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Excellent and Free Course on the Wines of the Rhone Valley offered by Napa Valley Wine Academy in conjunction with Inter-Rhone. Intermediate level done in 4 parts that does nice coverage of Cotes du Rhone AOC, CDR Named Villages, the Crus of the CDR and Other AOC's of the Rhone Valley. You are awarded a Certificate upon successful pass of the final exam at three stages. Good news is that you have unlimited attempts. Lots of info is covered, so its good that they broke it down into 4 sections. Great way to learn about this important region and a fantastic review even if you think you know it. Do you know how many CDR Villages are allowed to append their names? How many Crus North and South in the CDR? The difference between Cotes du Rhone and the Rhone Valley? What types of wines are produced in each Cru or each of the Villages with DGC? If not, you will benefit from doing this course. Hop on the NVWA website https://lnkd.in/gmiG8gkV and check it out. Membership gives you access to even more study tool, video education, webinars, WSET helps and mock exams and a free Certification course of your choice for Napa Valley, Oregon, Argentina or American Wine.

Purcari Wineries Signs Partnership with Mircea Lucescu... Purcari Wineries Group (BVB: WINE), a leader in premium wines from Central and Eastern Europe, has announced its collaboration with football legend Mircea Lucescu. As an ambassador for Purcari, Lucescu aligns with the brand’s commitment to excellence and tradition. With 37 career trophies, Lucescu ranks among the top three most successful football managers globally, alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola. In 2023, Purcari solidified its reputation by winning 430 international medals and preserving rare grape varieties like Rară Neagră. Victor Bostan, CEO of Purcari, praised Lucescu’s values and influence, stating the partnership celebrates innovation and heritage. (Source: Curierul National)

This is Nemea Grande Reserve of 100%Agiorgitiko grapes - by the iconic Semèli Estate; a privately owned single vineyard at 580 meters “vin de garde” produced at an extremely limited number of bottles, exclusively by the approval of the Estate’s winemakers team and when the vintage has been rated as exceptional; the wine matures for 18 months in French oak casks and at least 30 months in the bottles before its release; The inevitable question that arises though is to either keeping it according to the “instructions” for later, or to savor it at once?

Niagara Custom Crush Studio was established in 2022 with a vision of creating a state-of-the-art production facility where independent wineries could come to create some of the finest wines available in Ontario wine country. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits: 1. Scalability Without Capital Investment Flexible Production: Wineries can scale production up or down based on demand without the need to invest in their own large facilities.  Risk Mitigation: This setup allows wineries to test new markets or products with minimal financial risk, adjusting production as necessary. 2. Access to Cutting-Edge Winemaking Technology Quality Consistency: We are equipped with the latest winemaking technology, ensuring that wines are produced to the highest quality standards.  Expertise on Demand: Niagara Custom Crush Studio facilities offer skilled winemaking teams, giving wineries access to specialized expertise that might otherwise be costly to hire or develop in-house. 3. Cost-Efficiency in Operations Lower Overheads: Wineries avoid expenses associated with facility maintenance, equipment upgrades, and labour.  Optimized Cash Flow: By outsourcing production, wineries can allocate more funds toward marketing, sales, and distribution—key areas for growth—rather than tying up cash in infrastructure. 4. Enhanced Focus on Core Business Areas More Time for Brand Building: With production handled by a trusted third party, wineries can concentrate on developing their brand, building customer relationships, and expanding their market presence.  Reduced Logistical Burden: Many custom crush operations provide end-to-end solutions, including bottling and packaging, which streamlines production and simplifies distribution. 5. Increased Speed to Market Faster Production Turnaround: Custom facilities often have the capacity to ramp up production and move quickly to get products into the market faster than building or scaling internal facilities.  Agility for Market Trends: Wineries can respond to changing consumer preferences more quickly, experimenting with different wine styles, packaging, and product types as trends evolve. A Niagara Custom Crush Studio partnership allows wineries to grow profitably, scale flexibly, and maintain high product quality while focusing on building their brand and reaching customers. #VQAwine #Niagara #Wine https://lnkd.in/gUZ2gzKi If you'd like to hear more about our services, please contact me at: phenderson@niagaracrush.com

Good point Alison! With so many wineries and brands in total ‘survival mode’, I think it’s real easy to start chasing alternative routes to a P&L. Your point about the restaurants is potentially a great key, especially if wineries had greater access to collaboration with local restaurants. With 170,000+ new brand registrations in the last year, 80,000+ of them imported product, staying in business seems to be overshadowing the focus of being a great hospitality brand. I believe in creating experiential winery events highlighting the miraculous details of wine as the key to great hospitality eventing. A little food ‘to go with it’ is an accent or enhancement to the focus, not a focus of the brand.🛟🍷 #directtoconsumer #dtc #winemakersforum #wine #winery

TRUST AND DISCRETION The Bedrock of a Robust Business Relationship Article written by Nathalie Parent Dumoulin, NEXT Edition The wine and spirits brokerage profession is often overlooked, yet it serves as a vital intermediary between wineries and merchants. From a legal standpoint, the broker is crucial in facilitating commercial transactions by bringing together interested parties. Daily, the broker’s negotiation and conciliation skills are essential in reconciling offers from estates and demand from distributors, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. In the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions, brokers oversee over 70% of bulk transactions between estates and merchants. For crus classés and champagne, this figure escalates to 90%. These statistics unequivocally underline the crucial importance of the brokerage profession and the unwavering trust placed in it by the entire industry. TIMOTHÉE BOUFFARD: A CERTIFIED WINE BROKER AND BUREAU RIPERT'S MANAGER In the WI&NE Nouvelle-Aquitaine community, Timothée Bouffard's remarkable career and recognized expertise in the Grands Crus de Bordeaux have made him a key player in the wine world. His support for investors in acquiring wine estates and the services offered by Bureau Ripert for stock appraisal, valuation, marketing, and networking testify to his willingness to share his know-how and create fruitful opportunities for all players in the sector. 2023 BORDEAUX FUTURES 🍷 As a member of the Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc for the past 17 years and a jury member for the Left Bordeaux Bank Cup, we sought Timothée Bouffard’s impressions on the 2023 vintage. "This vintage has been tailored to meet consumers’ desires at very reasonable prices. We have revisited the great classics of Bordeaux with freshness and balance. It’s a very expressive vintage with good acidity and a lovely tannic structure. A must-have for your cellar!” Due partially to economic and political uncertainties (France-US relations), the 2023 Bordeaux Primeurs campaign is lasting longer than usual, extending until the end of July. Do not hesitate any longer! 📌To read the full version of this article, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehrC3kky #WINE #WineExpertise #WineInternationalTrade #WineBusinessCommunication _______________________________ Did you find this article interesting 💡? Click on the bell above (top right corner) for our latest news. NEXT Edition is your multilingual language expert for all your communication needs: proofreading/editing, copywriting, translation, and subtitling. Don’t let language barriers hold you back – Choose NEXT Edition today! To get your free quote 📩 nathalie@next-edition.com

I have worked with B Corps and B Lab for about 15 years and one of my takeaways from this great article published by The New York Times and written by Eric Asimov is how competition among wineries has accelerated adoption of and adherence to the movement in that industry. The dynamic is familiar: when one industry player becomes certified, the pressure on their competitors ramps up thanks to healthy competition. And becoming certified is not an exercise of being 'dusted and done.' Once the values of stakeholder capitalism take root, companies thrive on continual improvement.

Great article covering two things I like, Wine and more importantly the growth of the B Corp Movement and how it moves the dial in creating an economic model that makes environmental, economic and social sense.

Melbourne’s latest Ritchies Stores in Balnarring has observed fantastic growth around local products. The store has been working with many local producers in the liquor department as well as the supermarket. “The Mornington Peninsula is home to many leading wine producers. We’ve brought all of these together and created a dedicated wine room with the largest collection of local wines anywhere on the Peninsula,” said Chris Jonker, National Marketing Manager of Ritchies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNwR9xAQ #FMCG #Grocery #Supermarkets #NZSupermarkets #SupermarketsNZ #NZGrocery #GroceryIndustry #GroceryRetail

🥂 CHAMPAGNE INSIGHT 🥂 Champagne growers, also known as "Récoltant-Manipulant" (RM) in French, are wine producers in the #Champagne region of France who grow their own grapes and produce Champagne from those grapes. The tradition of Champagne growers dates back centuries to the early development of Champagne production in the region. While the larger Champagne houses, known as "Maisons," have historically dominated the market, the importance and influence of Champagne growers have grown significantly in recent decades. Today, many Champagne enthusiasts seek out the artisanal and terroir-driven expressions offered by these smaller-scale producers 🥂 🍾 💫 Have you already tried any of these beauties? 😍 #BespokeWineCollection