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DECEMBER NEWS expanding wine industry contributed $59 million to the Minnesota economy in 2011. The state's industry has grown quickly since the introduction of cold-hardy hybrid grapes in the late 1990s, with vineyard operations generating $16 million in economic impact, wineries $22.1 million and tourist spending contributing $20.5 million. According to Wines Vines Analytics, Minnesota is home to 46 wineries and 45 grapegrowers. Details: mngrapegrowers.com. Sapporo grabs a wine glass to play The Recommendeuer, a professional recommender and know-it-all expert" on Washington wines. The campaign is meant to reach wine buyers, sommeliers and journalists. Details: washingtonwine.org. Promotions at Arizona Stronghold Michael Pierce was promoted to the post of winemaker at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards in Cottonwood, Ariz. Pierce, an Arizona native, will oversee all winemaking and custom-crush responsiMichael bilities. After earning a Pierce winemaking certificate from Washington State University, Pierce worked harvests in New Zealand, Oregon and Tasmania, Australia. Pierce joined Arizona Stronghold in 2010 as a cellar hand and was promoted to lab manager in 2010 and assistant winemaker in 2012. Justin Ove is the new national sales manager af- Tokyo Osaka Hiroshima Nagoya CEN T R A L Japan Minnesota wine industry growing A report by researchers with the University of Minnesota extension found the state's control freak ter being promoted from events coordinator and assistant national sales manager. Details: arizonastrongholdvineyards.com. EAST Pa. liquor agency revenue tops $2B The Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores managed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board made $2.17 billion in revenue during the 2012-13 fiscal year, according to the board's annual report. The state's 41 retail locations earned net income of $128 million, which represented a 24% increase over the previous fiscal year. In its report, the board attributed some of the retail sales growth to the new staff position of "wine retail specialist" at "premium collection" locations. Specialists help educate consumers and conduct tastings. Frank's great-grandaughter joins winery Meaghan Frank, daughter of Fred Frank and great-granddaughter of Dr. Konstantin Frank, joined the staff at LE TRIEUR™ MOG SEPARATOR Dramatically improve the quality of berries going to the fermenter. Easy to integrate, operate and clean. ■ Multiple models available ■ Options for different varietals ■ Remote on/off and speed control ■ Free run juice capture ■ Over 300 units currently in service U.S. Patent #7,581,646 H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C E C R U S H PA D E Q U I P M E N T www.pnlspecialties.com ■ p. 707 573 3141 1650 Almar Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 04.19.13 P&L Specialties Wines & Vines 3.5x4.875" 1/4-Page BW ■ ■ f. 707 573 3140 Lic. in CA/OR/WA A R M S T R O N G C R E AT E S Win es & Vin es D EC EM B ER 20 13 25