The results from the English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition 2007 have just been released. There is a wider base of winners this year, showing a growing spread of top quality producers in the industry.
Continue reading ‘Wide range of winners in 2007 UK National Competition’
Archive for June, 2007
$500 million utilized for share repurchases
SVEDKA Vodka acquisition finalized
U.K. wholesale business joint venture formed
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR), a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol, today announced its board of directors has named Robert S. (Rob) Sands, 49, chief executive officer effective July 26, 2007. Richard Sands, 56, will remain active in the company as chairman of the board.
Outgoing President of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia, Mr Paul
Chambers, today announced that Mr David Clarke AO, Chairman of Macquarie Bank, has been appointed President of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia.
Results from the sale of 21 June at VinExpo Bordeaux
Sale: 5501. Total: €636.641/£429.096/$853.100. Lots sold: 332 Number of lots: 397. % in lots 84%. % in value: 91%.
Current operating profit up 20% (organic).
For the third consecutive year, Rémy Cointreau has achieved double-digit growth (20% organic, and 10.2% published) in current operating profit, which amounted to €153.8 million on turnover of €785.9 million. The current operating margin was 19.6%, a 2.8 point organic growth.
Continue reading ‘Remy Cointreau — preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2007′
It requires a great deal of attention in the vineyard and cellar and suits only the best vineyard sites. The grape variety develops its full charm in a cool climate vineyard site where aroma and acidity are harmonised through a long growing season.
Continue reading ‘Pinot Noir: Germany is now the third largest Pinot Noir producer in the world.’
Ranked #1 Online Wine Store for Third Straight Year
Continue reading ‘Wine.com named to Internet Retailer 500 list’
The extraordinarily warm weather in spring 2007 led to a rapid development of the vines and an extremely early blossoming. According to Ernst Büscher of the German Wine Institute, Mainz, the first vines in Germany have blossomed about a week earlier than ever before. The earliest recorded blossoming to date was in the Rheingau on 2 June 1993. On average, blossoming takes place in mid-June.
On 12 June last, Pierre-Henry Gagey became president of the
Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) during the
last Annual General Meeting.
Continue reading ‘Presidency of the BIVB: Pierre-Henry Gagey’
The celebrated British artist compares his project to a large flower
Continue reading ‘Norman Foster unveils his design for Grupo Faustino’s new winery’
A recent study conducted for VinExpo forecasts that by 2010, wine sales will have increased at an annual rate of 2.1 per cent, while sales of spirit will plod along at 1.39 per cent.
Continue reading ‘VinExpo: Economics and market trends guide buyers’
Commission Regulation (EC) No 556/2007 of 23 May 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes
Continue reading ‘EU oenological practices’
Montalieus and Niemeyer assume ownership of 200-acre property
Continue reading ‘Oregon’s Northwest Wine Company partnership purchase historic Hyland Vineyard’
Scheid Vineyards Inc. announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Continue reading ‘Scheid Vineyards Inc. reports 1st quarter results’
L’As du vin: A contemporary, young and relaxed approach to
wine Continue reading ‘Ace of Wine - new retailer in France’
Jasper (Jay) Indelicato was elected Wine Institute board chairman for the 2007-2008 fiscal year at the 73rd Annual Wine Institute Meeting of Members held yesterday at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. He is chief operating officer at Delicato Family Vineyards headquartered in Napa, with the San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey County and a winery in Manteca.
Continue reading ‘Jasper Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards elected 2007-08 Wine Institute Chairman’
The Catalonian winery’s Chinese venture is running profit since 2004.
Continue reading ‘Baron Rothschild buys up 10 percent of Torres China’
The EU had previously filed similar complaints before the international regulator for India’s excessive restrictions and tariffs on wine and liquor.
Continue reading ‘US adds its voice to claims against India before the WTO’
Commission Regulation (EC) No 560/2007 of 23 May 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 883/2001 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards trade with third countries in products in the wine sector
Continue reading ‘EU regulations governing trade with third countries in products in the wine sector’
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