporting the industry, Vinexpo shares its outlook on international news in the world of wine and spirits on its blog

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Scotch Whisky Association lobbies for reduction in customs duties

A delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association has travelled to India to meet government representatives and players in the alcoholic beverages industry....

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China Trademark Office declines to register Fracognac brand

The China Trademark Office has rejected an application by Ying June Wine Company from Shenzhen to register the brand “Fracognac” ...

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Imports continue to increase at the same rate in Hong Kong

Wine imports continue to increase in the former British colony of Hong Kong since it abolished customs duty in 2008.

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Pernod Ricard China exclusive distributor of YAO MING wines in China

Yao Family Wines, a Californian wine company created by the iconic ex-NBA star Yao Ming

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India: More and more wine drinkers in New Delhi

According to The Economic Times India, wine sales in New Delhi have grown by 41% over the last six months.

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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China requests to be OIV observer

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, which has 12,000 hectares (29,700 acres) of vines, has asked to be allowed to join OIV as an observer..

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Persyn Distillery shows interest in Singapore market

Persyn Distillery, the only non-industrial manufacturer of juniper liqueur in France, sells 50,000 bottles per year, only 5% of which is exported.

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Gérard Bertrand moves over to Summergate

The producer and merchant from the southern French area of Aude, Gérard Bertrand, has changed partners for the import and distribution of his wines in China

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Scotch Whisky Association lobbies for reduction in customs duties

A delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association has travelled to India to meet government representatives and players in the alcoholic beverages industry

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Burgundy boom in China

The value of Burgundy sold in China has doubled in a year and by the end of 2011 the region will represent 10% of all of Burgundian export revenues.

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Armagnac goes on to conquer China

Armagnac, which already sells in more than 100 countries, has set out to conquer the Chinese market

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HKQAA certification extended to wine transport

The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), having applied its quality certification system to wine storage facilities in 2009 and sales outlets in June 2011

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Year's biggest wine auction nets $14.5 mln in Hong Kong

A weekend sale of rare French wine returned $14.5 million, making it the year's biggest wine auction and underlining Hong Kong's status as a leading wine market, the auction house said.

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Indian women drive surge in wine consumption

Consumption has grown nearly 25% in the last five years, according to Indian Wine Market Outlook to 2015...

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Could China be the largest world wine market in 20 years?

The latest report by The IWSR (International Wine & Spirit Research) explains that in about twenty years

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French strategy cited as an example of how to sell wine in China

“If you want to grow your sales on the Chinese market, learn from what the French do with their wines”.

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Hilton opens a wine bar in Shanghai

The Hilton hotel chain has announced that it is opening a wine bar called “Vine” in its Shanghai Hongqiao hotel located near the airport with the same name.

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Philippines refuse to give in to rulings about their excise duties

The Philippines have taken the ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning their application of excise duty on imported distilled spirits to appeal.

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French mutual insurance group sells Château Tour Saint-Christophe to Chinese businessman

Bordeaux Grands Crus Référence, a subsidiary of the French mutual insurance group MAAF in charge of running its winegrowing estates...

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American Congress approves free trade agreement with South Korea

After months of equivocation, the United States Congress has ratified the free trade agreement that was signed with South Korea in 2007

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India: Wine sale registers 41% growth in Delhi

More and more Delhiites seem to be opting for wine as its sale in the city in the past six months has shown a growth of 41% than what it was during the same period last year.

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Vinexpo launches Rendez-Vous by Vinexpo, 3 tasting days for consumers on November 16, 17 and 18, 2012 in New York.

Vinexpo, recognized for its world-leading exhibition in Bordeaux, France and Vinexpo Asia-Pacific the premium Asian-Pacific show for trade professionals...

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Burgundy seeks to create lasting links in China by connecting wine and tea cultures

A new initiative led by the Burgundy winegrowing community sets out to connect Chinese tea culture with that of wine-drinking in Burgundy

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Diageo seeks to buy back shares of its joint venture with Radico Khaitan in India

Diageo is seeking to buy back 50% of the shares, which its partner the Indian distiller Radico Khaitan owns in Diageo Radico Distilleries

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Australian winemakers tempt Chinese palates to secure future

Australian winemakers are setting up replica cellar doors in China and running wine clubs and tastings as they intensify efforts to win Chinese buyers...

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Sales of Burgundy wines progress in Japan, despite the earthquake

Concerns following the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan last March for Burgundy wine exports to the country have died down.

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Wine Education in Asia “through the roof”

The Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) has seen a 200% increase in its Hong Kong and China business over the last year and will open a dedicated office in the region within two years.

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The Vranken-Pommery Monopole group is developing in Asia

Over the first half of 2011, the Vranken-Pommery group recorded a turnover of 126.7 million euros, up by 5% - an increase due to international activity.

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Kiwi producer Delegats bets on China

Hampered by a strong New Zealand dollar, the kiwi producer Delegats, whose assets include the Oyster Bay brand

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Cognac protected as a geographical indication in India and Malaysia

India and Malaysia have just registered “Cognac” as a geographical indication (GI), making two new victories for the National Cognac Board (BNIC).

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Chinese drinkers warm to Australia's top drops

Chinese drinkers are developing a taste for better-quality Australian wine, with export sales falling by volume but surging in value during the past 12 months.

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LVMH to produce Chandon in India

Estates and Wines, the LVMH subsidiary responsible for non-French brands of wine, has long been producing and marketing Chandon sparkling wines in Argentina, California, Brazil and Australia.

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Chinese wine buyers 'highly wired': survey

Three quarters of wine consumers surveyed by research company Wine Intelligence said they often go online to look for wine information, with 62% frequently using social media as a source.

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Chilean wines overtake French exports to Vietnam

Between January and July 2011, Chile exported 7,987 hectolitres of wine to Vietnam, worth €2.5 million, an 11.2% increase in volume equivalent to 20.3% more value.

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L’Ecole du Vin de France develops its activities in Hong Kong

L’Ecole du Vin de France has already been active in Hong Kong for a year providing consulting services to distributors and hotel groups.

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Substantial growth in Spanish wine imports into China

In the first quarter of 2011, Spanish wine imports into China increased by 76.9% in value and 40.8% in volume compared to the same period the previous year.

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The Tour Blanche school in Sauternes to train Chinese professionals

The Tour Blanche School of Oenology and Arome a company run by Michael Yue in Beijing have just signed an agreement...

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Chinese and French wine experts trying to put a cork in counterfeit wine

Chinese and French wine authorities are working together to conduct random visits to Chinese supermarkets in an effort to crack down on counterfeit wines

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China, Hong Kong confirm dominance of Bordeaux

Bordeaux reported a strong surge in overseas sales – with China and Hong Kong confirming absolute dominance of the region's export market.

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Vietnam: Scotch and Cognac continue to be extremely popular

The division between Scotch dominating the sales in the north and Cognac in the south remains strong.

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Armagnac exports explode, especially in China

After a distinctly slow year in 2009 because of the world financial crisis, Armagnac export sales were excellent in 2010 and have continued to be so in 2011.

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Val d’Orbieu sets course for Asia

Val d'Orbieu has just opened a subsidiary in Shanghai, China.

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Japan: Japanese whisky is recovering

After many years of decline, Japanese whisky is now recovering.

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Hong Kong conglomerate acquires Napa Valley estate

Goldin Financial Holdings, a Hong Kong conglomerate that owns restaurants and businesses in consumer electronics

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Suntory presents Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki in fine hardwood cases

The Japanese brewer and distiller Suntory, who has made whiskies since 1923, now packages its most prestigious brands Yamazaki

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European wines account for two thirds of wine gifts given for the South Korean “Chuseok” harvest festival

66% of the wine gifts given to celebrate Chuseok, the major Korean harvest festival, were European wines.

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Suntory presents Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki in fine hardwood cases

The Japanese brewer and distiller Suntory, who has made whiskies since 1923, now packages its most prestigious brands Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki

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Leopard's Leap to be distributed in China

The South African winery Leopard's Leap has just set up a joint-venture with the Chinese distributor Yangzhou Perfect, a subsidiary of Perfect Group...

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China opens up to Cahors wines

A Cahors wine recently achieved great success in China, when a magnum of Château de Caix 2008 was auctioned in Beijing for the unexpected price of RMB 1 million

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Tesco withdraws from the Japanese market

The leading British supermarket chain has decided to withdraw from the Japanese market

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Free trade agreement between Europe and South Korea

The free trade agreement between South Korea and the European Union reached final approval on 1st July 2011.

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Australia: Wine Australia boots domestic marketing team

Wine Australia has signaled its commitment to domestic marketing, with the announcement of a new Regional Director, Australia and Emerging Markets.

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India: Tax cuts could set off India wine boom

Cash-rich emerging Asian markets, especially India, could see an explosion in wine consumption in the future ...

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Chinese wine wins top honour at Decanter World Wine Awards

For the first time in the history of the Decanter World Wine Awards a Chinese wine has won at the highest level.

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Bulk shipments bolster Kiwi exports

According to the New Zealand Winegrowers’ Association, Kiwi wine sales increased by 11% between June 2010 and June 2011 ...

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Diageo strengthens its position in Vietnam

Diageo has strengthened its position in the Vietnamese group Hanoi Liquor Joint Stock Company (Halico) ...

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China becomes Australia’s third largest export market

Wine Australia reports that China has replaced Canada as the third largest export destination for Australian wines.

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Taiwan imports rise

Still light wine imports into Taiwan grew 15,3% in the first four months of 2011...

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Diageo positions itself to take over fourth largest Chinese spirits group

After months of waiting, Diageo has obtained the green light from the Chinese authorities to acquire 4% more stock options of Quanxing Group.

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Jointek Fine Wines opens a second outlet in Taipei

After opening its first fine wines retail outlet there in 2010, the Chinese and Hong Kong importer and distributor company Jointek Fine Wines ...

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Southern France wine leader Skalli confirms development in China

Southern France wine producer and trader Skalli has been present on the Chinese market since 2001, introducing its pioneer range of varietal wine Fortant to the Chinese consumer.

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France accounts for 28.5% of Port sales

France is easily the leading market for Port wines, well ahead even of Portugal itself.

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Castel confirms takeover of Patriarche

In a recent press release, the Bordeaux wine group Castel has confirmed its takeover of Patriarche from Burgundy

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Rémy Cointreau et EPI finalise their agreement relating to the acquisition of Piper-Heidsieck

The Rémy Cointreau Group and EPI announce that they have signed today an agreement for the sale by Rémy Cointreau of the entire share capital of Piper-Heidsieck

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US study shows social networks have little impact on sales

According to a study conducted by Forrester Research and GSI Commerce between November and December 2010...

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Pennsylvania beats Michigan in spirits sales

In 2010, Pennsylvania became the “control state” with the highest spirits sales by volume (6.8 million cases, up 6%) ...

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Numbers of wine shops in France increase by 34% in ten years

Between 2000 and 2010, the number of companies and individual entrepreneurs listed by Insee

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Wine becomes EU’s leading export product in value

According to a report published by the European Commission, between 2008 and 2009, exports of still and sparkling wines from the European Union increased in volume by 22%

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India’s membership of OIV underway

After India’s application at the end of January 2011 to become a member of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the request is currently being processed.

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Freixenet achieves €490 million in sales

In its 2010 – 2011 financial year, Freixenet achieved 5% higher sales turnover of €490 million, of which 72% were export sales.

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Boisset Family Estates acquires Buena Vista Carneros

Buena Vista Carneros, the oldest winery in California has been taken over by Boisset Group through its American subsidiary Boisset Family Estates.

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India: Cognac GI on the way to recognition

The National Cognac Board (BNIC) recently announced that, “In the absence of any opposition from interested parties within a period of three months...

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Arev renews its professional college

Aly Leonardy, Vice-President of the Federation of Winegrowing Associations of Luxembourg...

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Rhone Wine Board re-directs its budgets towards export markets and clarifies its messages

The Rhone Wine Board now spends 60% of its promotional budget on export markets, compared to the 40% it was spending 5 years ago.

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WSTA sets up fraud prevention unit

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association is to launch a fraud prevention unit.

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On the grapevine: British royals to make sparkling wine

After serving English wine at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, the royal family has now set its sights on producing bubbly.

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Netherlands: All suppliers to the Dutch market are increasing their stakes except for the leader, France, and South Africa, number 2

Between 2005 and 2009 with 82.88% growth, Australian wines were the fastest developing imports...

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Wine tourism booming in South Africa

Wine tourism is one of the segments of the South African tourist industry that enjoys the strongest growth and highest profitability...

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Macao’s wine market takes off

According to the latest local customs statistics, in 2010, Macao imported 6 million litres of wine worth €125 million, 30% more than in 2009.

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Austria: Wine consumption due to pick up again

In the period from 2005 to 2009, wine consumption in Austria was stable and only rose by 0.31% in volume overall after a 2.1% plunge in consumption in 2009.

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Strategic partnership between Changyu in China and the Italian Donelli

Changyu, the leading Chinese producer of wines, has just announced a strategic partnership with Donelli...

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Wineries on the increase in the US

The number of wineries in the US jumped 9% in 2010 after a 2% increase in 2009 and 1.5% in 2008.

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Wine has not always been in bottles

Following the fashions of the Italian Renaissance, glass bottles began to appear on French tables in the 15th century.

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The Austrian Spirits Market

Vodka consumption has been explosive, up 49.25% between 2005 and 2009, while that of brandies, tequila and gin has decreased by 19.47%, 23.98% and 11.21% respectively.

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In China, Galaxy Macao casino seeks differentiation through wine

The giant 550,000 sq. m casino Galaxy Macao has decided to use wine to differentiate itself from its competitors.

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Concha y Toro finalises Fetzer take-over in the US

Vina Concha y Toro SA has announced that its acquisition of Fetzer and connected assets, which belonged to Brown-Forman Corporation in California, is finally complete.

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Champagne exports up nearly 20 percent

French exports of Champagne shot up 19.5 percent in 2010 after two years of sagging sales abroad due to the global economic crisis, an industry source.

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More regular wine drinkers in the U.S.

According to a recent study by Wine Intelligence, more and more people are becoming regular wine drinkers in the U.S.

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Burgundy wine house organises charity sale in aid of Japanese quake victims

In March, Maison Albert Bichot launched a charity sale on the web of 288 magnums in aid of the Japanese Red Cross.

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Two thirds of Australian growers are making a loss

According to the Wine Grape Council of South Australia, the producers in the leading Australian wine producing state ...

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Quebec Liquor Board (SAQ) could take foothold in the US

The Quebec Liquor Board (SAQ) is apparently in the late stages of discussions concerning the acquisition of the American on-line wine distributor JJ Buckley.

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Campari increases sales by 15.3% and bottom line by 14%

Campari’s net profits grew by 14% in 2010 to reach €156 million.

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More than 1,200 winegrowers’ blogs

The site Alastyn.com which has a real-time take on international wine news, has listed 1,200 winegrowers’ blogs.

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US Supreme Court rejects direct wine shipping

The US Supreme Court has just rejected a request from American wine retailers to allow direct shipping

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Winegrowers hold their breath as tasters attend Bordeaux primeurs

During futures week in Bordeaux, “Parkeritis” was at its height, that well-known form of stress that cripples the great estates ...

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Burgundy wines: 2010 exports figures

The volume exported during the 12 months of the year finished just below 90 million bottles (89.2 m)...

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Château Guiraud to set up base in China

Château Guiraud (Sauternes), Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, is setting up its own storage cellars in Shenzhen, China.

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Cognac close to its own records

Cognac consignments leaving the Charente and Charente-Maritime areas over recent months have risen without faltering and are now very close to the record sales of 1990 and 2007.

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Pernod Ricard loses US Havana Club appeal

The ruling is the latest twist in a decades-long saga between Pernod Ricard, which sells Havana Club rum made in Cuba outside the US, and Bacardi USA, which sells a product called Havana Club, which is not made in Cuba, within the US market.

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Wine Enthusiast: Alain Juppé, innovator of the year

The American magazine Wine Enthusiast gave Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux, the Trophy of the Innovator of the year.

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Chilean brand Viña Maipo distributed in France by Ube Baarsma France

The fourth largest brand of Chilean wines in the world, selling more than 26 million bottles annually, Viña Maipo is now distributed on the French market by Ube Baarsma France.

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Winegrowers stand up for cork

Bottles with cork closures will soon bear a green ecological logo to certify that they have been fitted with real cork.

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Professionals declare the Bordeaux 2010 to be another very great vintage

The Bordeaux 2010 vintage will be “racy”, “amazing” and “another very great year for red and white” ...

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Calvados sales up 9.28% in 2010

In 2010, Calvados deliveries amounted to 1,769,600 litres of pure alcohol or 6,320,000 bottles, an increase of 9.28%.

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Italian wine exports reach record levels

Italian wine exports reached 212.3 million 9-litre cases in 2009, up 31.5% compared to 2005, making Italian winegrowers the leading exporters in the world ahead of Spain and France.

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Turkey, the wine producer

The first signs of winegrowing in Turkey apparently date back to more than 5,000 years before Christ, but wine production was abandoned for a long time and was even illegal until it was authorised again in the 1920’s.

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The Italian Spirits Market

Spirits consumption fell 4.25% between 2005 and 2009 and is expected to decrease by a further 1.66% between 2010 and 2014.

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United Kingdom: Vodka, bourbon and tequila take off

Vodka is the UK’s favourite spirit with consumption of 8.43 million cases in 2010.

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Hong Kong: Red wines are the main growth drivers

In 2009, red wine accounted for 85% of all wines consumed in Hong Kong. Their consumption grew by 147% between 2005 and 2009.

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United-States: Georgia in US dispute over Stalin's favourite wine

Georgia is trying to win back the trademark for Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's favourite brand of red wine in the United States, officials said.

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Strong position of Burgundy wines in Sweden

Thanks to very rapid growth in this market between 2004 and 2007 (rising from 1 to 3 million bottles shipped within 3 years), Sweden entered the top 10 Burgundy export markets.

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Chile exceeds exports of $1.5 billion

Despite the earthquake damage that occurred in January 2010 to its vineyards and facilities, Chile reached its objective...

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100% organic liqueur

When seeking to invent its first organic liqueur, Giffard, who is a specialist in the French trade, first considered blackcurrant, but it was impossible to find enough of the fruit locally.

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Italy: After a record year in 2007, wine consumption levels out in Italy

The Italians drank 308 million 9-litre cases of wine in 2010...

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Germany: Wine consumption levels out

Between 2005 and 2009, overall wine consumption of both domestic and imported wines in Germany decreased by 0.66%, down 1.867 million 9-litre cases.

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United-States: Groupe Charlois Acquires Winemakers Cooperage from Treasury Wine Estates

WC, with a current capacity of up to 33,000 barrels annually, has been producing French and American Oak barrels for various Treasury Wine Estates brands, including Beringer.

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The Dutch Spirits Market

Spirits consumption in the Netherlands decreased by 388,000 cases between 2005 and 2009...

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Second cellar to be built at Smith Haut Lafitte near Bordeaux

Château Smith Haut Laffite, a Graves Grand Cru Classé in the Pessac-Leognan appellation with 67 hectares is to enjoy new investment.

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Consumption is driven by sparkling wines, red wines, rosés and German wines

Germany is the largest market for sparkling wines.

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Tutiac winegrowers gain Agri Confiance certification

Starting with the 2010 vintage, the Tutiac range of wines will bear the “Agri Confiance” label.

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Italy: The rosé phenomenon does not affect Italy

The consumption of rosé wines in Italy was only 4.1 million 9-litre cases in 2010, equivalent to 1.3% of the total volume of still, light wines consumed in Italy...

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Netherlands: Wine consumption stimulated by sparkling and rosé wines

Sparkling wine consumption increased 18.01% between 2005 and 2009 in Holland, while that of rosé wines shot up 61.27%.

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Portuguese wine exports to UK double in value

The official figures showing increases up to the end of November 2010 at 99% by value and 22.5% by volume according to the National Statistics Institute of Portugal.

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Germany is no longer the world’s leading wine importer

In 2007, Germany lost its place as leading importer of still light wines by volume to U.K.

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Netherlands: Wine consumption continues to grow

Between 2005 and 2009, Dutch wine consumption grew by 7.20%, up 2.889 million cases to reach a total of 42.877 million cases or 514.524 million bottles.

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Chinese luxury group buys Bordeaux vineyard

The Chinese jewelry group Tesiro has bought a French family-owned wine chateau in the world-renowned Bordeaux region, industry officials told AFP.

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An Italian trend towards higher priced wines is underway

Italy is the largest market worldwide for wines sold for less than US$5 (€3.59) per bottle...

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Burgundy Wines : The Finnish market

Finland still remains a small market for Burgundy, with an average of around 400,000 bottles exported between 2007 and 2010, providing revenues of between 1.5 and 2 million euros.

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Hong Kong: All supplier countries have increased their exports to Hong Kong, but France leads

In 2009, 28% of the wines sold in Hong Kong were French, while 24% were Australian and 13.7% were American.

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Germany: Very small 2010 harvest for the 9th largest producer worldwide

The 2010 harvest was the smallest that German growers have experienced in 25 years...

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China: Spirits consumption expected to slow down between 2010 and 2014

While Chinese spirits consumption grew by 52% between 2005 and 2009, volumes should increase a lot less between 2010 and 2014.

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Bernard Magrez exhibiting at Vinexpo 2011

Bernard Magrez owns 16 Bordeaux chateaux, 9 more in Languedoc-Roussillon, 2 in Provence and 10 in other countries: Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, the U.S., Morocco, Japan and 3 in Spain.

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China: Growth in value outstrips that in the volumes consumed

While imported wines only represent 14.7% of the wines consumed in China, the growth in their consumption is spectacular...

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In 2012, the United States will become the leading consumer nation of still, light wines

In 2009, for the first time in their history, the Americans drank more wine than the French ...

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Record year for Château du Breuil in Calvados

In 2010, Château de Breuil’s sales turnover was €3.65 million, up 17.5%.

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Hong Kong: Wine consumption in Hong Kong doubled in 5 years

With per capita wine consumption of 4.5 litres per year in 2009, Hong Kong is the most mature wine market in Asia ahead of Japan with 2.4 litres per of-age adult and Singapore with 2.1.

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China: French wines are the most popular with Chinese consumers

Between 2005 and 2009, French wine imports to China practically increased six-fold.

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Hong Kong: Stability in the average price per bottle

Between 2005 and 2009, the retail sales turnover including tax for wine in Hong Kong increased by 103%....

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The Chinese prefer red

In 2009, 90% of the wines drunk in China were red.

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Czech Republic harvest worst in 25 years

The 2010 grape harvest in the Czech Republic was the worst since 1986, according to the country's winemakers' association.

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Chinese wine consumption doubled in 5 years

Total Chinese wine consumption reached 96.33 million 9-litre cases, equivalent to 1.156 billion bottles, in 2009, an increase of 104% compared to 2005.

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Diageo raises its spirits with Turkish deal

Diageo agreed to buy raki spirits maker Mey Icki for 1.3 billion pounds in cash to give it access to the fast-growing Turkish market.

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The Hong Kong spirits market

The volumes of spirits consumed in Hong Kong dropped by 3.1% in 5 years.

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Château Giraud is the first grand cru classé to be certified organic

The Sauternes premier grand cru classé Château Giraud has just been certified as an organic producer.

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Fête de la Fleur to be held at Château Lascombes

After Château Beychevelle cancelled its offer and the reticence of the Bouygues family at Château Montrose, the question was raised as to who would host the prestigious Fête de la Fleur celebration which is to close Vinexpo 2011.

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In France Peureux acquires Massenez

Grandes Distilleries Peureux, a company connected with La Martiniquaise Group, has taken over the Massenez distillery.

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United-States: Red wines lead

Between 2005 and 2009, U.S. red wine consumption rose by 14% and should increase by a further 13.6% between 2010 and 2014.

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Champagne sales up 8.9% in 2010

Champagne consignments increased by 8.9% in 2010, which becomes the fourth-best year ever for bubbly sales.

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International: The IWSR forecasts shifting global wine consumption

The global wine market will continue to develop slowly at a steady rate, but the landscape of consumption will continue to change...

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The U.S. will become the world’s leading wine market in 2012

In 2012, the U.S. will become the world’s leading market for the consumption of still light wines, ahead of Italy and France.

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Canada: Wine consumption is expanding fast

Canadian wine consumption increased by 22.5% between 2005 and 2009, reaching 40.4 million 9-litre cases.

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Bottle of 1774 French wine fetches record price

An amateur wine group paid a record 57,000 euros for a 237-year-old bottle of wine from France's eastern Jura region at a local wine festival auction.

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UK biggest export market for Chilean wine

The UK has regained the top spot as the biggest export market for Chilean wine, after being overtaken by the USA last year.

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International: One bottle in four consumed anywhere in the world is imported

In 2009, 25.55% of all volumes of still light wines consumed worldwide, were imported, an increase of 9.31% compared to 2005.

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Castel, Suntory take 50% stakes in Chateau Beychevelle

The French wine company Castel has taken a 50% stake in Chateau Beychevelle...

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United Kingdom: Women want whisky

The popularity of whisky is on the rise among women, according to UK supermarket Asda.

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Canada: Spirits consumption on the increase

In 2009, Canadians drank 16.7 million cases of spirits, up 7% since 2005.

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AdVini founds a joint venture in Chile with Santa Carolina

Advini, a leading producer of terroir wines in France, has just announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Santa Carolina, one of the leading Chilean winegrowing groups.

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54.5% of cognac sales are premium categories

Premium cognac sales are increasing. Top quality brands now account for 54.5% (equivalent to 83.4 million bottles) of the world market

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India wants to join the OIV

The Indian government officially submitted a request for membership to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) on 12 January this year.

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Cordier Mestrézat Grands Crus launches the “4Box”

Cordier Mestrézat has launched unusual conditioning for the sale of great wines – a 4-bottle wooden case.

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One third of cognac exports go to the Far East

The Far East is a few thousand bottles away from accounting for one third of worldwide cognac sales.

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Ricard changes the shape of its pastis bottle

Unable to modify its pastis recipe, which has remained unchanged since 1932, Ricard nevertheless seeks to innovate by abandoning its round bottle.

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South Korea: Scotch and vodka gain market share

The spirits that are drunk the most in South Korea after local beverages are scotch with 2.498 million 9-litres cases in 2009...

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Japan: Still light wine sales increase twice as fast as the volumes consumed

Sales of wine at consumer prices reached US$2.8 billion in 2009...

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France: Chinese investment in Lalande de Pomerol

Major Chinese food company COFCO has bought a top French vineyard, the Chateau de Viaud near Bordeaux.

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France: More and more premium wines

France is the 3rd largest market in the world for the consumption of wines sold for more than US$10 (€7.19) per bottle behind the U.S. and U.K.

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Diageo in Vietnam deal

UK drinks giant Diageo has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Hanoi Liquor Joint Stock Company (“Halico”) in Vietnam.

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United Kingdom: The average price of a bottle of wine remains stable

Because of the countless discounts and promotions offered by British retailers the average price of a bottle of still light wine on the UK market is virtually unchanged.

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Asia is the leading regional consumer of spirits

Asia, the continent that consumes the most spirits, accounted for 44.6% of total world consumption in 2009, a 5.48% increase compared to 2003.

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United-Kingdom: Rising interest in rosé and sparkling wines

Consumption of rosé wines almost doubled in the UK between 2005 and 2009 with growth of 93.07% at the expense of red wine consumption, which dropped by 7.72% over the same period.

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France: Sparkling wines and rosés are “in”

For the record: France is the 2nd largest consumer of sparkling wines and the leading consumer worldwide of rosé wines.

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South Korea: Wine consumption is expected to grow between 2010 and 2014

Between 2005 and 2009, wine consumption in South Korea increased by 12.23%.

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Value of Argentinean wine exports to the U.S. overtakes that of Chilean exports

In 2010, sales of Argentinean wines in the U.S. exceeded those of Chilean wines.

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South Korea: Chile becomes Korea’s leading wine supplier

Driven by a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations, especially with regard to tax, the volumes of Chilean wines imported into Korea doubled between 2005 and 2009.

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Head sommelier of the Trianon Palace becomes Best Sommelier of France

Benjamin Roffet, the head sommelier of the Trianon Palace in Versailles, France, has won the Best Sommelier of France competition.

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Japan: 2009 brought a return to growth in Japanese wine consumption

The yen was stronger in 2009 especially against the euro and the U.S. dollar...

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Wirtz invests US$70 million in U.S.

Wirtz Beverage Group, an American distributor of wines and spirits with outlets in 5 states ...

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Wine takes the lead role in an Argentinean TV series

The latest TV series “Herederos de una venganza” (Heirs to vengeance) broadcast since 17 January on Argentinean Canal Trece casts wine in the lead role.

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Miguel Torres Chile receives Fair Trade certification

The winery Miguel Torres Chile has been awarded International Fair Trade certification for its Santa Digna brand...

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ASC Fine Wines opens a Wine Gallery in Beijing, China

ASC Fine Wines, the leading Chinese wine importer with about a 25% market share of the bottled wines segment...

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Paul Henry joins Wine Intelligence as associate director

Wine Intelligence has appointed Paul Henry as associate director who stepped down as Wine Australia in December.

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Vinexpo exhibitor 2011: Michel Chapoutier

An estate that nurtures its vineyards with the greatest respect for natural balance and terroir since 1808.

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Thanks to exports,Cognac sets a new record in 2010

While Bordeaux was getting stuck in the credit crunch mud and suffering a dramatic slump in sales as early as late 2008 ...

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Canada: Wine Festival Quebec-style in 2012

The « Bordeaux fête le vin » (Bordeaux celebrates wine) concept continues to export itself abroad.

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Vinexpo exhibitor 2011: Castel

Castel is the No.1 producer of French wines and No. 1 in Europe; it is a family-owned business founded in 1949...

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Finland: World’s oldest champagne found in Finland

Champagne experts have found a bottle of champagne which was filled from Heidsieck...

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Vinexpo exhibitor 2011: Champagne Mandois

With a vineyard ownership since 1735 and a capacity of 500,000 bottles, Mandois is among the rare independent houses in Champagne.

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Peñaflor taken over by Argentinean family Bemberg

Terold, a company controlled by the Argentinean family Bemberg, has purchased the 50% share in the winegrowing group Peñaflor, previously held by the investment fund DLJ Merchant Banking Partners.

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One third of Independent Winegrowers of France could be organic by 2013

An area equivalent to 80,000 hectares (197,700 acres) or 10% of total winegrowing land in France should be organic by 2012.

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Italian company Santa Margherita receives an award for its commitment to social causes

For the first time since its inception in 1997, the Canadian AIDS Society Corporate Leadership Award has been given to a non-Canadian company, Santa Margherita from Italy.

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A winery dating back to 4,000 BC

A 6,100-year-old wine production unit, the oldest ever discovered hitherto, has been found in a cave in Armenia...

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Vignerons Catalans believe in premium rosé

Vignerons Catalans in Roussillon, France have invented the Villa Soleil brand in order to extend their rosé wine offering to the premium segment...

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Record sum paid for a Bordeaux pearl

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion with its 5 hectares (12.4 acres) in the Pessac-Léognan appellation...

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China together with Hong Kong becomes Bordeaux wines’ top customer

According to the latest figures from the Bordeaux Wine Board (CIVB), in 2010 China together with Hong Kong became the largest customer in value for Bordeaux wines...

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France: Vodka consumption explodes and that of rum continues to grow

Between 2005 and 2009, vodka consumption shot up by 64.82% to reach 2.50 million cases.

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France returns to being the leading producer worldwide

The 2010 harvest in France was below the 5-year average between 2005 and 2009 and can therefore be considered to be “small”...

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United-Kingdom: British are spending more on wine than the French

Between 2005 and 2009, the total sales turnover by value for still light wines in the UK increased by 4.86%. In 2007 the British began to spend more on wine than the French.

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New Zealand vineyard to be 20% organic by 2020

Organic wine producers in New Zealand have announced that 20% of the country's vineyards will be organic by 8 years.

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International: The world wine production

Between 2005 and 2009, the world’s average annual production was 3.083 billion 9-litre cases.

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Languedoc-Roussillon: Second on the wine market in China

In four years, sales of PDO wines from Languedoc-Roussillon have quadrupled in volume on the Chinese market.

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French Wine bible expands into China

One of the world's top wine magazines, Revue du Vin de France, plans to launch a monthly Chinese-language edition in the spring, the Marie Claire publishing group revealed.

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Wine auction sales top $350 million

Auction houses sold more than $350 million worth of wine worldwide in 2010, an amount roughly in line with or exceeding their pre-recession levels of 2007.

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Rum: The only spirits in Europe to post an increase in 2009

Rum was the only major spirits category in Europe to post an increase in 2009, with sales rising by around 2.3%, roughly on a par with its compound annual growth rate for the past five years (2004 to 2009).

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Chile: Wine exports focused on core markets

Chile’s top 10 export markets accounted for 72.5% of exports by value in 2009, up from 70.1% in 2008.

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Constellation agrees sale of Australian and UK business

Constellation Brands, the world’s biggest winemaker, has confirmed it is to sell 80% of its Australian and British wine business to Champ Private Equity of Sydney ...

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Rum: Cocktails drive growth in Germany

Germany, Europe’s second-largest market, gained 4.1% in 2009 to 3.7m cases.

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Vinexpo RSS feed is now available

By following the feed, you will know about all the hot news frequently published on Vinexpo Website.

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Vietnam: Scotch leads the imports

Scotch represents over 34% of the total imported spirits market with an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10,5% between 2005 and 2009.

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Australia awarded new wine appellation

Mount Gambier has been recognised as South Australia's newest wine appellation.

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Champagne set to sparkle in 2011-2012

“Champagne is a drink related to confidence," Stephen Charters, Reims Management School’s chair of Champagne Management said. "It's something you drink when you have something to celebrate.

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Georgian wine exports pick up again

Wine exports from Georgia grew by 34% in 2010 compared to 2009, reaching 15 million bottles

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Wine Australia appoints UK chief

Wine Australia has appointed Yvonne May as its new head of operations in the UK and Ireland, following the resignation of Lisa McGovern.

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United Kingdom: Minimum pricing rejected by Scots

The Scottish Parliament has rejected a proposal to implement minimum pricing on beverage alcohol by 76 votes to 49.

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United Kingdom: WSTA expands to take on gin and vodka role

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is expand its role on behalf of the spirits sector in the New Year...

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Russia: CEDC buys outstanding stake in Whitehall Group

Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has announced that it has agreed to buy out the remaining stake in the Whitehall Group.

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Julian Brind MV dies

Julian Brind MW has passed away after suffering a heart attack on December. He was a consultant at UK retailer Waitrose, having worked for the store since 1971.

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The Vinexpo mobile website is online

Vinexpo innovates and proposes you a new version of its website specially created for your Smartphone.

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Diageo seeks Middle East boom

Diageo is looking to double its sales in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the next five years as part of a focus on new emerging markets.

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Vietnam : Dynamic vodka

Vodka, the third-largest spirits category in Vietnam is the most dynamic and fastest-growing...

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Coopers Seguin Moreau penetrate the Chinese market

In 2010, China became the 3rd largest importer of barrels for Seguin Moreau after France and the US.

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Vietnam: Good growth for wine

The still light wine market continued its dynamic development through-out 2009, gaining an additional 100,000 cases in just one year.

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United Kingdom: Bibendum launches The Wondering Wine Company

Bibendum has launched an outside wine service called The Wondering Wine Company that aims to revolutionise how wine is served at UK sporting, food and cultural events.

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Guillaume de Marcellus becomes head of Bacardi-Martini’s single sales organisation

Bacardi-Martini has decided to re-organise the distribution of its product range under one single sales entity.

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Hong Kong’s wine imports surge in 2010

Hong Kong's wine imports went up 64 percent in the first seven months from a year earlier in 2010- 2011 fiscal year, said the Hong Kong government.

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Vinexpo wishes you a great Christmas and a Happy New Year

The whole Vinexpo team wishes you a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, and looks forward to meeting up again on 3 January 2011.

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Laurent-Perrier Champagne posts growing quarterly results

Laurent-Perrier posted 17.3% growth in sales during the first quarter of 2010-2011.

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French producer Val d’Orbieu launches its Mythique brand in China

The cooperative group Vignerons du Val d’Orbieu now exports its Mythique brand to China via its partnership with Shanghai Grand Wines Import & Export, adding a new destination to its portfolio of customer markets.

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Second facility for packaging firm DIAM

Six years after creating and launching its highly successful range of corks, Diam Bouchage has inaugurated its second cork processing facility in San Vicente de Alcantra in Spain.

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China: Shanghainese drank more than 500,000 hl of wine in 2010

The consumption of imported wine in Shanghai has reached 500,000 hl in the first ten months of 2010, which increased by 40% year - on – year.

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Reunion Island’s wine seeks an IGP

The 13-hectare (32-acre) Cilaos vineyard on Reunion Island has started the quality process required to obtain a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The Chai de Cilaos cooperative already gained Vin de Pays recognition in 2004.

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More than 220 million bottles of Champagne despatched by the end of October

In the first ten months of 2010, champagne consignments grew by 12.4% reaching 220.1 million bottles.

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Russian Standard acquires distillery

Russian Standard, a vodka launched in 1997, which has since become the leading premium vodka in Russia, has just acquired Buinsky a new distillery in the south-east of Russia for $20 million.

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Saint Emilion prepares a new classification

The Saint-Emilion classification is revised every 10 years, but after the disqualification of the 2006 classification, the appellation proposed a new set of rules for application in 2012.

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Jacquart buys Montaudon champagne from Moët-Hennessy

Moët-Hennessy is to sell Montaudon champagne, which it acquired in December 2008, to Jacquart, the subsidiary of the Champagne Alliance group of cooperatives.

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Sales agreement between Fournier Père et Fils and Chinese operator Utrans Global Wine

The Chinese group Utrans Global Wine has ordered €1 million of wine for delivery in 2011 from the Sancerre producer Fournier Père et Fils.

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Jameson Irish whisky hits case sales of three-million

The Pernod Ricard owned brand, Jameson Irish whiskey has announced global annual sales of three million cases, despite the economic downturn.

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China: Domaines Barons de Rothschild ends relationship with Summergate

Domaines Barons de Rothschild is ending its seven-year relationship with Chinese importer Summergate.

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Australia: Hickinbotham family seeks more than $10m for vineyard

An internationally known South Australian vineyard and winery has been put on the market with an asking price of more than $10 million.

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In 10 years, Korean wine consumption will have grown by more than 80%

South Korea is the third largest market in Asia, after China and Japan.
Between 2004 and 2008, South Korean wine consumption rose by 50.8%.

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India joins the 10 leading growth nations in the world for wine consumption between 2009 and 2013

In 2008, wine consumption in India reached 1.449 million 9-litre cases, equivalent to 17.38 million bottles, an increase of 372% compared to 2004.

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Scotland: Restructuring at William Grant

William Grant & Sons has announced the restructure of its commercial operations. The company’s four commercial regions will be integrated onto three: Europe, the Middle East and Africa; the Americas; and Asia-Pacific.

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Singapore: 12.7% rise in wine consumption in 2008

In 2008, the total consumption of both still and sparkling wines in Singapore reached 811,800 9-litre cases. This was part of the 54.33% growth in wine consumption recorded between 2004 and 2008, of which 12.7% took place in 2008 alone.

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India recognises the “Champagne” appellation

The Champagne Wines Board (CIVC) has just finished an administrative procedure in India, which will result in the registration of the Champagne appellation in this country.

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Pelican Brands in the US turns to importing wines

Pelican Brands in Indiana, a player in the spirits market is moving into wine importation.

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Wine consumption falls in Argentina

Wine consumption in Argentina has fallen sharply in the year to August 2010, according to the Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura (INV).

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European Union: sensible drinking pledge

European spirits producers have pledged to promote sensible drinking.

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China: imported wine market continues to expand

In the first five months of 2010, still light wine imports into China were up by 70%.

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Rémy Cointreau puts its champagne business up for sale

The first bids to acquire the champagne branch of Rémy Cointreau, which includes the Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck brands, are expected by the end of the year.

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Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux chooses Chinese artist for its latest label

After Braque, Dali, Miro and Chagall, Château Mouton Rothschild has chosen the Chinese painter Xu Lei, the artistic director of the Today Art Museum, a major gallery of contemporary art in Beijing, to illustrate the label of its 2008 vintage.

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United Kingdom: New Master of Wine joins the ranks at Spar

Spar has appointed another Master of Wine, as a replacement for Laura Jewell MW.

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Bordeaux: Designers the world over want to build the wine museum

Bordeaux’s wine museum project has generated a passionate worldwide interest. 114 teams made up of architects and scenographers have taken up the challenge and become candidates in the competition launched in September by the City of Bordeaux for the future Centre of Wine Culture and Tourism (CCTV).

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Spain: La Riojana revamps website for 70th anniversary

La Riojana is to commemorate its 70th anniversary with the official launch of its new website.

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Four Best Sommeliers in the World elected to the board of the ASI

At the end of November, the International Sommellerie Association (ASI) elected its President and Board for the next three years. Out of the 7 ASI Board members, four are Best Sommeliers in the World:

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Turkish wine producers toast new platform

Turkey’s prominent wine producers, including Doluca, Kavaklidere, Kayra, Kocabag and Vinkara, have founded Wines of Turkey, a platform to promote wine consumption and exports.

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Rémy Cointreau: strong growth in the first half-year

Rémy Cointreau’s turnover was €428.2 million for the first half of the financial year ended 30 September 2010, an increase of 18.3% (published)...

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Bordeaux: Lafite Rothschild 2008 gets lucky

Prices of Lafite’s 2008 vintage leapt as much as 20% in 24 hours after the château announced its bottle will be etched with the Chinese symbol for number eight, also known as the symbol of infinity.

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Record bid for the charity lot at the Hospices de Beaune wine auction

The 150th Hospices de Beaune wine sale broke all records with its charity lot.

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Swiss elected Best Sommelier in Europe

Paolo Basso from Switzerland has been elected Best Sommelier in Europe by the International Sommellerie Association (ASI).

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Spain: Baron de Ley invests €5m in a new white varieties

Spanish wine group Baron de Ley has bought Carbonera–Bergasa’s 500-hectare estate in Rioja and plans to develop new white varieties approved by regional authorities three years ago.

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Christie’s appoints Asia head

Christie’s has appointed a new head of wine for Asia in a bid to cement its position in the region.

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Sales of Castel wines progress in the Chinese market

Castel has been active in Asia since 1999 and is the leading purveyor of French wines in China.

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Progress towards a European charter for organic wines

Since the agricultural representatives of the European Union’s member states failed to reach a consensus on the definition of organic wine...

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Bosnia-Herzegovina joins OIV

Federico Castellucci, Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), has announced Bosnia-Herzegovina became the 44th member state of the organisation.

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Scotch whisky name gets protection in Panama

Scotch whisky has been granted official protection by the government in Panama, to safeguard against imitations.

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France: Chinese multimillionaire buys Chenu Lafitte in Bourg, a forgotten château with a prestigious name

This is the second Bordeaux estate to be purchased by Chinese investors. The château’s name attracted a billionaire who bought it for his son.

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Austria grape harvest smallest in 25 years

This year's grape harvest in Austria is the smallest in 25 years, according to Austrian Wine's general manager, Willi Klinger.

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The spirits market in Singapore according to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific / The IWSR 2010 study

Between 2004 and 2008, spirits consumption grew by 2.6% or 8,000 9-litre cases

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Vranken-Pommery posts substantial rise in sales compared to 2009

Vranken-Pommery has posted a 20.7% rise in sales in the third quarter of 2010.

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New image for Greek wines

In order to develop a positive image of Greek wines the European Union and the Greek government are financing the launch of a new website: www.newwinesofgreece.com.

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Chile: Casillero reduces footprint of the Diablo

Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo is on a mission to reduce its carbon footprint with the introduction of the Ecoglaass lightweight bottle.

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In China a young women is hailed as the best Chinese specialist of French wines

Li Meiyu, a 26-year-old woman from Beijing won the competition for the Best Chinese Sommelier for French wines

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Bernard Magrez acquires a base in Provence, France

Bernard Magrez has just acquired a new property in Provence, France - Clos de Muraires.

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Burgundy wine exports return to growth

After two difficult years, Burgundy wines are gradually returning to their previous status in export markets. The first results in 2010 confirm the upturn that was observed in the last quarter of 2009.

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Double-digit growth for Lanson champagne in third quarter of 2010

Champagne producer Lanson-BCC posted sales of €63.2 million in the third quarter of 2010...

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Roseisle, Diageo’s new distillery opens in Scotland

Diageo has opened its new distillery, an investment of more than €46 million, at Roseisle in Speyside, Scotland.

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France holds on to top wine producer slot

It looks as though France will keep its position as world's leading wine producer, even though its overall production is down from last year.

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Ackerman’s X Noir voted “Taste of the Year 2011”

X Noir, a rosé wine made by Ackerman has been voted “Taste of the Year 2011”.

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Scotch whisky exports gain 3% in the first half of 2010

According to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), exports of the national beverage grew by 3% in the first half of 2010, reaching a volume of 334 million litres.

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Scotch Whisky name awarded protection in China

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Chinese Government have reached an agreement that will ensure the protection of the Scotch whisky name.

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Native Portuguese grape varieties protected

188 Portuguese native grape varieties out of the country’s 258 have been planted for conservation by Joao Roquette, Managing Director of Esporao...

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Champagne Pommery returns to New Zealand

After an absence of almost ten years Champagne Pommery is making a return to the New Zealand market after forming a partnership with Auckland based fine wine distributor, Epicurean Wines.

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The Korean spirits market according to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific / The IWSR 2010 study

South Korea has one of the highest per capita consumption of spirits per year in the world.

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New Zealand: wine exports to US jump 35%

New Zealand wine exports to the United States have jumped, and, despite the high Kiwi dollar, wine companies are still making money there, wine industry representatives say.

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Strong growth enjoyed for French wines and spirits exports

French wines and spirits exports enjoyed strong growth in both volume and value in the first half of 2010, according to latest figures issued by Federation des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS).

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The Indian spirits market according to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific / The IWSR 2010 study

As the world’s leading whisky consuming nation when counting both imported and locally distilled beverages, India drank 67.2% more of this spirit in 2008 than in 2004. Further growth of 28.6% is expected in Indian whisky consumption between 2009 and 2013.

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Germany: smallest harvest in the past 25 years

It appears German wine producers will be bringing in the smallest harvest in the past 25 years this year.

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The Canadian SAQ is to purchase and retail products outside Quebec

The Quebec Alcohol Corporation (SAQ) has been authorised to invest in a limited partnership together with the FTQ Solidarity Fund and the CSN Foundation...

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Caiarossa, a Tuscan wine crafted in feng shui conditions

Caiarossa, even if it is made in the heart of Italy, is not a Tuscan wine like the others. It is crafted in a cellar built according to the principles of feng shui...

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Beaujolais Nouveau to be available on 18 November

This year’s Beaujolais Nouveau will be available from midnight on Thursday 18 November. Tradition requires that we find flavours for this new brew that everyone will be able to discuss.

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Rémy Cointreau enjoys firm growth

Rémy Cointreau achieved sales of €428.2 million in the first half of 2010 – 2011, an increase of 18.3%.

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Death of Bernard de Nonancourt, founder and president of Laurent-Perrier group

The founder and president of the Champagne group Laurent-Perrier, Bernard de Nonancourt, passed away at the end of October aged 90.

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Ukraine, the other vodka country

Although it is less well known than Smirnoff or Absolut, the Ukrainian vodka Nemiroff is nevertheless the sixth largest vodka brand in volume worldwide according to Drinks International

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Partnership between Nomacorc and Chinese producer Cofco

Nomacorc, the world leading producer of synthetic corks has signed a partnership agreement with Cofco.

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Brown Brothers of Australia takes climate change into account

The family business Brown Brothers, based in the Australian state of Victoria for more than 120 years, has just acquired Tamar Ridge Estates

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Substantial growth for Spanish wines on the American market

In the first quarter of 2010, Spanish wine exports to the American market rose by 33.3% in volume and 20.6% in value.

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Wine is the main contributor to growth in SAQ’s sales

In the first quarter of its 2010-2011 financial year, the Quebec Alcohol Corporation (SAQ) posted net consolidated sales of €440 million

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Pernod Ricard Group sells Lindauer

Pernod Ricard announces the disposal, by its subsidiary Pernod Ricard New Zealand, of Lindauer ...

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70% more wine bloggers at European conference

The European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), held in Vienna, attracted 70% more bloggers this year than last.

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Lebanon claims world’s largest glass of wine

Seeking to brush off its political troubles and burnish its reputation for good living, Lebanon claimed a record for the world's biggest glass of wine.

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Russia: Moscow reduces drinking hours

Following a series of reforms to the alcohol industry, including minimum pricing on vodka, the Moscow authorities have announced restricted selling hours for sprits.

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US Virgin Islands: Captain Morgan site completed

Diageo has announced the completion of a new warehouse and ageing facility in the US Virgin Islands...

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Ireland: drinks industry alarmed by sports sponsorship call

Ireland's Alcohol Beverage Federation has strongly criticized a report by members of the country's Parliament that calls for a ban on drinks firms sponsoring sporting events.
Its report, published last week, seeks ways to use sport to help curb alcohol abuse among under-18s.

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Montrose white, a very stylish Bordeaux

White wines produced by the Bordeaux 1855 crus classés are popping up more and more.

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More and more French winegrowers go organic

More and more French winegrowers are adopting organic methods. Between 2008 and 2009, the number of estates taking the decision to move to this type of cultivation increased by almost one third, according to figures published by Agence Bio.

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Carole Guinchard promoted to Group Manager in Pernod Ricard

Within the Pernod Ricard marketing division, Carole Guinchard has been promoted from Product Manager to Group Manager ...

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Are the origins of vodka Russian or Polish?

While the Scots and the Irish argue about who invented whisky first, and the Chileans and the Peruvians disagree over pisco, the Russians get annoyed with the Poles about vodka.

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Paul Henry quits Wine Australia

Paul Henry, one of the most public faces in the Australian wine business, has resigned from his role at the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation.

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Australia codifies tastes of Pinot Gris

Wines made from the Pinot Gris grape variety display a wide variety of tastes, which make it difficult for consumers to choose between them.

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Hess buys new Argentinean winery

Donald Hess has added Argentina's Bodegas Muñoz to his group of wineries.

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Xavier Coumeau becomes President of the Bordeaux brokers

At its General Assembly, the Regional Union of Bordeaux, Gironde and South-West France Wine and Spirits Brokers elected Xavier Coumeau to be its new President.

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Jacob's Creek links up with Wimbledon

Jacob's Creek will be the official wine of Wimbledon from 2011 through to 2015.

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Champagne consignments increased by 16.4% up to the end of August 2010

Champagne consignments in August 2010 reached 19.7 million bottles, an increase of 13.4% compared to the same month in 2009.

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New wine labels in Brazil to fight against contraband goods

Starting from 1st November, the Brazilian Treasury will require a special label on bottles of wine that are imported into the country.

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François Collache appointed Director of Sopexa’s wines and spirits sector

Sopexa Group has restructured its Markets division introducing 3 industry sectors.

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Burgundy wine exports up 13%

In the first six months of 2010, consignments of Burgundy wines for export increased by 13% both in volume and value

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Association of wine importers formed in Russia

At a meeting in October, wine importers in Russia announced that they had formed a professional association.

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Organic wines in Aquitaine now have their own professional representation

The popularity of organic methods is such within the Aquitaine winegrowing industry that the lack of specific representation within the regional winegrowers’ associations needed to be rectified.

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Finland: Pernod Ricard sell Renault Cognac

Pernod Ricard has sold the Renault Cognac brand to the Finnish drinks operation Altia for €10 million.

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Chinese-European talks to establish an overall system to protect geographical indications

The Trade Ministers of the European Union have approved the opening of talks with China with a view to setting up an overall system to protect the geographical indications of wines and spirits.

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American wholesaler Glazer’s takes over Prestige Wine Cellars

Glazer’s the American wine and spirits wholesaler is strengthening its network in Texas by acquiring specialist distributors Prestige Wine Cellars in November 2010.

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The 150th Hospices de Beaune wine sale honours the colours of China

The 150th Hospices de Beaune wine sale on 21 November 2010 will honour the colours of China

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United States: Sotheby’s opens New York retail outlet

Sotheby’s has gone into the retail wine business in New York City.

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New president steps up at the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux

Emmanuel Cruse takes over from Michel-Pierre Massonie as President of the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux, a position the latter held for 9 years.

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Chinese build up a thirst for more Aussie wine

Figures from the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, the federal government's wine marketing body, showed the volume of wine exported over the 12-month period grew by 2 per cent to 772 million litres.

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In France, Antoine Moueix aims to achieve €50 million in total sales in 3 to 4 years time

The firm Antoine Moueix has become one of the growth engines of its mother company Advini, which is listed on the Paris stock exchange (€200 million in sales and 550 employees).

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France: Marcel Lapierre of Morgon dies

Lapierre, a much-loved figure in Morgon, was a pioneer of natural winemaking.

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Bordeaux: confirmation of the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc 2008 ranking

On September 2010 the Crus Bourgeois Alliance published the list of the 243 crus du Médoc authorised to wear the title "Cru Bourgeois".

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Venice produces the wine of the Doges again

Some plots of the former Venetian vineyard on Mazzorbo island, where the wine of the Doges was grown in the 15th century have been replanted.

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Best sommelier of Europe competition to be held in Strasbourg, France

The competition for the title of Best Sommelier of Europe will be held in Strasbourg, France from 19 to 23 November 2010.

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Chile targets $3 billion in exports

Vinos de Chile, the federation of principal Chilean producers has presented its business plan for 2020 in which the main objective is to double its export figures in 10 years

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Frederic Goossens becomes Vice President of Vranken-Pommery America

Frederic Goossens has been appointed Vice President Sales and Marketing of Vranken-Pommery America.

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Kilian Hennessy, patriarch of the cognac company with the same name, dies at 103

Kilian Hennessy, patriarch of the cognac company that bears his name and who played a major role in the firm’s development, died on 1st October, aged 103.

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United States: Constellation Wines goes solar

Constellation Wines, is to expand its solar initiative to become the producer of the largest amount of solar energy in the U.S. wine industry.

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France: Maison René Laclie Spirits targest east for exports

Maison René Laclie Spirits is looking to up its presence in several international markets going forward, with Asia set to be the firm's primary target.

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Bordeaux: Taillan adds another château to its harvest cart

Denis Merlaut, who is at the head of the Taillan group, continues his harvest of wine properties.

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United States: Face Book gains popularity in wine industry

Social media is exploding in the wine business and a new survey illustrates just how important it has become, especially in this tough economic climate.

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Wines from Brazil generic body is renamed Wines of Brasil

In order to create a single image across the domestic and foreign market, the 'from' with be replaced with 'of' and Brasil, will feature a more up-to-date "s" instead of a "z".

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UK retailer Asda installs electronic kiosks in its wine sections

The British retailer Asda is to install Wine Selector kiosks in all its outlets to guide customers as they buy wine.

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Armagnac supports France-Russia Year

Armagnac producers have decided to lend their support to the exhibition due to open soon in Moscow around the theme “Travelling Artists”.

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United Kingdom: Harrods to open new wine department

Harrods is to open a new wine department that will house a series of wine discovery areas including an 'aroma zone', tasting room and bar.

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Sauternes and other dessert wines legal for the Chinese market

Sauternes and other sweet wines can now be legally exported to China, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

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New wines appear in Lebanon

For some years now Lebanese wine growing has re-emerged. New vineyards have sprung up and have built reputations abroad.

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Thai vodka market progresses in 2010

In Thailand, vodka is expected to achieve total growth of 20% in 2010, reaching an overall forecast volume of 1,440,000 bottles sold.

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Chilean winery Vina Bisquertt acquired by Cofco

Chinese food industry giant Cofco has just acquired 600 of the 800 hectares belonging to the Chilean company Vina Bisquertt

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Lynne Sherriff voted chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine

South African, Lynne Sherriff has been voted chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine.

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China increases its imports of New Zealand wines

Nearly €9.44 million worth of New Zealand wines were sold in China between June 2009 and June 2010, an increase of 180% in just one year.

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UK entering the "Prosecco decade"

Prosecco is becoming a favourite tipple among UK wine drinkers, according to the latest consumer research from Wine Intelligence.

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The Catholic Church in Mexico seeks producers of altar wine

“The Catholic Church in Mexico no longer has a supplier of Communion wine in the country and will have to turn to foreign producers”

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Malaysia: cognac sales show increase

Buoyed by the sizeable Chinese population, drinking trends tend to follow those of Chinese, with VSOP the most popular quality, representing 69.4% of the market, and XO and above claiming a further 30.2%.

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China: Yantai Changyu builds “chateaux” in western China

Yantai Changyu discloses that it has started construction of three “chateaux” in the west of China.

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European Union signs free trade agreement with South Korea

The Council of Europe has authorised a free trade agreement to come into force with South Korea from 1st July 2011.

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Austrian wine exports increase in value

The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) has announced that Austria exported 32.7 million litres of wine worth €62.5 million in the first half of 2010.

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William Grant & Sons sells Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist spirits brands to Campari

Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist have been sold twice in quick succession.

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Spanish Rioja aims at markets outside the European Union

Rioja wines have just announced an €8.7 million investment in international marketing campaigns in the US, Mexico, Switzerland, China and Japan.

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Lisa McGovern resigns from Wine Australia

The regional director of Wine Australia UK, Ireland and the UE, Lisa McGovern, has tendered her resignation.

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Growth in Brazilian market benefits Chilean and Argentinean wines

According to information from the Brazilian customs authority, in the first half of 2010, Brazil imported 27.1 million litres of wine worth €70 million...

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Sopexa to organise the next sommelier competitions in south-east Asia

Sopexa has come to an agreement with the sommeliers associations in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan...

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New president for French coopers’ federation

The French coopers’ federation has elected a new president, Philippe Rapacz, to take over from Michel Hovart, who was previously in the position.

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Catalan group Freixenet opens cellars in Argentina

Seven years after acquiring vines in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Freixenet group has just opened its cellars in the Uco valley...

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Burgundy wine exports up 11.6% at beginning of 2010

Between January and April 2010, Burgundy wine exports reached €156 million, up 11.6% compared to the same period in 2009...

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Pernod Ricard sales up again as crisis tails off

“In London and New York, our sales in bars and restaurants have started to grow again”, says the delighted CEO of Pernod Ricard, Pierre Pringuet. t, le Directeur Général de Pernod Ricard.

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Wine Town planned for Shenzhen in China

Construction has begun of a 40,000 sq. m Wine Town in Shenzhen on the border of Hong Kong.

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France: Nicolas Feuillate consolidates its position

Having sold 7 million bottles of champagne in 2009, the Nicolas Feuillate brand is ranked 4th in the world.

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OIV adopts 29 resolutions and defines the term “terroir”

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) adopted 29 resolutions pertaining to viticulture, oenological practices and products, including analytical methods...

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Chile: Concha y Toro among the more respected companies in Chile

The rise of Concha y Toro in the survey of The Most Respected Companies, prepared annually by the La Segunda newspaper and Adimark GFK, is considered to be meteoric progress.

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Mexico : mezcal boost

Mezcal is getting a boost in its home market of Mexico, thanks to the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence.

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The World Vine wine store opens in South Korea

Last July, the Korean group SPC, which owns the wine import company Tiger International, inaugurated The World Vine, the ultimate specialist wine store in Korea.

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Travel-retail: rum the only winner in 2009

Rum was the only major liquor subcategory in global travel-retail to record growth in 2009, according to figures released by The IWSR.

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China, a vital market for Bordeaux wines

“The Chinese market has evolved considerably. Before it was for the premiers grands crus classés only, whereas now it is opening up even to small châteaux”,

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The first “carbon neutral” barrels in the world

Seguin Moreau, who produces and sells the largest number of French oak barrels in the world, is pursuing its development by launching the first “carbon neutral” casks.

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Cognac consumption up again

According to figures from the Cognac Interprofession, the last campaign showed a significant rise in sales compared to the previous one.

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Wine Bloggers Conference 2010 to be held in Austria

The European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC) will be held in Vienna from 22 to 24 October 2010.

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Rosé sales continue growth in the UK

Rosé wines continue to grow in popularity in the UK, with figures for Britain’s bars, clubs and restaurants showing sales have risen by over 20% in value in the last year.

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Italian wines are the most popular wines in the world

According to the Vinexpo / The IWSR study, 432 million cases of Italian still light wines were consumed in 2008, an increase of 14% over the last 10 years.

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US wine consumption rises for 16th year

American consumers defied the downturn to buy more wine than ever last year, according to newly released figures.

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Pernod Ricard creates new wine division

As part of its organizational changes, Pernod Ricard has created a new brand company, called Premium Wine Brands.

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Increase of Rémy Cointreau’s turnover for the first three months

Rémy Cointreau’s turnover was €170.9 million for the first three months of the 2010/11 financial year. This represents an organic increase of 19.3% and 21.3% for Group brands...

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Rum market made by powerful brands

In 2008, more than 126 million cases of rum were consumed worldwide, not including rum-based products like cachaça

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Castel acquires Barton & Guestier and consolidates the reputation of French wine worldwide

Castel, leading producer of French wines worldwide, acquires Bordeaux oldest wine merchant,
previously owned by Diageo: Baron & Guestier.

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Partnership between China and Greece

Kir-Yanni, a family-owned estate in the north-west of Greece has partnered with Mogao winery in the Gansu region of China, which produces around 6 million bottles per year...

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End of champagne “made in Australia” in sight in European Union

Champagne or sherry “made in Australia” will soon no longer exist...

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Wines of Bordeaux: Haushalter becomes President

Georges Haushalter succeeds Alain Vironneau as the new president of the CIVB, following a general assembly held last July.

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UK: French wine trader Nicolas to focus on London

French wine merchant Nicolas has entered into negotiations to sell all 18 of its stores located outside London to a company set up by its former operations director.

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Jacqueline Jensen elected President of FIJEV

Jacqueline Jensen was elected to be the new President of the International Federation of Wine and Spirits Journalists and Writers by its board at its meeting at the end of August 2010.

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Nine new Masters of Wine announced

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced nine new Masters of to its membership following the results of its 2010 examination

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The French wine industry gets organised in order to boost exports

The French wine industry has presented its new strategy, based on a focus on grape varieties...

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Brussels gives up on idea of proposing new regulations for organic wines

The European Commission has decided to withdraw its plans to introduce new rules...

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South Africa: wines real winners of world cup

Sales of South African wines are booming after the recent FIFA World Cup...

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Drinks International / 11.01.2012

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Australia

The Saturday Age / 14.01.2012

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United Kingdom

Drinsk Business / 01.01.2012

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United-States

Market Watch / 01.09.2011

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France

Courrier International / 13.10.2011

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Harpers / 16.09.2011

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United-States

Wine Spectator / 01.09.2011

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France

L'Hotellerie Restauration / 30.06.2011

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Italy

L'Enologo / 01.07.2011

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United Kingdom

Drinksint.com / 04.07.2011

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Canada

Le Journal de Québec / 28.05.2011

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France

Le Monde / 24.06.2011

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China

China Economic Review / 01.04.2011

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France

Revue Vinicole Internationale / 01.07.2011

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France

Agrapresse Hebdo / 27.06.2011

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France

Les Echos / 06.06.2011

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United Kingdom

The Drinks Business / 18.05.2011

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China

China Food Newspaper / 18.03.2011

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United-Kingdom

Harpers Wine & Spirit / 28.01.2011

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China

South China Morning Post / 04.03.2011

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Economic Times / 04.03.2011

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France

LSA / 28.01.2011

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United Kingdom

Drinks Business / 12.01.2011

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United Kingdom

Harpers / 12.01.2011

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France

Les Echos / 12.01.2011

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France

La Tribune / 12.01.2011

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France

Ouest / 11.01.2011

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Germany

Weinwirtschaft / 27.06.2009

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Germany

Wein Markt / 20.07.2009

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France

Sommeliers International / 08.06.2009

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France

Le Figaro et Vous / 02.07.2009

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United Kingdom

Harpers / 26.06.2009

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Belgium

Gondola Magazine / 13.05.2009

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United Kingdom

Harpers / 26.06.2009

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France

L'Amateur de Bordeaux / 19.06.2009

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Ukraine

Drinks / 15.10.2009

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United Kingdom

Spirits Business / 12.07.2010

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France

Sommeliers International / 05.07.2010

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Hong Kong

Capital CEO / 10.06.2010

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Hong Kong

Commercial Daily / 26.05.2010

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India

Ambrosia / 12.04.2010

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South Korea

Liquor Journal / 08.03.2010

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South Korea

Korea Economic News / 12.02.2010

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Japan

Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun / 02.02.2010

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