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September 2013 Wine Industry Finance Issue

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SEPTEMBER NEWS materials include a slightly psychedelic image of Abraham Lincoln holding a glass of wine and the phrase: "Join the party." The campaign was unveiled during the Illinois State Fair held in August. CENTR A L Iowa winery opens second tasting room Wide River Winery based in Clinton, Iowa, opened a second tasting room in Le Claire, Iowa. The new tasting room is housed in a building dating back to the 1840s. The winery produces wines made with hybrid grapes from its 8-acre vineyard in Clinton. Details: wideriverwinery.com. Illinois wine publicity campaign The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association launched a new brand identity and advertising campaign for the state's fast-growing wine industry. Using the tag line "IllinoIsWine," the campaign is focused on building demand from consumers in the state. Some of the first 2012. The economic impact of the tourism and wine industries was highlighted during a press conference and wine tasting organized by New York state Sen. Ted O'Brien in late July. New Hampshire sales reach record high E AST Finger Lakes tourism revenues touted The Finger Lakes wine region of New York state contributed nearly $3 billion toward the state economy in 2012, according to statistics from the Empire State Development office. Tourism, largely driven by the area's wineries, provided 58,000 jobs in the 14-county region—and travel spending in the region rose by 2% (to $2.8 billion) in The New Hampshire Liquor Commission reported that its wine and liquor retail outlets generated $604 million in total sales during fiscal year 2013, an increase of $39 million (or 7%) over the previous year. Renovated and relocated outlets as well as special sales events like "Wine Power Buys" were credited with the sales increase, according to a statement released by the commission. EWE to feature distillation workshop The 2014 Eastern Winery Exposition, EWE, will feature a half-day distillation workshop covering distilling regulations as well as practical advice from winemakers who make grape and other fruit brandies. The workshop, sponsored by the American Distilling Institute, will take place March 6, after the main exposition, which runs March 4-5. The EWE features a trade show and winemaking seminars. Details: easternwineryexposition.com. QUALITY STAINLESS TANKS QST offers its clients……. Professionally fabricated stainless tanks 35 years of tank fabrication experience Performance & reliability guarantees Custom designs & modern features Quick & competitive tank project pricing On site tank repairs & modifications Special application tanks of all sizes "In stock tanks" from 500 to 10,000 gallons 510 Caletti Ave. Windsor, Ca. 95492 Phone 707-837-2721 or Toll-Free 877-598-0672 www.qualitystainless.com Company Website winetanks@aol.com email contact/sales info Custom Fabricated Tanks for the perfect size & fit… or Ready to Ship "Stock Tanks" Either way QST is ready to assist our clients! Call QST today for information or pricing! 24 W in es & V i ne s SE PT E M B E R 20 13

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