Boletín mensual de abril 2012 de Argos Wine Consulting EE.UU.

1. April 2012
Monthly Wine Industry News Report
North Bay Business Journal
April 9, 2012
Winegrape shortage could last six to eight years
After nearly 10 years of oversupply and low prices, California winegrapes and bulk wines
are suddenly in a position of scarcity. Wineries are scurrying to find grapes and secure
vineyard assets, while negociant wineries see their wine sources dwindling.
Read more: http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/52141/winegrape-shortage-
could-last-six-to-eight-years/
The Drinks Business
April 11, 2012
US Palate Sees a Shift
The traditional distinction between a US and European palate is becoming less accurate,
according to Louis-Fabrice Latour, head of Burgundy negociant and grower Maison Louis
Latour.
Read more: http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/04/us-palate-sees-a-shift/
Wines & Vines
April 17, 2012
Imported Wine to Gain Market Share
Weakening euro and California grape
shortage may leave U.S. market
vulnerable, bank report says.

2. Read more:
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Reuters
April 17, 2012
Appeal of organic products seeps into wine industry
The popularity of farm-to-table restaurants and organic produce is seeping into the wine
industry as more producers adopt green practices. But their motives for making organic,
sustainable and biodynamic wine may be more personal than business, although the
practices also improve the quality of the wines.
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/17/us-wine-natural-
idUSBRE83G0HM20120417
CNBC.com
April 18, 2012
Wine Prices Set to Rise Amid California Grape Shortage
As demand increases and inventories experience an extended shortage, consumers will
have to choose between paying more, trading down or buying foreign imports,
according to a wine industry report.
Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47087092
The Drinks Business
April 24, 2012
Top 10 wine consuming countries
Still light wine consumption across the world is expected to grow well into 2014, but will
the traditional countries head the table in two years time?
Read more: http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/04/wine-consuming-countries-
2014/

3. Drinks International
April 27, 2012
Drinks International launches World's Most Admired
Wine Brands 2012
New survey results reveal the 50 most admired wine
brands in the world.
Read more:
http://www.drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2927/D
rinks_International_launches_World_s_Most_Admired_W
ine_Brands_2012.html
PR Web
April 30, 2012
Staggering New Research Shows 35% Of Older Millennials Drink Wine At Least Once A
Month
More Millennials than ever before are drinking wine at least once a month, according to
new research. The research shows an astounding 35% of older Millennials between the
ages of 25-34 drink wine at least once a month, representing the second largest age
group of wine drinkers.
Read more: http://www.prweb.com/releases/napa-marketing-company/2012-wine-
consumer-report/prweb9456652.htm