« June 2008 | Main | August 2008 »
I just started a new bookstore solely for wine related books - I will continue to add books and comments as I find them.
Find it here: Heritage Wine Bookstore
Let me know if there is something in particular you would like to get.
Thanks,
Tom
ICBC launches China's first wine trust
BEIJING, July 15 -- China's largest bank has launched the country's first wine trust project, in the hope that alternative investments may prove to be fruitful amid the sluggish global capital market. More
Well, it looks like non of the top 3 brewing companies in the US will be US companies come tomorrow. InBev will takeover AB.
AB - Bud, Michelob etc - will now be owned by InBev a Belgian - Brazilian co.
Miller - is owned by SAB Miller a UK - South African co
Coors - is part of Molson Coors a US - Canadian co, but marketed in the US by the new (as of July 1st)Miller Coors joint venture.
So no - we really don't have a major US beer wholly owned by a US company anymore.
Yes, I do realize there is a lot that has to happen before the AB InBev deal actually goes through.
One of my favorite weekly emails is from Springwise - they also do an email called trendwatching
Well, I finally got around to reading a recent email and I loved the wine idea they included.
Wine by the trial size tube - from a company called WineSide. There is so much that can be done with this it is ridiculous.
Buying wine at a winery and then having a picnic - is it legal?
Loosening wine limits
Many buy bottle of wine, then drink it at vineyard, likely never knowing they are breaking state law, but legislation may soon remedy situation
Denver Post - take
Coloradans tap into Sunday sales
By Tom McGhee and Jessica Fender
Rocky Mountaine News - take
Liquor sold on Sunday - world doesn't end
TORKELSON: Worshippers just drink in the spirit
Personal opinion - let the owner and the consumer decide when they should be open.
