In a landmark ruling handed down in Paris on 30 June, the giant internet bidding site eBay have been judged negligent in protecting the goodwill and brands of the group LVMH in an action brought by Louis Vuitton Malletier and Christian Dior Couture. This may have a significant impact for the potential sale of counterfeit wines in the future both on internet sites and through more established outlets.
Continue reading ‘eBay found guilty of parasitical practices against LVMH and ordered to pay 19 million euros’
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It is always interesting to see what critics may write of the Bordeaux vintages, if only to remark on the disparity of their opinions. To save one looking up across each site there are a few services which conglomerate the scores of critics. Continue reading ‘Bordeaux wine scores: 2007 and before’
Burgundy wines are learning to speak ever more languages!
Continue reading ‘Burgundy goes international on the web’
French Wine Explorers (www.wine-tours-france.com) has a new proprietor. While procurement of the company is an expansion of her enterprises, the world of luxury wine tours is anything but novel to new owner, Pascale Bernasse. Since 2000, Bernasse has been an independent travel and tour consultant, specializing in group tours, as well as wine and culinary tours.
Continue reading ‘French Wine Explorers announces new ownership’
Several Finger Lakes wineries are among the 60 wine operations to receive help in the second round of grants to create or improve wineries’ Web sites, state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker announced in August .
Continue reading ‘NY area wineries get grant for Internet marketing’
Industry expert and Master of Wine expands role with online wine retail and collector services company Being able to tap more of his time for his strategic insights and business acumen will be invaluable as Vinfolio continues to expand.
Continue reading ‘Jean-Michel Valette joins Vinfolio as Chairman’
Fine Wine (publishers of Fine Wine magazine) have launched a new web site where people and companies can post their videos on relevant subjects. The site is open for professional and personal use. In their press communiqué Fine Wine stated: “we think it natural that people interested in wine would wish to post their videos in one place where those most interested would be likely to watch them. The site is open for companies to post their advertisements if they wish or tours of their vineyard, interviews or any other relevant matter. The site can be seen at DrinksVideo.com
Ranked #1 Online Wine Store for Third Straight Year
Continue reading ‘Wine.com named to Internet Retailer 500 list’
New Study Indicates France and Italy Fastest-Growing Regions
Continue reading ‘Wine.com customers prefer imports’
Signature Wines & Beverages announced it will partner with the San Francisco Chronicle to develop and manage its new wine club program. The company, the premier provider of direct-to-consumer beverage programs in the US, will provide branded marketing, e-commerce customer assistance, and fulfillment services for the new club.
Continue reading ‘Signature Wines and Beverages to manage new SF Chronicle Wine Club’
Blicker-Pierce Wine Merchants, a fine and rare wine merchant based in the Napa Valley
http://www.bpwine.com — announced today a new flat-rate shipping program
of just $9 for standard ground shipping up to a 12-bottle case — a savings
of over $31 per case. This is an unprecedented move in the fine and rare
wine market that is known for fierce competitive pricing with high shipping
costs often the “deal breaker” for many customers. Continue reading ‘Blicker-Pierce wine merchants launches $9/Case wine shipping nationwide’
Pernod Ricard has launched a website to sell directly to consumers, with Martell cognacs on offer : www.barpremium.fr
Vinfolio Launches Free Automated Wine Valuation Engine, Expands Cellar Management Tool With Complete Valuation Including Retail and Auction Pricing
Continue reading ‘Vinfolio launches free automated wine valuation engine’
igourmet.com has announced the launch of its new wine shop http://www.igourmet.com/wine), bringing its customers a one-stop shopping destination to purchase wines, specialty cheeses and fine foods.
Continue reading ‘Leading online gourmet food retailer now offering wine and gourmet food’
Santa Fe, NM The WineWeb has expanded its electronic marketplace to foster the growth of direct winery-to-trade sales. While several states allow wineries to sell direct to in-state wine retailers and restaurants, a market for interstate wine sales to the trade appears to be emerging. WineWeb.com’s online trade portal allows restaurants and retailers to buy wine direct from participating wineries.
Continue reading ‘WineWeb.com Allows Direct Winery-to-Trade Sales’
