Here’s an interesting article on how a not so well established Napa winery took matters in its own hands to sell its wine in the New York and New Jersey markets when a big distributor failed to take him on as a client. For more information read: Local Winery Bypasses Distributors in New York [...]
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Direct Wine Shipment May Soon Come To New Jersey
The New Jersey State Senate has recently approved legislation allowing New Jersey residents to receive direct shipments of wine. If this law is enacted, New Jersey would join thirty-five other states that currently have legislation that allow direct wine shipment. For more information read: N.J. Gets Closer To Allowing Direct Wine Shipments [...]
A Pennsylvania Winery Does It Right!
Pennsylvania’s own Lehigh Valley’s Pinnacle Ridge Winery made the cover of this month’s Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine. Noted for its critical acclaim and loyal following, Pinnacle Ridge Winery is highlighted as a model for success for which others can follow. For more information on Pennsylvania’s own, read here: Pinnacle Ridge [...]
A Natural Disaster Has Taken Its Toll On The Wine Industry
Unfortunately Chile’s wine industry has not escaped the devastating effects of this week’s earthquake. As pointed out in today’s Wine Spectator, millions of liters have been lost resulting in huge damages to the industry. For more information read: Powerful Earthquake Rocks Chilean Wine Industry.
U.S. Wineries Continue to Grow During The Last Year
According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of United States Wineries increased in the last year by 122 Wineries. Pennsylvania ranks among those states with more than 100 wineries. Read here for more information on this growth trend: Number of U.S. Wineries Continues to Grow, Reaches 6,223
Bring Your New Year In With The Best Bottles Of Bubbly!
As a graduate of Windows of the World Wine School, how excited I was to see that my friend and teacher Kevin Zraly was on the “Early Show” this morning offering tips on champagne. I couldn’t let 2009 go out without sharing this episode with all my friends, legal eagles, followers and fellow bloggers. [...]
Is There A Pennsylvania “East Coast Red” In Your Future This Holiday?
This fall while on the Bucks County Wine Trail one of my fond memories of the Buckingham Valley Vineyards was the opportunity I had to experience a tasting of an oak aged dry Chambourcin wine. This delightful grape is readily becoming known as “Pennsylvania’s Zinfandel”. This versatile hybrid grape is known to [...]
Pennsylvania’s Wine and Grape Industry Strengthens The State’s Economy
Pennsylvania’s wine and grape industry continues to be a major contributor to the economic strength of the State. The results of the latest update of the MKF Research Study, an independent study commissioned by the Pennsylvania Winery Association indicates increased growth in the industry during the two year period between 2005-2007. Pennsylvania’s [...]
Should Pennsylvania Re-Evaluate Its Need For Private Liquor Stores?
A recent study by the Commonwealth Foundation indicates that Pennsylvania’s rates of underage drinking hasn’t largely declined as a result of public versus privately controlled liquor system. Has the time come that selling off state liquor stores is now a good idea? Read also the: Lehigh Valley ’s The Express-Times: Study Shows Pennsylvania [...]
Wine, Corn Dogs, and Nachos. Is This A New Way To Reach Wine Drinking Millennials?
Value wine is apparently finding a place on the shelves of 7-Eleven stores. Driven by today’s down economy, 7-Eleven stores is moving into the business of selling bargain wines to go with its new line of food staples. As a competitor to the “Two Buck Chuck” wine, has 7-Eleven stores found a new way to [...]
