The 2021 growing season in Europe has been one of the most challenging for many years, with severe frosts occurring post-budbreak followed by a very wet or drought-hit summer, depending on location. France, arguably the most affected, is officially forecast to see a crop down 25% in size on the...
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Elite Wine Group Suspends Master Sommeliers: After recent sexual harassment allegations by many women, the Court of Master Sommeliers has apologized and announced next steps... The post Afternoon Brief, November 3 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor....
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A Look at Antinori’s Purchase of Washington’s Col Solare: “The fact that Piero Antinori feels like this is a gem that he wants within his family, I think it speaks volumes to what Washington has done, especially as it relates to luxury wines,” says Juan Muñoz-Oca, chief operating officer of Antinori USA.
Afternoon Brief, May 4th
Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why: In established and emerging regions alike, grape crush reports demonstrate the economic impact to legislators while supporting data-based decision-making for long-term growth...