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May 3rd 2012
Wine retail in Russia
By Eleonora Scholes

Russia is an increasingly important place to do business. But although it looks simple to understand on the surface, it's more complex than it first appears.


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May 3rd 2012
A new approach to glassware
By Patricia Langton

Riedel, the masters of glassware, have brought out a tasting set that’s intended as an introduction to varietal-specific glasses, covering mainstream wine options.


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April 21st 2012
Importers and distributors in India
By Subhash Arora

India is a very difficult market to enter at the best of times, so finding the right importer to work with is absolutely crucial. Subhash Arora identifies the main players.


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March 9th 2012
Russia’s emergent wine culture
By Eleonora Scholes for Meininger's Wine Business International

Despite government interference, crackdowns on major supplier countries and other impediments to business, Russia’s wine trade continues to grow. But Russia’s trends are unique to itself and people seeking to enter the market should be aware of them.
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February 23rd 2012
Inside the tough Canadian monopoly
By Tony Aspler for Meininger's Wine Business International

It sounds like a dream outlet for wine makers – a monopoly run in an entrepreneurial way, supplying 100,000 enthusiastic and wine-loving customers. But getting involved with the SAQ requires nerves of steel.
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October 24th 2011
Gateway Singapore
By Jenny Tan for Meininger's Wine Business International

Singapore vies with Hong Kong to be the wine gateway to Asia. So far, Hong Kong is in the lead. But even with higher taxation, finds Jenny Tan, Singapore is emerging as an interesting wine market in its own right.

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September 29th 2011
The Russian market continues to grow
By Eleonora Scholes

Despite government interference, crackdowns on major supplier countries and other impediments to business, Russia’s wine trade continues to grow. But Russia’s trends are unique to itself and people seeking to enter the market should be aware of them.
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August 11th 2011
The black diamonds of South Africa
By Michael Fridjhon

Internationally, wine making is predominantly a preoccupation of people descended from Europeans, even in countries with multi-cultural populations. But in the case of South Africa, empowering black workers has been made a central plank of industry development.
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March 23rd 2010
Wine battle of the Baltic sea
By Mathilde Hulot

Listing wines on the ferries between Helsinki and Stockholm is one way to build brands in Scandinavia, says Mathilde Hulot. A well-positioned producer can build their image, as well as volumes, but it’s a tough game.


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July 14th 2009
Attracting attention in the UK

by Robert Joseph

Today, courting the British wine press is arguably more important than ever. In Britain, unlike many other countries, it is very hard to build retail sales from the reflected glory of being served in smart restaurants; the influence of sommeliers is very limited. Well over 80% of the wines are sold by a shrinking band of big brand- and discount-focused supermarkets, with the remainder being distributed through a handful of specialist chains  and a couple of hundred or so significant independent retailers, most of whom offer ranges covering the entire world.

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