Hong Kong auctions begin with a bang
The new decade’s early auctions have begun with a bang, with Acker Merrall & Condit’s first Hong Kong auction of 2010 grossing US$7.6m in back-to-back sales on 29 and 30 January.
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Texas can keep three-tier alcohol sales system: ruling
In a decision that could go all the way to the Supreme Court, a US appeals court has ruled that Texas can continue to regulate alcoholic-beverage sales under its established system.
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New York Governor reopens supermarket wine sales debate
The political battle over allowing wine sales in New York State’s 19,000 supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores has resumed.
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Hong Kong takes pole position in auction world
Hong Kong is becoming more and more important in the international auction world, with Acker Merrall & Condit leading the field, and Sotheby’s claiming the region is its most important wine centre.
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David Lake MW dies
David Lake MW, a pivotal pioneer in Washington State’s wine industry, died Monday. He was in his mid-60s.
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Condé Nast closes Gourmet magazine
The American wine-and-food world was stunned to learn today that the publisher Condé Nast was closing Gourmet magazine.
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Sotheby’s furthers Hong Kong fine wine clout
Powered by two Sotheby’s auctions, Hong Kong gained further clout in the international auction market last weekend.
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American auctions to banish doldrums?
American auction houses’ autumn-winter season has opened with a bang, especially in Hong Kong.
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New York moves to allow wine in supermarkets
Despite a defeat last spring, New York State lawmakers have quickly introduced new legislation that would permit wine and liquor sales in supermarkets and grocery stores.
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New York Times questions wine health studies
A science article front-paged in yesterday’s New York Times raises a question of whether ‘study after study’ that links moderate use of alcohol to health is ‘all a big mistake.’
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Asia dominates Sotheby's sale
Asian clients on Saturday dominated the first-ever Aulden Cellars/Sotheby’s wine auction held live on the Internet.
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Kosher Wines
Kosher wines are playing down their Jewish links to boost their appeal, as they target a wider, international audience.
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Tom Black
The frank Tennessee businessman talks HOWARD G GOLDBERG through his advice for Barack Obama, and his 20,000-bottle cellar
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New York wine industry bruised in battles
The New York wine industry has emerged bruised from the Legislature’s still unfinished effort to address the state’s US$16bn budget deficit.
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Economy and Internet hit US wine columnists
The San Francisco Chronicle and several other long-established US print publications known for their wine coverage are in imminent danger of folding.
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Recession bites but consumption will grow - consultant
Despite the recession, wine consumption will continue to expand - especially among young adults – over the next decade, an influential consultant has said.
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Duckhorn, Korbel served at official Obama inaugural lunch
At the official inaugural lunch yesterday, President Barack Obama was toasted with exclusively American wines.
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Wine industry excited by Obama
Barack Obama will have a 'felicitous' effect on Americans' wine habits, a top research organisation's president says.
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Christian Wölffer dies
Long Island vintner Christian Wölffer has died in a swimming accident in Brazilian waters.
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New York grocery stores to sell wine?
New York's governor, David Paterson, proposed on Tuesday that the state's 19,000 grocery and convenience stores be allowed to sell wine.
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New York state wine showcase closes
New York's burgeoning wine industry suffered a reversal on 1 December when the last Manhattan wine shop specialising exclusively in the state's wines went out of business.
