Afternoon Brief: New US Alcohol Report Tainted by Bias, Conflicts

Broad Group of National Agriculture, Beverage and Hospitality Associations Urges Secretaries of USDA and HHS to Reject Findings...

COMPETITION DATE December 7th - 8th Deadline for entries is November 27th As in years past, the entry fee is $75 per entry (four bottles constitute an entry) Note - there is a $5 per entry discount for online entries. Please ship wines to: Dan Berger's International Wine Competition Express Wine Delivery 7970 Cameron Drive Windsor, CA. 95492-8594 Wines must arrive no later than November 29th ENTER HERE Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition (DBIWC), now in its 42st year. Dear Wine Company: Founded in 1982 by one of the nation’s most respected wine journalists, Dan Berger, the name and venue were changed in 2016. For decades it was called the Riverside International and was held in May. The competition is coordinated by Debra del Fiorentino at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Judges include some of the nation’s top wine makers, wine writers, and sommeliers. The event uses rules based on research done in the 1970s by Prof. Maynard Amerine at UC Davis.

After over a year in a global pandemic, it may not surprise you to know that a majority of American workers say they are doing some percentage of their work remotely. And while many may have expected that to change after the mandates are removed, research shows that they may not.   However, even though many workers are embracing this shift, many industries have their doubts. As you can imagine, working remotely has proven to be challenging for industries that require workers to operate equipment or accomplish tasks onsite (e.g., dining, retail, manufacturing, and the beverage alcohol industry). The wine industry isn’t any different. In fact, the industry has had to adjust to significant sales channel shifts to stay competitive. Wineries with strong direct-to-consumer followings or strong off-premise distribution persevered or even prospered during the pandemic, according to the 2020 State of the Industry report by Silicon Valley Bank. Despite this negativ

Tonnellerie Berger & Fils Hires Paul Janson as Business Development Associate

September 10th – Tonnellerie Berger is pleased to announce and welcome Paul Janson as the newest member  of the US team. Paul will work closely with US manager Tiffany Eicholz to develop business  in several territories across the United States.   Originally from Toulouse, Paul relocated to Napa Valley in 2017 and started his journey in  […]

March 10th – Founded in 1954, Tonnellerie Berger & Fils has always been at the heart of the Médoc vineyards. Since its creation, it stands out as having a highly technical approach toward the profession. The tastings, and the technical exchanges with winemakers that result from them, dictate the oak selection and the type of […] The post Tonnellerie Berger & Fils Innovates by Offering Phygital Tastings appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/10/tonnellerie-berger-fils-innovates-by-offering-phygital-tastings?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tonnellerie-berger-fils-innovates-by-offering-phygital-tastings Published Date:Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:20:41 +0000 

December 18 – For the fourth year in a row, the David Stevens Memorial Trophy for Winery of the Year at Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition was won by Jeff Runquist Wines with perhaps its best showing ever. Runquist, longtime owner and winemaker for his own Sierra Foothills and mid-eastern California winery, is a consistent […] The post Jeff Runquist Wines Wins Stevens Memorial Trophy for Winery of the Year at Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/18/jeff-runquist-winery-of-year-dan-berger?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeff-runquist-winery-of-year-dan-berger Published Date:Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:38:47 +0000 

It’s a fact that Americans have been drinking more wine during these shelter-in-place times. It’s also a fact that the aesthetics of a wine bottle label is a big factor in a consumer’s decision to purchase a wine. While loyalty to a brand may motivate an older demographic, most wine buyers are persuaded to buy by the look and character of a brand’s label.             “Adhesive pewter labels have become increasing popular with clients,” says Global Package LLC founder and CEO, Erica Harrop. “Not only are they distinctive from the average label, adding shelf-appeal, they add to a brand’s identity with an aesthetic that appeals to the senses.”             Global Package has a nearly 15-year partnership with Etiq’Etains, providing clients with a full range of cutting shapes, from patterns in full labels to neck wraps and cork tops. They are lead-free, easily applied,