KURNIAWAN IS OFF TO JAIL
The trial of Rudy Kurniawan has finally come to an end. Once celebrated in the world of fine wines, the 37-year-old international dealer has been jailed for 1O years for fraud after selling fake vintages and cheating connoisseurs out of tens of millions of dollars. The Indonesian-born businessman had been... Read More
WINE PRODUCTION DOWN IN CHILE
FROM HAILSTORMS to brush fires to droughts, Mother Nature has certainly been fickle these last few years, especially when it comes to the wine industry. As a result of devastating frost, Chile’s wine production has plummeted by almost one quarter compared to last year. However, experts aren’t expecting price rises... Read More
Absolut Launches Andy Warhol Bottle
Absolut Vodka announced the Limited Edition Andy Warhol bottle, a new design celebrating the brand’s iconic collaboration with the illustrious Andy Warhol. The offering embodies the brand’s commitment to supporting all things rooted in artistic expression and creativity. In 1986, Andy Warhol became the first in a long line of... Read More
Kahlua and The Dude Team-Up for The White Russian
Kahlua, the classic rum and coffee liqueur, has joined forces with Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges to release “The White Russian,” a Kahlua Productions short film honoring the classic cocktail. Bridges, who narrates and stars in the short film, recounts an adventure-filled story with twists and turns for the characters,... Read More
BEER BUBBLES TO THE TOP
AS THEY HAVE for most of the past two decades, Americans who drink choose beer over wine and liquor as the type of alcohol they imbibe most often. This year, 41% of US drinkers report they typically drink beer; 31% name wine and 23% liquor. At 41%, Americans’ current preference... Read More
SWOONING FOR AMERICAN CIDER
NO DOUBT about it, Americans are falling in love with cider. The market continues its steady climb to new heights with each new monthly release. Combined data from the US Department of Commerce (imported cider) and Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) wine reports (domestic cider) show April 2O14 volumes up... Read More
SWOONING FOR AMERICAN CIDER
NO DOUBT about it, Americans are falling in love with cider. The market continues its steady climb to new heights with each new monthly release. Combined data from the US Department of Commerce (imported cider) and Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) wine reports (domestic cider) show April 2O14 volumes up... Read More
CRAZY FOR CRAFT
WE MAY be enamored with cider but craft beer has got us hooked. The mid-year numbers are out for the category and they are impressive indeed. According to new data released by the Brewers Association, small and independent craft brewers enjoyed continued growth as American production volume increased 18 percent... Read More
MUTANT WORMS CAN’T GET DRUNK!
NO, it’s not the title of a new sci-fi flick! But it might as well be. In a highly futuristic study, scientists have created earthworms capable of imbibing without experiencing any intoxication. If researchers can now successfully recreate this development in mice and, eventually, humans, they believe it would be... Read More
AMERICANS LIKE THEIR WINES CHEAP
EVERYONE IS BUDGET conscious when making purchases these days – and wine is no exception. According to research firm Technomic, we are a nation on the lookout for affordable table and sparkling wines. The competition is most intense at the $1O to $2O price point, says Donna Hood Crecca, senior... Read More