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Wine, grape prices to rise in 2012(2012-01-27)
According to experts speaking at a major wine industry trade event, the prices of wine on U.S. store shelves could start rising this year because of an “emerging shortage” of winegrapes and wine plus a sales and marketing “blitz” last year.
NZ bulk wine exports up (2012-01-26)
New Zealand wines continue to find favour in overseas markets with export volumes up 9.5% in the 10 months to October 2011, however the proportion of bulk wine exports remains higher than a year ago.
Bulk wine trade a 20-year bull market(2012-01-25)
The share of bulk wine exports has nearly doubled over the past decade at the expense of bottled wine shipments, particularly among New World suppliers — with bulk format now approaching half of total export volumes.
India struggles to develop taste for wine(2012-01-24)
Wine appreciation in India is a minority interest.Kulbir Singh, president of the Indian Wine Society says that the pleasure of a leisurely glass of wine from a vineyard in France, California or Australia, not to mention enjoying wine with food, has a long way to go to catch on.
Australia faces market share loss(2012-01-23)
The head of Wine Australia has warned the country stands to lose market share in the UK amid tough conditions driven by exchange rates and pricing pressures.
Wine exports in decline, but price goes up(2012-01-20)
According to a report by Wine Australia, a decline in local production is thought to be the trigger behind a 10 per cent decrease in the export of Australian wine.
The heat is on(2012-01-20)
Will the current heat wave influence the upcoming harvest?Predictions are that the summer heat is easing.
Global wine consumption set to increase by 2 billion bottles(2012-01-18)
The United States has become the largest wine market by volume. It beat Italy and France into second and third largest wine markets respectively in 2011.
Road deaths drop where wine share highest(2012-01-17)
Road deaths are lower in American states where the share of wine consumption is higher compared to beer and spirits.
Wine in cans selling out Stateside(2011-12-21)
Young Americans are developing a thirst for wine in cans, according to Ben Parsons, owner of Denver-based urban winery The Infinite Monkey Theorem.
Health experts call for minimum pricing(2011-12-15)
A group of leading doctors and academics has claimed that a minimum price for alcohol in the UK would prevent thousands of drink-related deaths and diseases.
Inflation may prompt 15p-a-bottle wine duty hike (2011-12-14)
The wine trade is braced for a 15p-a-bottle duty hike in the spring Budget.
UK wine sales plummet as tax hikes hit trade(2011-12-14)
According to latest figures, volume sales of wine are continuing to fall in the UK and the pace of decline has increased over the last 12 weeks.
Wine about to get more expensive as glut runs out(2011-12-13)
The price of wine is set to rise as the balance between supply and demand tightens, according to a strategic review of the billion-dollar export industry.
Bleak prediction for wine(2011-12-12)
A leading Californian winemaker has warned, rising taxes may mean there is no future for wine in the UK. |
Wine Seal OR 'A' Number SearchA certification seal appears on each container of wine or estate brandy which has been certified by the Wine and Spirit Board. Certification Seal
 This seal is a guarantee of origin, vintage and variety as stated on the wine label. Certification/IPW Seal
 This seal is also a guarantee that the wine complies with IPW criteria. The 'A' number is found on the label of both certified and uncertified wines and provides information on the responsible seller. |