At the northern tip of St. Helena, Charles Krug sits at the end of a long, manicured driveway. From the sign, it appears to be just another Napa Valley winery. But in fact, this property is steeped in history and familial lore. Established in 1861, Charles...<a

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Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits acquires De Sousa Wine Cellars

News | www.drinks-business-review.com | Aug 28, 2008

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits, a wine and spirits distribution and marketing company, has acquired De Sousa Wine Cellars, a family-owned winery.

http://www.drinks-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=9768389F-B781-4349-9E1E-A8B6FAAA5686

MEXICO: Agave shortage looms for tequila makers

News | www.just-drinks.com | Aug 27, 2008

Fears are growing that Mexico's tequila industry will face severe shortages, as farmers switch from the blue agave plant to so-called cash crops such as corn.

http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?id=94843

Wein-Plus.com News : Drought continues to be a problem

News | www.wein-plus.com | Aug 26, 2008

Australian wine producers are still suffering under the drought, with thousands fighting for survival. As reported by Wine Business International, around 5.000 Australian wine producers are fighting for survival. Producers in the Murray-Darling Basin are particularly affected.

http://www.wein-plus.com/magazine/+27.08.2008+Drought+continues+to+be+a+problem_fn4729.html

Starbucks whips up a better-for-you breakfast comeback

News | www.smartbrief.com | Aug 26, 2008

Designed specifically for executives like you in the restaurant and food service industries, National Restaurant Association SmartBrief is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter.

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Starbucks Introduces Customers to Exquisite Flavors of a New Coffee Collection - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Aug 26, 2008

Coffee lovers, Starbucks (Nasdaq:SBUX) will ignite your passion for coffee and flavor with the arrival of Clover(R) Crafted Small Batch Coffees. Starbucks today unveiled a new in-store coffee experience in 10 Seattle locations that will soon expand to include Boston and San Francisco markets in the

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Decanter News : Ben Chaffey dies

News | www.decanter.com | Aug 26, 2008

Ben Chaffey, McLaren Vale pioneer and co-founder of Seaview winery, has died aged 93.

http://www.decanter.com/news/266214.html?aff=rss

Wine & Spirits Daily : Absolut Names Executive Team

News | www.winespiritsdaily.com | Aug 22, 2008

Pernod Ricard said today it has renamed its newly acquired Vin & Sprit Absolut Spirits “The Absolut Company.” As previously announced, it will be headed by the current president of V&S; Absolut, Ketil Eriksen, who is slated to become ceo. He will be based in the new company’s global head office in

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