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3 weeks ago | moreaboutwine.com | Tom Marquardt

One would think that higher tariffs on European wine would help California winemakers crawl out of their financial hole. But that’s not necessarily the case. Depending on the final tariff - if any - consumers may set aside their love of French burgundy and bordeaux. But my guess is that wealthy collectors are not going to be deterred by a 10 percent increase. The rest of us may - I certainly will cut back purchases of European wine if prices escalate substantially.

Nov 14, 2024 | moreaboutwine.com | Tom Marquardt

So, maybe the stereotype is accurate. You know, the picture of the fat gut, driving a beat-up truck, smoking a cigarette and waiting in line at a fast-food restaurant. The picture of health? Hardly. And, so says researchers at the Tulane School of Medicine’s internal medicine residency program. According to the study, beer drinkers — mostly male smokers with low incomes — take in more calories and exercise the least.

Oct 7, 2024 | moreaboutwine.com | Tom Marquardt

As I sit here today, the historic property of Foppiano has announced its sale to Martin Rey. Foppiano has been in family hands for more than a century. Like other family owned wineries, it got to the point where sales were no longer lucrative. Alas, that’s where were at. A steep decline in sales and a campaign to make alcohol a health risk have combined to end California’s golden era. And, it’s not just in the United States. European wine producers are reporting a decline in sales.

Mar 12, 2024 | moreaboutwine.com | Tom Marquardt

We often get reports from analysts for the wine industry that touts the growth of wine consumption or laments its fall — which is the recent case. Now, I saw a report from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism that ranks the states according to consumption. It reminds me of the time I gave my guests a portable breathalyzer to determine if they were too drunk to drive home. Instead, they used it to see who was the most intoxicated.

Jun 19, 2023 | moreaboutwine.com | Tom Marquardt