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US Drinkers Have Increased Wine Consumption During Lockdown

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America’s 77 million regular wine drinkers upped their frequency of wine consumption during the pandemic lockdown, despite the closure of many on-premise establishments, according to new consumer research out this week. The new Wine Intelligence US COVID-19 Impact Report polled a nationally representative sample of 2,000 monthly US wine drinkers during March and April 2020 […]

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Vinexpo New York is hosting a free webinar “The Evolving Landscape of the (US) Wine & Spirits Industry”

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Despite the challenges the past few weeks have presented, many wineries have successfully shifted their strategies and modified their businesses. They’re not only supporting their staff and customers, but also those on the front lines while keeping business moving. Attend this free webinar, where you will hear from industry members across the three-tier system and

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Idealwine launches Fine Wine Auction for Healthcare Workers #ProtegeTonSoignant

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Online fine wine auction site idealwine has launched a charity auction to raise funds for healthcare workers in France. Unveiled this week, the auction will run until May 7. The auction includes Château Lafite Rothschild 1996 in a double magnum, and a range of large formats Bordeaux such as Pichon Baron, Phelan Segur and Suduiraut,

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Asahi Breweries launches a 1,000-person virtual bar in Japan tomorrow!

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Tomorrow, Asahi Breweries is opening a 1,000 person ‘virtual bar’ in Japan. Their flagship brand Asahi Super Dry will be leading event. The platform being used is Zoom and it will be hosted by well-known comedians and brand ambassadors. 1,000 consumers will be attending. Also, Zoom background designs featuring Asahi Super Dry are available

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Pau Roca, Director General of OIV gives his overview of the 2019 global wine sector and the impact of Covid-19

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Speaking from the OIV’s [International Organisation of Vine and Wine] headquarters in Paris, by web conference to over 3,000 international wine journalists, and trade, Director-General Pau Roca presented today [April 23, 2020] details of the 2019 wine production, consumption, and international trade. The impact of Covid-19 in the sector was also highlighted. Here are the

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UK Brewery Samuel Smith Delivers Beer by Shire Horse During Lockdown to Boost Morale

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This made my day! Samuel Smith’s, Yorkshire’s oldest brewery, has set up a Shire horse home-delivery service for the residents of Tadcaster, north Yorkshire. The service, which was announced this week via their social channels will provide locals with cases of beer, cider, wine, snacks and “potatoes” to customer’s doors while pubs are closed. The

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Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute helps industry professionals with online learning during social distancing

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APWASI launched this week 20 online wine and spirit certification courses in 26 languages. The newly released programs include the world’s first certified courses in “Icewine”, “Wines of China”, “Caviar” and “Truffles”. The APWASI (Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute) board unanimously agreed to move the launch forward to offer support to those in the

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The Rémy Cointreau Group solidarity act to fight COVID-19

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Rémy Cointreau releases the following statement last week – Solidarity actions to fight the epidemic continue at our various sites. We are proud to share the local and spontaneous mobilization of our employees to help healthcare professionals. Their actions reflect our values: Terroir, People and Time. As all alcohol-related logistics are subject to strict safety and

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PROSECCO DOC: March data confirms a positive trend in line with the Consortium’s forecast before Covid-19

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As of April 1, 2020, the available production of Prosecco DOC amounts to 2,217,000 hectoliters and, if necessary, an additional amount of 550,000 hl, which was stocked during the 2019 vintage as a reserve, can be added and bottled to face increased demand. The current situation is therefore in line with the long-term estimates elaborated

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Ashes & Diamonds Winery in Napa opens a drive-thru

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A winery in California’s Napa Valley has opened a drive-thru service with complimentary caviar when you purchase a case of wine. Last month, California’s wineries, breweries, bars, restaurants and taprooms were asked to close as governor Gavin Newsom imposed a lockdown across the state to slow the spread of coronavirus. This naturally is a hammer

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US Drinkers Have Increased Wine Consumption During Lockdown

Vinexpo New York is hosting a free webinar “The Evolving Landscape of the (US) Wine & Spirits Industry”

Idealwine launches Fine Wine Auction for Healthcare Workers #ProtegeTonSoignant

Asahi Breweries launches a 1,000-person virtual bar in Japan tomorrow!

Pau Roca, Director General of OIV gives his overview of the 2019 global wine sector and the impact of Covid-19

UK Brewery Samuel Smith Delivers Beer by Shire Horse During Lockdown to Boost Morale

Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute helps industry professionals with online learning during social distancing

The Rémy Cointreau Group solidarity act to fight COVID-19

PROSECCO DOC: March data confirms a positive trend in line with the Consortium’s forecast before Covid-19

Ashes & Diamonds Winery in Napa opens a drive-thru

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