From Fiorina Springhetti, at 19. October 2009 08:16
(ÖWM, Oktober 2009) - In den vergangenen Wochen ging es hektisch zu in Österreichs Weingärten. Das warme und sonnige Wetter bis Anfang Oktober brachte gesunde Trauben mit idealer Reife und kühle Nächte sorgten dafür, dass auch das Aroma perfekt erhalten blieb. Man darf sich also wieder auf einen qualitativ hochwertigen Jahrgang freuen, allerdings auch mit einem Wermutstropfen. Schlechtes Wetter während der Blüte und großflächige Hagelschäden lassen lt. Josef Pleil, Präsident des Österreichischen Weinbauverbandes, eine kleinere Erntemengen von ca 2,2 Mio hl oder weniger erwarten.
From Alexandra Flemming, at 19. October 2009 08:13
Une soirée d'exception au Beau-Rivage >>> par Audrey Dubourdieu.
Les salons de l'hôtel Beau-Rivage à Genève accueilleront le samedi 5 décembre une soirée de prestige autour d'une fabuleuse dégustation de château Latour. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes mais attention, un tel programme a un coût et les places sont rares!
From Sigi Hiss, at 19. October 2009 08:06
Looking for value in a recession, Americans trade down to less-expensive wines. In spite of the current recession, Americans are on pace to drink more wine in 2009 than ever before, with consumption expected to eke out a 0.6 percent increase this year, the 16th consecutive annual gain. The weak economy has slowed wine-industry growth considerably, as shrinking disposable incomes dampen overall alcohol consumption, particularly in restaurants, bars and other on-premise outlets, according to the upcoming U.S. Wine Market: Impact Databank Review and Forecast, 2009 Edition. But as the global economy improves, wine-industry growth is also expected to gradually build momentum.
There are a few exceptions but, in general, bigger wine brands have gained traction as many Americans have been looking for values by trading down to less-expensive wines. Last year, the 28 brands that sold at least 2 million cases each in the United States grew by a combined 1.1 percent in sales volume, the fastest growth of any segment. Collectively, these 2 million case wines were priced 35 percent below the industry average, according to the upcoming Impact report. The trend continued into this year as the 50 largest-selling brands are projected to combine for a 1.2 percent gain, double the total market’s expected growth rate.
Imported wines have been particularly hard-hit by the recession, and the continued weakness of the U.S. dollar does not bode well for imports in the near-term. Last year, domestically-produced wines outpaced their imported counterparts for the first time in 13 years, according to Impact Databank, owned by M. Shanken Communications, the parent company of Wine Spectator. Imports also have relatively greater exposure to restaurants and bars, which are more susceptible to consumer cutbacks in an economic downturn. Domestic wines are now projected to outperform imports in the near-term, and are expected to account for three-quarters of industry volume within a few years.
The annual U.S. Wine Market report analyzes the latest trends in the wine industry. With more than 500 tables, graphs and maps, the expanded 2009 edition consists of the first look at brand forecasts for 2009, projections by origin and category through 2015, as well as comprehensive charts of table-wine trends by variety, color, origin and type. The report also provides volume data for over 500 brands since 1980, rankings of the top 100 wines by volume and retail sales, the top 25 marketers and much, much more. http://wine-business-international.com/News.html
From Sigi Hiss, at 19. October 2009 08:06
Rebecca Gibb - The latest high-profile protest against the Mosel road bridge, backed by Hugh Johnson, has failed to make an impression on German politicians and the country’s media.
From Sigi Hiss, at 19. October 2009 08:06
Adam Lechmere - Having won his libel case, Michael Broadbent now has to decide whether to try to block a Will Smith-produced film of The Billionaire’s Vinegar. Decanter’s veteran columnist, and one of the world’s most renowned wine critics, has just won his case against Random House.
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