Tide Turns in Direct Shipping Battle
Wine lovers across the nation are winning hard-fought battles to secure the right to buy the wines they want
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Vincor Buys Western Australia's Goundrey Winery
The Canadian giant plans to increase the winery's exports to North America.
Federal Trade Commission Examines State Barriers to Wine E-Commerce
Panel debates whether temperance and taxation concerns are enough reason to limit consumer choice.
Congress Passes Measure Temporarily Easing States' Wine-Shipping Restrictions
In light of tight airline security that limits carry-ons, consumers visiting a winery will be allowed to ship wine home, if their …
Gallo Adds California's Mirassou Brand in Buying Spree
Deal with one of the state's oldest winemaking families includes only the name and inventory.
Texas Appeals Court Decision on Direct-Shipping of Wine
State challenges ruling that its home-delivery laws are unconstitutional; consumers still can't order from out-of-state wineries.
Château Le Gay in Pomerol to Be Sold
Crystal-manufacturing heiress makes reported $25 million bid for the famous Bordeaux estate.
Gallo Buys Napa's Louis M. Martini Winery
The world's largest wine company enters Napa Valley with the purchase of the historic Cabernet producer
Beringer Blass Buys Carmenet Brand
Deal does not include any California vineyards or winery facilities.
Lion Nathan Buys Premium New Zealand Winery
The beer-and-wine company acquires Wither Hills, a producer of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, for $26 million.
Chalone Buys Winery for Its Napa Cabernet Brand
Provenance Vineyards will make its home in Rutherford, in the former Beaucanon facility.
Top South African Producer Pioneers Screw Cap in Cape
Vergelegen is bottling some of its 2002 Sauvignon Blanc with the alternative closure; other wineries may soon follow suit.
Sale of Petit-Village Delayed for a Year
Buyer Gerard Perse reconsiders $44 million price tag in light of downturn in sales of Bordeaux.