Archive for September 23rd, 2013

U.S. Wine Consumption Continues to Gain Strength

Sep 23, 2013 No Comments by

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – As the economy continued to stabilize in 2012, wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year.  Overturned blue laws, relaxed restrictions on direct shipments, and customers trading up to more premium-priced wines all led to the industry’s success last year.  According to The Beverage Information Group’s recently released 2013 Wine Handbook, the wine industry [...]

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Oakhurst Prepares for 21st Annual Fall Festival

Sep 23, 2013 No Comments by

OAKHURST – Oakhurst Community Park will be filled with scores of booths offering everything from collectibles to local wine samplings and more at the 21st annual Oakhurst Fall Festival, taking place Oct. 12 and 13. The festival, formerly known as the Wine and Chocolate Festival, has grown to encompass so much more than those two, [...]

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