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More wine unsold during economic slump

An old wine industry adage says that during good times, people drink. During bad times, they drink more. Whoever came up with this saying didn't come from Napa Valley.

Prices plummet in UK Champagne price war

As the Champagne price war hots up, Tesco has asked suppliers to find it 300,000 bottles it can sell for £10 each, and Bollinger can be had for a song.

Zin group establishes $500,000 scholarship endowment for SSU wine program

Rough & Ready-based Zinfandel Advocates & Producers in Nevada County has established a $500,000 scholarship endowment for the Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute's MBA program to honor the zinfandel organization founder Donn Reisen.

Bidding High in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has become an auction hub that rivals London and New York. Five major houses now hold regular sales, and they're pulling in record prices for the hottest labels.

U.K. Study: DialAFlight Survey Shows High Levels of Drinking on Flights

A recent survey conducted by DialAFLight suggests that frequent travellers are heavily reliant on alcohol to get them through flights. The research shows that 53% of people have drunk more than two units while waiting to board a plane, whilst a third have been drunk on a plane.

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