• 2007 Miami Wine Fair moves to early September
  
  
• 4th Annual Florida International Wine Challenge – Now Accepting Registrations
  
  
• 3rd Annual VINIPORTUGAL Tasting at the Ritz Carlton South Beach on April 15, 2007
  
  
• Compilation of Relevant Wine Industry News

2007 Miami Wine Fair moves to early September

After weeks of deliberation regarding the ideal dates for this year’s expo, organizers and Miami Beach Convention Center’s officials settled on September 8-10, 2007 to host the 6th annual edition of Florida’s Largest Wine Expo. “September is the perfect month to reach Florida’s top wine buyers as they are making their purchasing decisions for the holidays and the peak tourist season”, said David Bernad, Co-founder and General Manager of the Wine Fair. “Furthermore, the earlier dates, weeks before harvest time in the Northern Hemisphere, will allow many more winemakers to participate.” Added Bernad. Taking advantage of the extraordinary success experienced last year, Wine Fair organizers will be increasing the total exhibit space by over 65% to meet past exhibitors’ demands while also making room for local and international organizations that have already committed to participating for the first time in 2007. Companies interested in exhibiting their wines at the 6th Annual Miami International Wine Fair may contact the Wine Fair sales team at 305-777-2255 or via email at info@miamiwinefair.com  to reserve their exhibit space. 

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4th Annual Florida International Wine Challenge – Now Accepting Registrations

Florida’s leading professional wine competition has begun accepting registrations from wine producers from around the world eager to penetrate America’s fastest growing wine market.  Florida continued its spectacular growth during 2005 consuming over 54 million gallons of wine, nearly 8% of the total US market.  The 4th Annual Florida International Wine Challenge, which brings together an extraordinary team of industry professionals including reputable journalists, wine program directors and collectors, will take place on July 21st and 22nd in Miami.  June 30, 2007 is the deadline for participating companies to submit their wines. www.fiwc.net or contact the FIWC offices at 1-305-777-2255 / info@fiwc.net

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3rd Annual VINIPORTUGAL Tasting at the Ritz Carlton South Beach on April 15, 2007

After two consecutive years at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, America’s largest Portuguese wine tasting will move to South Beach to celebrate its 3rd Anniversary in Miami.  Presented by ViniPortugal, the Douro Wine & Port Institute and The Portuguese Trade Commission, this year’s event will feature over 200 Portuguese dry wines, including yummy reds and refreshing whites, and a special section exclusively dedicated to Portugal’s best known beverage, i.e., Port.  100% of consumer ticket sales will benefit BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI.  Trade / Media hours will begin at 2PM, while the General Public will be welcomed from 5PM to 7:30PM.  Click here to purchase tickets.  To attend as a member of the trade, please Email viniportugal@vinamericas.com including your company name, title, type of company, phone and full address.  Incomplete registrations will not be processed.  Photo ID and Business Card will be required to attend during trade hours.

NEWS

Southern Wine & Spirits of New York Announces Expansion in Empire State, Enters into Agreement with Eber Companies of New York and its Affiliates (Business Wire)
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a transaction anticipated to close on March 31, 2007, Southern Wine & Spirits of New York Inc. – a division of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., the nation’s leading wine and spirits distributor with a tradition of service excellence since 1968 – announced today that it will acquire certain assets of Eber-NDC, LLC, Eber Bros. Wine & Liquor Corp., including the House of Burgundy and the Liberty Wine Company divisions, all based in the state of New York. read more

'Millennials' love imported wine (San Francisco Chronicle, By George Raine )
Young adults in the United States, coming of age at a time of galloping globalization, are more apt to buy imports than California and other U.S. wines, market research shows, an ominous development for domestic producers in an already hypercompetitive industry.
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Exports of French wine and spirits up 12.9 percent in 2006 (The Associated Press)
PARIS: Exports of French wine and spirits swelled by 12.9 percent last year, the export federation said Tuesday, noting especially good progress in exporting to the U.S. market.
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Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Implements Global Marketing Code (Business Wire)
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits and wine, announces the launch and immediate implementation of the Beam Global Spirits & Wine Marketing Code of Practice. The Code sets a high standard around the world for the company’s marketing and advertising activities.
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Italian Wine Exports To US Surpass $1B (Impact, By Dan Marsteller ) (Ed. Note: Paid Subscription)
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Traditional French begin switch to bag-in-box wine (FoodProductionDaily.com, By Ahmed ElAmin)
The bag-in-box is finally making inroads into France's traditionally conservative wine market, according to experts who gathered here in Montpellier for a seminar this month.
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UK: Drinks industry fears for wine market as sales stall
BRITAIN'S love affair with wine is cooling, as figures show that annual sales remained static last year, after decades of growth.
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Spanish health minister withdraws anti-wine bill
Madrid (dpa) - Spanish Health Minister Elena Salgado has been obliged to withdraw draft legislation aimed at preventing minors from drinking wine and other types of alcohol, news reports said Wednesday.
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