New Sweet Spot for Direct Wine Sales // St. Supéry buys 48-acre Rutherford vineyard from LMR Wine Estates for $14.8 million

August 17, 2023 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

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August 17, 2023

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New Sweet Spot for Direct Wine Sales

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St. Supéry buys 48-acre Rutherford vineyard from LMR Wine Estates for $14.8 million

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery has acquired a 48-acre vineyard in the Rutherford appellation of the Napa Valley for an estimated $14.8 million, according to county records.

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Protecting Napa Valley Agriculture in Unprecedented Times

August 15, 2023 This week, our community witnessed an agricultural project appeal at the Board of Supervisors and the public testimony that subsequently ensued. As a public policy based organization, the Napa County Farm Bureau represents over 1,000 members in Napa County. While we do not comment

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California researchers race to find solutions to wildfire smoke-tainted wine

A growing number of winemakers have seen their crops ruined in recent years because of wildfire smoke.

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As wildfire seasons grow more intense, West Coast elected officials want to help vineyards and wineries deal with the impact

Three West Coast senators introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to understand one nascent problem: the impact of wildfire smoke on wine grapes.

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Napa Valley wine prices just broke this record

Wine prices jumped $17 per bottle in Napa Valley last year, and winery tasting fees increased 35%, according to a new report.

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A Chilling Revelation in wine-label technology

Spokane entrepreneurs develops tech to detect ideal wine temperature. Manifest Labels LLC, which does business as Manifest, has created the Chill-O-Meter, a temperature-activated seal that indicates when a bottle of wine has reached its optimal temperature.

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Wine packaging: embracing re-use amid challenges

Amidst glass shortages, wine producers are adopting re-use to transform packaging, curbing waste and carbon emissions.

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Henkell Freixenet unveils global travel retail focus

Henkell Freixenet has plans to take its customers on a European sparkling wine tour and showcase a range of travel retail exclusives at this year’s TFWA Exhibition and Conference.

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Vinoshipper Reaches Major Milestone

We are delighted to share a significant accomplishment: Vinoshipper now serves over 3,000 clients, each navigating the intricate landscape of beverage alcohol sales while adhering to federal and state regulatory frameworks.

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The Science Behind Wine Selection: Personalized Tasting Innovation With Dr. Henry Barham of VinoTastr

Dr. Henry Barham is a leading ENT Physician specializing in sinus surgery and the Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at Phenomune. As the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of TASTR, Dr. Barham is no stranger to scientific innovation.

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Colorado Wine Industry Development Board names new executive director

The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), a Governor-appointed board that is part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is announcing the appointment of Kyle Schlachter as the Boar…

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Meet The Man Who Revolutionized The Wine Industry

Greg Lambrecht, the inventor of the Coravin, reveals what inspired him to change the way we drink wine.

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What it’s like to have real time plant stress

Up until recently, our constant flow of data on soil moisture has been studied along with weekly spot measurements of leaf water potential via pressure bomb. This year we switched to FloraPulse® plant stress sensors and holy moly, having real time data on plant stress is pretty wild.

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Brock knowledge mobilization research aims to help Niagara grape growers

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Italian fine wine shows resilience amid market corrections

Italian fine wine has demonstrated resilience during the market’s latest corrective phase, with some brands making considerable gains.

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Willamette Pinot Noir auction sees strong bids, say organisers

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From Grapes to Must: Unveiling the Transformation in Winemaking

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GreenVenus' Gene-Edited Grapes Offer Premium Quality, Sustainable Winemaking

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Today’s Most Interesting Wine Industry Data

“By-appointment isn’t the right model for all wineries, but it’s emerging as the preferred choice above $50”.

Source: SVB 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey: Report, Results and Benchmarks

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New Sweet Spot for Direct Wine Sales // St. Supéry buys 48-acre Rutherford vineyard from LMR Wine Estates for $14.8 million

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