THE WORLD IS THIRSTY FOR BEER
Sales in the US may be virtually stagnant but a new report says the world’s thirst for beer hit a new high last year, with China leading the way. The report released in late August by the research arm of Japanese brewery Kirin Holdings said it was the 27th consecutive... Read More
KNOCKOFF WINE WITH YOUR KNOCKOFF GUCCI?
Always be wary of wines claiming to be from Chateau Margaux bearing cheesy labels. The Shanghai police department is reported to have busted a wine counterfeiting gang, seizing thousands of bottles of fake “first growths” in the process. The six-person gang along with their leader were arrested and police discovered... Read More
THE AMAZING WINE ISOTOPE ANALYZER
As the raids in Shanghai will testify, wine fraud is big business. Experts estimate that as much as 5% of all wine sold in secondary markets is counterfeit. Knockoff labels not withstanding, usually the only way to find out if a wine is a fake is to open it. A... Read More
A FINE TOMATO WINE
This gives new meaning to “red” wine. Quebec-based farmer Pascal Miche is enjoying thriving sales of his Omerto tomato wine in Canada, crafted from a secret family recipe. Yes, that’s tomato wine. Since launching in the Canadian market two years ago, the former butcher has sold over 65,OOO bottles of... Read More
WINE IS DIVINE IN THE US
Times are still tough but Americans will not be denied their wine. A still-fragile economy continued its recovery as the wine industry maintained its upswing to mark the 18th consecutive year of growth. Consumer confidence and innovation by producers contributed to these gains. New varietals such as sweet reds and... Read More