With a challenging harvest, ongoing industry headwinds, and the recent resolution of the US election, the world is still adjusting to what has become a continuously evolving “new normal” since COVID-19. The supply chain now braces for potential uncertainties surrounding a new administration.  Concerns about rising fuel expenses are becoming more pronounced, with diesel prices experiencing a modest increase of approximately three cents on average across the US, as reported by the EIA. This uptick is causing anxiety among businesses that rely heavily on transportation to maintain their supply chains. On a more positive note, there is significant relief in international shipping. The cost of ocean freight from Asia to the US has seen a remarkable decline, with container shipping fees plummeting by $1,000 to $2,000. The International Longshoremen’s Association recently conducted a brief but impactful three-day strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This wor

Afternoon Brief, July 24th

Livermore Winery Owner Dies After Car Crash: A two-car collision Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man, the Livermore Police Department said. The driver was identified as Mitchell Katz, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office confirmed to KRON4. Katz was the owner of Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore...

Afternoon Brief, October 21st

French Wine Attracts Younger US Men: A recent wine survey revealed some interesting findings about US wine consumers...

Virtual 2021 Sonoma County Barrel Auction Presented by American Agcredit, Registration Open: Sonoma County Vintners announces the seventh annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, presented by American AgCredit, is open for registration... The post Afternoon Brief, March 11th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/11/afternoon-brief-1819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1819 Published Date:Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:32:20 +0000 

92 million bottles of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG were certified in 2020, matching 2019’s record Solighetto, Italy March 11, 2021- The Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG recently released its annual report for the year 2020.  In a year characterized by many challenges, the Consorzio was pleased to announce that 92 million […] The post 2020: A Record Year for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/03/11/record-year-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-docg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=record-year-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-docg Published Date:Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:24:49 +0000