French children living near large vineyards at higher risk of leukaemia // Rand Sealey dies at 79

October 19, 2023 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

Becca Yeamans
October 19, 2023

Today’s Top Story

French children living near large vineyards at higher risk of leukaemia: study

A French study published Wednesday has found a link between the density of vineyards near homes and an elevated risk of childhood leukaemia.

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Rand Sealey, former wine retailer and long-time critic, dies at 79

Rand Sealey, founder of Washington’s oldest independent wine store and later author of a local wine review newsletter, passed away at 80.

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Dennis Murphy of Caprio Cellars acquires Figgins shares in Seven Hills Vineyard

Dennis Murphy, owner/winemaker of Caprio Cellars in Walla Walla, Wash., is now an equal partner in Seven Hills Vineyard and SeVein Vineyards.

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Napa Sauvignon Shows a Winning Hand

Tom Gamble is upping the ante with his Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

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Israel’s Wine Industry Goes to War

No individual or industry in Israel has been immune to the war that Hamas started on October 7 that killed more than 1,300 civilians in Israel and injured thousands more.

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In Case You Missed It

Wineries and Distilleries Must Register for the CA Bottle Bill Now

On January 1, 2024, wines and spirits sold in California will become subject to the state’s Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, or bottle bill.

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Wine definition to be watered down in post-Brexit move

The government says EU rules banning low-alcohol wine being marketed as wine should be scrapped.

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Wine Industry Professionals

Generational change at Château Margaux as Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos named CEO

Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos is to take over at Château Margaux following the retirement of Corinne Mentzelopoulos, his mother, who has headed up the holding company of the chateau for 43 years.

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New Grape Specialist Joins Cornell Team

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is excited to announce the arrival of Dr. German Vargas as the new statewide Grape Integrated Pest Management Specialist and Extension Associate at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory.

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Growing Your Business, Sales & Marketing

Key Strategies for Hosting a Successful Portfolio Tasting

Large, walk-around portfolio tastings are staples of the beverage trade, but importers and distributors are fine-tuning their approaches, from attracting buyers to deciding what to pour…

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A Case Study on Wine Bottle Lightweighting: Learnings from Crimson Wine Group

Reducing bottle weights is a clear win for reducing GHG emissions. For Crimson Wine Group, it's achieved environmental & financial savings.

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Environment, Climate, Wildfires & Smoke

New York May Have a New Vineyard Sustainability Certification But Sustainable Efforts Are Nothing New in the State’s Vineyards

Sustainability is more than a buzzword for the vintners of New York State. Although there is no legally binding definition of “sustainability,” for the purposes of the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program, sustainable farming entails not just the way a vineyard is farmed, but a system of farming that can be maintained and supported over time.

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Bruce Jack Wines faces environmental threat from prospecting company

South African producer Bruce Jack Wines fears ‘irreversible environmental damage’, following the application of a mining company to mine for...

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Regulations & Legal Matters

Australian PM 'hopeful of a breakthrough' in wine dispute with China

As the World Trade Organization (WTO) prepares to release its ruling on the China-Australia wine tariff issue, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that he remains "very hopeful of a breakthrough".

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One in three women in UK wine face harassment at work, survey finds

Almost half of women working in wine have considered leaving the industry because of gender-based challenges, a new survey has found.

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Wine Sales & Consumption

Pennsylvania's wine and spirits sales top $3.15 billion for past fiscal year

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which regulates the distribution of alcohol in Pennsylvania and operates 600 wine and spirits stores statewide, said sales completed in the 2022-23 fiscal year totaled $3.15 billion, $133 million or 4.5% more than last year.

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Ciatti Global Market Report - October 2023

October has arrived but the usual clarity it gives the Northern Hemisphere harvest picture is lacking this year due to diverse fortunes in Europe – sometimes between even neighbouring vineyards – and, in California, a lag in the growing season by up to four weeks.

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Wine & Wellness

Wine in Moderation 2022 Implementation Report

This year has been a time of growth and change for our Programme, as we continue to encourage balanced and healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, moderate and responsible drinking patterns, while preserving the heritage of wine.

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Cancer warnings could be coming to wine bottle and beer can labels in Australia

The federal government is seeking advice on how to raise public awareness about alcohol harm as doctors groups urge them to slap warnings on all alcoholic beverages.

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Wine Tourism

Announcing Liz Palmer is Guest Speaker at the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism

I’m so thrilled to have been invited as a guest speaker at the upcoming 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism!! The topics for the 7th Edition include “Inclusive, Sustainable and Digital Wine Tourism: Building Stronger Territorial Cohesion”.

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Creating Unique Wine Experiences Through Travel With Gail Sherman of Wine Lovers Travel

Meet Gail Sherman, the passionate Founder and CEO of Wine Lovers Travel. With a deep love for wine and travel, Gail has built a reputation for curating distinctive global excursions.

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Distribution & Sales

RNDC Acquires Natural State Distributing Expanding Footprint in Arkansas

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits, announces the purchase of Natural State Distributing, leading independently-owned wine and spirits distribution and import company in Arkansas.

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Pernod Ricard: Soft Start to the Year on High Comparison Basis With Organic Sales Decline -2% and -8% Reported Strong Price/mix Effect +7%

As expected, we experienced soft start to the year, notably with USA in decline, reflecting high comparison basis and a normalizing market context. We also cycled high comparatives in China coupled with soft consumer demand.

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Engineering & Infrastructure

PG&E's plan in California to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates

State regulators are balking at the utility's plan because it would take too long and cost $5.9 billion.

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Engineering the Heart of California's Wine Industry

In the rolling vineyards of California, where the sun-kissed grapes promise the nectar of the gods, a silent partner stands tall – engineering. Behind the artistry of winemaking lies the intricate science of structural engineering, weaving its brilliance into every vineyard, winery, and cellar.

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Today’s Most Interesting Wine Industry Data

“Divergent paths of monthly U.S. Wine imports from the New World. The long-run, Jan 2002-Aug 2023.”

Source: American Association of Wine Economists via LinkedIn

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