Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T01:31:47.520-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:wine-collecting Charles Dubow cdubow602 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15119923514833750541-cce9c5b648a534995779092464a9eb65 2009-11-16T15:15:10.771-05:00

Acting on an informant's tip, in June 1973, French tax inspectors barged into the offices of the 155-year-old Cruse et Fils Frères wine shippers. Eighteen men were eventually prosecuted by the French government, accused, among other things, of...

Acting on an informant's tip, in June 1973, French tax inspectors barged into the offices of the 155-year-old Cruse et Fils Frères wine shippers. Eighteen men were eventually prosecuted by the French government, accused, among other things, of... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703683804574533840282653628.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14138878049640122768-1d56b416112c7c8989d99e03f17528b1 2009-10-16T11:55:02.543-04:00

Over the years, the chief sommelier had forgotten they were there. And when the four bottles of 1875 Armagnac Vieux were finally unearthed from the labyrinthine wine cellar this week, they were covered in a black fungus that looked like matted cat...

Over the years, the chief sommelier had forgotten they were there. And when the four bottles of 1875 Armagnac Vieux were finally unearthed from the labyrinthine wine cellar this week, they were covered in a black fungus that looked like matted cat... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9BC6N680.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7385321130253032037-1a2f9d772d3dc236fed4d8d21bbef0de 2009-10-10T20:10:41.121-04:00

Hong Kong has overtaken New York and London as the world's most important wine market.

Hong Kong has overtaken New York and London as the world's most important wine market. http://twurl.nl/mftkvs Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17043718537068078337-90a1da3cb29ef462266b0097fc7b447f 2009-10-10T03:06:24.208-04:00

A dusty, curvy gravel road winds its way out of the valley and up the mountain. The road is flanked by terraced vineyards whose low supporting walls meander up the hillsides. Near where the Tedo River flows into the sluggish Douro, a long building...

A dusty, curvy gravel road winds its way out of the valley and up the mountain. The road is flanked by terraced vineyards whose low supporting walls meander up the hillsides. Near where the Tedo River flows into the sluggish Douro, a long building... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb2009109_252953.htm Andy Reinhardt areinhardt626 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6700887061975445583-b93eda9bdc589d8dbffcc0f0f887ec55 2009-09-08T10:19:38.126-04:00

On Interstate 95 here, just past the Massachusetts border, a big red barn full of tax-free liquor has helped New Hampshire turn itself into a booze-sales machine. The barn is the highest-grossing store in a state-owned network of 78...

On Interstate 95 here, just past the Massachusetts border, a big red barn full of tax-free liquor has helped New Hampshire turn itself into a booze-sales machine. The barn is the highest-grossing store in a state-owned network of 78... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125236461011390855.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2904003211421902678-461006e9b2d5aaa60e3fd05730910156 2009-09-23T16:50:27.150-04:00

China’s growing middle class has emerged over the last 20 years to be one of the world’s most closely-watched demographics, with marketers in virtually every industry keeping a keen eye on every purchasing trend they make. In more recent years, one of the industries that has benefitted the most from this sizeable group’s interest in all things foreign has been wine. Although the vast majority of Chinese are either unfamiliar with foreign wine or simply do not drink it very often (if at all), many vintners see great potential in the market, as target customers in more remote urban areas remain underserved by existing bars, liquor stores or supermarkets, and returnees who’ve traveled, worked or studied abroad often come back to China wine aficionados with a taste for wine.

China’s growing middle class has emerged over the last 20 years to be one of the world’s most closely-watched demographics, with marketers in virtually every industry keeping a keen eye on every purchasing trend they make. In more recent years, one of the industries that has benefitted the most from this sizeable group’s interest in all things foreign has been wine. Although the vast majority of Chinese are either unfamiliar with foreign wine or simply do not drink it very often (if at all), many vintners see great potential in the market, as target customers in more remote urban areas remain underserved by existing bars, liquor stores or supermarkets, and returnees who’ve traveled, worked or studied abroad often come back to China wine aficionados with a taste for wine. http://chinaluxculturebiz.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/more-american-vintners-looking-to-expand-in-china-market/ Yan Li cculturebiz386 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4686941805278294832-834ed08c1dc8bf21a77ff8adaa20feb9 2009-02-04T14:45:09.676-05:00

Although people may not be buying as many expensive bottles as before, they're still seeking out quality wine. And retailers are responding with specials.

Although people may not be buying as many expensive bottles as before, they're still seeking out quality wine. And retailers are responding with specials. http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-wine4-2009feb04,0,7436559.story Charles Dubow cdubow602 24 23 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15861052544004650801-538c07e66915350ff56c7213482e7a42 2009-08-26T11:17:18.335-04:00

Diageo Plc (DGE.L), the world's biggest spirits group, is expected to show around a 10 percent rise in annual earnings on Thursday, but most eyes will focus on the group's outlook to see if it sets targets for the current year.

Diageo Plc (DGE.L), the world's biggest spirits group, is expected to show around a 10 percent rise in annual earnings on Thursday, but most eyes will focus on the group's outlook to see if it sets targets for the current year. http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSLQ5039420090826 Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17355037586622156727-944f4c755eadf0febe8aa55a02a03620 2009-07-26T21:21:19.890-04:00

FRONSAC, France -- It would be hard to find anything more rooted in France than Chateau Richelieu.

FRONSAC, France -- It would be hard to find anything more rooted in France than Chateau Richelieu. http://twurl.nl/ucfyzt Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6584436713598025754-a1b539b8ea8a6768597c00b4842b4b9f 2009-08-20T12:08:40.519-04:00

A fight about who will bear the cost of the slump in champagne sales

A fight about who will bear the cost of the slump in champagne sales http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14270161 Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11217448770700181127-b21610219bd4e9aed434e3a6454a0b18 2009-08-14T09:13:52.249-04:00

A bit of shuffling has taken place in the wine world. French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton has made two large purchases picking up 50 percent stakes in two of France's most prestigious wineries.

A bit of shuffling has taken place in the wine world. French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton has made two large purchases picking up 50 percent stakes in two of France's most prestigious wineries. http://www.luxist.com/2009/08/14/lvmh-picks-up-shares-in-chateau-cheval-blanc-and-chateau-quinaul/ Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11914102060425544951-b135da015e5d034b2932419e1a3f32c7 2009-02-02T10:26:24.799-05:00

The economy has forced nearly everyone to take their drinking budget down a peg or four. But that hardly means wine sales are plummeting, although many retailers say liquor sales are taking a larger slice of business. Hard times favor the hard stuff.

The economy has forced nearly everyone to take their drinking budget down a peg or four. But that hardly means wine sales are plummeting, although many retailers say liquor sales are taking a larger slice of business. Hard times favor the hard stuff. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/30/FD5L15EMGG.DTL Charles Dubow cdubow602 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12105706558331047249-3bff2310a4eca021653ed7ca55801441 2009-02-05T01:37:00.000-05:00

Apparently, Aubrey McClendon, part of Clay Bennett's group that bought the Sonics, is selling his wine collection. McClendon is the Chesapeake Energy chief executive who famously spilled the beans to Oklahoma City's business newspaper, the Journal

Apparently, Aubrey McClendon, part of Clay Bennett's group that bought the Sonics, is selling his wine collection. McClendon is the Chesapeake Energy chief executive who famously spilled the beans to Oklahoma City's business newspaper, the Journal http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1805342824&f=9791 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8060910459869368341-4ed767dd6e5c11d17d118ec31c150e11 2009-04-08T13:32:36.055-04:00

PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - Spain overtook France as the world's second largest exporter of wine in terms of volume behind Italy last year, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in provisional figures published on Tuesday.

PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - Spain overtook France as the world's second largest exporter of wine in terms of volume behind Italy last year, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in provisional figures published on Tuesday. http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSL769651320090407 Francesca Di Meglio fdimeglio246 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:324732866269601479-180ad1c8fe073c5644c41b36c2d6a4f6 2009-07-15T10:16:43.919-04:00

RAO’S SIGNATURE WINES MAKE LAS VEGAS RETAIL DEBUT AT SELECT WHOLE FOODS MARKET LOCATIONS. Those who love the pastas and sauces now have another way to experience Rao’s at home. The Vineyard at Strawberry Ridge, in conjunction with Rao’s and Whole...

RAO’S SIGNATURE WINES MAKE LAS VEGAS RETAIL DEBUT AT SELECT WHOLE FOODS MARKET LOCATIONS. Those who love the pastas and sauces now have another way to experience Rao’s at home. The Vineyard at Strawberry Ridge, in conjunction with Rao’s and Whole... http://www.travelsintaste.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/15/raos-signature-wines-now-available/ Travels in Taste ttaste651 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8382601540318280303-3b83c0e3dc59ba0d14595089d308a6de 2008-10-07T09:17:16.115-04:00

Do you love wine? If you have a taste for it, especially fine wines, such as vintage French wines and many others, then you may consider them as an investment. Investing in wine is a lot more involved than other types of investments and might even earn you a new group of friends along the way! The top wines will go for high prices and that means a smart investment for you. This article is going to cover everything you need to do to get started with investing in wines.

Do you love wine? If you have a taste for it, especially fine wines, such as vintage French wines and many others, then you may consider them as an investment. Investing in wine is a lot more involved than other types of investments and might even earn you a new group of friends along the way! The top wines will go for high prices and that means a smart investment for you. This article is going to cover everything you need to do to get started with investing in wines. http://winegiftsandaccessories.blogspot.com/2008/10/putting-your-money-into-fine-wines.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 11 9 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3219797611601391810-850f569074eac28199af8b028c10cf6b 2009-02-27T09:24:02.940-05:00

A recent column featured a delicious, uncomplicated modern Bordeaux red, Château Cantemerle 2006. I refer to it as modern not because it is hip, or politically correct, or features Carla Bruni on its label, but because it's made in the modern...

A recent column featured a delicious, uncomplicated modern Bordeaux red, Château Cantemerle 2006. I refer to it as modern not because it is hip, or politically correct, or features Carla Bruni on its label, but because it's made in the modern... http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/feb2009/bw20090226_597599.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_lifestyle Charles Dubow cdubow602 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3813424533645056219-0e62084d849853a9422a129f0e535b31 2008-11-13T08:32:55.123-05:00

It's suddenly a bear market for French Bordeaux, modern art and bling. Prices for wines and fine art have plunged at recent auctions in New York, Chicago and London in the past few weeks - and jewelry is expected to...

It's suddenly a bear market for French Bordeaux, modern art and bling. Prices for wines and fine art have plunged at recent auctions in New York, Chicago and London in the past few weeks - and jewelry is expected to... http://www.nypost.com/seven/11122008/news/nationalnews/fine_wine_has_no_bidder_taste_138280.htm Ron Casalotti rcasalotti055 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13430216357878420827-972eaba70284f4283c01d845bb801108 2008-12-10T10:37:44.690-05:00

Smaller Brands Lead Growth in U.S. Wine Consumption Weak economy a concern, but drinkers continue to shift preferences away from low-end wines Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 In spite of the recession, Americans are drinking more wine than ever...

Smaller Brands Lead Growth in U.S. Wine Consumption Weak economy a concern, but drinkers continue to shift preferences away from low-end wines Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 In spite of the recession, Americans are drinking more wine than ever... http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,4749,00.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2643784374396783177-75e252c0cd6801cd3808e9fe7b779fd0 2009-04-24T09:22:41.334-04:00

"Why bother? It's only white wine." With those unfortunate words uttered in 1939, a Burgundian vigneron, poor Jules Morey, tossed away, for himself, his children, his grandchildren, and who knows how many future generations, tens of millions of...

"Why bother? It's only white wine." With those unfortunate words uttered in 1939, a Burgundian vigneron, poor Jules Morey, tossed away, for himself, his children, his grandchildren, and who knows how many future generations, tens of millions of... http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/apr2009/bw20090423_295710.htm?chan=autos_lifestyle+index+page_top+stories Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11283178950823604452-0cff3d1799b37b0908322fb7eca1335d 2008-10-15T16:15:21.490-04:00

handful of library templates—including 10 new ones in version 2—that address common problems, like tracking receipts, or a wine collection. But one of the very best things about Bento 2 is that it’s now possible to export templates and share them.

handful of library templates—including 10 new ones in version 2—that address common problems, like tracking receipts, or a wine collection. But one of the very best things about Bento 2 is that it’s now possible to export templates and share them. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1645726874&f=9791 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1289306260859371866-d6e15d16e0a56d2c3da594ff0c442f25 2009-04-22T09:57:32.143-04:00

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton squashed media speculation today that it is in talks to sell its Moët Hennessy wines and spirits business. The French luxury group...

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton squashed media speculation today that it is in talks to sell its Moët Hennessy wines and spirits business. The French luxury group... http://www.wwd.com/business-news/lvmh-to-keep-its-mot-hennessy-division-2110724?justin=2110724 Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13184180020571318632-772627f87018e99a1c928e6df4140f4c 2009-02-12T09:40:49.549-05:00

profile ) , which sells well-known brands such as Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker whisky, Captain Morgan rum and Guinness beer, said net profit rose 16% to 1.14 billion pounds ($1.63 billion) from 975 million pounds in the six months ended December...

profile ) , which sells well-known brands such as Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker whisky, Captain Morgan rum and Guinness beer, said net profit rose 16% to 1.14 billion pounds ($1.63 billion) from 975 million pounds in the six months ended December... http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Diageo-shares-fall-global-woes/story.aspx?guid=%7B4CD6237E%2D7DDA%2D4FD4%2D9040%2DF65F28E37992%7D Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6713607456761113550-094533145fe966925767395509619b89 2008-10-20T08:17:12.776-04:00

as Guto Hari, formerly of the BBC. Meanwhile Boris is flinging open cupboards and showing me the famous wine collection he inherited from Livingstone's day. 'It took me about a month to find it because I didn't open any of the cupboards.' It looks very

as Guto Hari, formerly of the BBC. Meanwhile Boris is flinging open cupboards and showing me the famous wine collection he inherited from Livingstone's day. 'It took me about a month to find it because I didn't open any of the cupboards.' It looks very http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1651922439&f=9791 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13578060213248764044-0a63244582b4410b4680ac921f454e92 2008-10-08T10:05:09.332-04:00

Sommeliers and retailers see signs that consumers are still buying wine, but are being more frugal

Sommeliers and retailers see signs that consumers are still buying wine, but are being more frugal http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,4633,00.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Charles Dubow cdubow602 5 3 2 0