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Indian Wine Market 2013 (by BEVERAGETRADENETWORK)

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Wine Distributors of California

Please find a list of leading wine distributors / wine wholesalers of California

Please find a List of Leading California Wine Distributors here

  Youngs Market Company

Young's Market Company is one of the nation's largest distributors and brokers of beverage alcohol with operations in California

Contact Information. Young's Market Company, LLC 2164 N. Batavia St. Orange, CA 92865. CA Tel. 714-283-4933. Toll Free 800-317-6150. Fax 714-283-6175

http://www.youngsmarket.com/index.php

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  Southern Wine and Spirits

Founded in 1969, Southern Wine & Spirits of California is today far and away the Golden State's single largest wine and spirits distributor. In fact, according to a recent survey in Impact Newsletter, a publication of M. Shanken Communications, Southern Wine & Spirits of California will lead all the state's wine and spirits distributors in estimated total alcoholic-beverage sales in 2006; this No.-1 ranking also makes the California operation the single largest state entity in the 32-state network that comprises Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.

17101 Valley View Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703. Phone: 562-926-2000

http://www.southernwine.com/

    Wine Bridge Imports

WINE BRIDGE IMPORTS is a family-owned wine importer based in Northern California. We import wines into the United States and work together with wholesalers throughout the country to position our wines in key retailers and restaurants. We carefully choose the wineries we represent based not only on the quality of their wines, but also on their people and passion for wine-making. Our strategy is to build solid long-term relationships with wholesalers and continuously learn about the market's needs.

416 F St Davis, CA, 95616 United States (530) 758-2870

http://www.wbimports.com/wholesale-ca.html

    Henry Wine Group

The Henry Wine Group understands this dynamic and recognizes that successfully representing its suppliers' wine in the market demands an awareness of the subtleties of both. In order to keep up with such a diverse industry, we have developed an unprecedented combination of expertise, partnership, and technology; no other distribution company can offer such informed and flexible service. Our commitment to ongoing study and creativity enables The Henry Wine Group to continually advance and grow in step with the suppliers and markets we serve. This philosophy and commitment finds its guidance in an original vision of excellence. The Henry Wine Group traces its roots back to 1985, when Warner W. Henry identified a major shortcoming in fine wine marketing and distribution. He realized that the special needs of fine wine suppliers were not being met by the spirits-driven wholesale companies and decided to offer an alternative. Warner Henry began by founding Vintage House Distributors in southern California and eventually acquired a select group of regional fine wine companies. The merging of this collective formed a company that is now the largest importer, distributor, and broker in the United States dedicated exclusively to fine wines. Founded on a principle of specialization, The Henry Wine Group continues to expand in expertise.

  4301 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 745-8500 http://www.henrywinegroup.com/henrywinegroup/action?do=welcome

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Easy Wine Glass is looking for wine and beer distributors in USA and Importers in other countries.

RATIONALIZE YOUR BEVERAGE HANDLING with our pre-filled ready-to-drink wine glasses, made of recyclable plastic under the brand ”EasyWine Glass”!

Our pre-filled concept considerably simplifies the handling of wine. It also eliminates spoilage and increases the security when serving. The glasses are greatly suited to open-aired events and other occasions where glass or glass bottles are not suitable or to make the catering more effective.

Sell Full Presentation on Easy Wine Glass here…

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"The China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA) is proud to be partnering with the Beverage Trade Network (BTN) to assist with their development and interest in the China market - the fastest growing wine market in the world.

 The CWSA is the biggest and most prestigious wines and spirits competition in China and we only want to work with the best supporters to producers who benefit from the latest information, and development opportunities." Kelly England, President China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA)

Presently, CWSA are really focusing on making sure all wine makers and export directors know it is NOW time to enter the CWSA Best Value 2013. Wines from FOB prices from EUR100+ all the way down to EUR1-2 will be tasted in order of price point by the 100 Judges, who are all professional buyers, distributors and retailers. The last competition was incredibly successful and it allows wines of all price points to shine. It also gives them enormous market advantage as commercial buying decisions are based on quality of taste and of course price point. Chinese buyers are very open to a range of prices from the highest to the lowest. But, they demand the best value. This is what the CWSA Best Value delivers to wine makers and buyers alike, the results forming the directory to purchase decisions for the year ahead.

Beverage Trade Network is one of the world‘s leading networks for beverage, wine, spirits and beer importers, distributors, producers and related companies. Our database and directory listing of the world's leading beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic drink producers provides our importers and distributors an advantage to source and innovate their portfolios.

More information at www.beveragetradenetwork.com

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http://www.beveragetradenetwork.com/en/featured-brands/misty-cove-wines-from-new-zealand.htm

To discover and learn more about our range of Misty Cove Wines find our downloadable tasting notes below.

NEWS AND REVIEWS

We are very proud to announce our latest International addition to the Misty Cove Ambassador Club, Wine Group in Denmark. Daniel and his team will have all of our wines exclusively available in about week or two, so to all of our Danish followers, check out the below link and keep your eyes open for the arrival of Misty Cove in Denmark!!

Misty Cove Wines is now looking for wine importers in USA and Canada.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

The colour is a delightful light lime and the bouquet is full of lively gooseberry, fresh herbs and melon aromas with tropical passionfruit and citrus fruit character on the palate. This wine has great acidity and length, finishing refreshingly limey and elegant.

Misty Cove Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including (shell) fish, poultry, salads or simply as a classy aperitif at 9° C.

Marlborough Pinot Gris 2011

The colour is a brilliant light straw and the bouquet shows perfumed apple, pear and spice. Mouthfilling richness, white peach, pear and crispy apple dominate the palate with a long, slightly off dry and balanced acidity in the finish.

Misty Cove Marlborough Pinot Gris can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including (shell) fish, poultry, asian style, salad or simply as a classy aperitif at 9º C.

Hawkes Bay Merlot 2011

This is a full bodied, rich, and fruit driven wine, which is vibrant and slightly exotic exhibiting a bouquet of plums, red fruits and dried herbs. The palate is soft and generous in nature, making it easy to enjoy as a young wine; however well ripened tannins suggests this wine has the potential to age exceptionally well.

Misty Cove Hawkes Bay Merlot can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including most meats, especially lamb, beef, veal, duck, rabbit.

Canterbury Pinot Noir 2011

The colour is a delightful ruby red and the bouquet shows violets, berry fruit and gentle smoky aromas with red stone fruit, fresh raspberry and subtle earthy characters tempered by fine ripe tannins to give a powerful, lingering finish.

Misty Cove Canterbury Pinot Noir can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including lamb, duck, beef, game, venison, veal, pasta and mushroom.

Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Misty Cove Signature Wines are only produced in exceptional years, when all the natural elements (soil, climate, geography) come together to produce the perfect quality fruit required for our Signature Wines.

The fruit for this Signature Sauvignon Blanc was grown in the Rapaura sub region of Marlborough. Each parcel was treated separately to ensure integrity, retaining the individual characters each parcel had to offer. The wine was kept on fine lees for 8 months with gentle stirring, to optimise the development of the aromas and flavours of the wine.

The colour is a delightful light lime and the bouquet is full of classic fresh herb, lime zest, ripe pineapple and passionfruit characters with vibrant well defined acidity topping off the ripe tropical and citrus fruit character on the palate. The excellent concentration provides a lengthy and persistence finish which is the trademark of our Signature Sauvignon Blanc.

Misty Cove Signature Sauvignon Blanc can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, chicken, asparagus, salads or simply as a classy aperitif at 9°C.

Signature Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008

Misty Cove Signature Wines are only produced in exceptional years, when all the natural elements (soil, climate, geography) come together to produce the perfect quality fruit required for our Signature Wines.

The fruit for this Signature Pinot Noir was grown in the Gibbston Valley sub region of Central Otago. Each parcel was treated separately to ensure integrity, retaining the individual characters each parcel had to offer. The wine matured on fermentation lees for 11 months in a mix of seasoned, 1, 2 and 3 year old French oak barrels, to optimise the development of the aromas and flavours of the wine.

Aromas of dark cherry, dutch cocoa and wild herbs. The palate has an attack of layers dark berry fruit, spice and savoury characters. Fine, structured tannins add texture and are complimented by the fresh, balanced acidity on the finish setting this distinctive Signature Pinot Noir apart from the rest.

Misty Cove Signature can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including lamb, beef, venison, duck, wild meats, stew, and mushroom.

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Wine Distributor: What is the role of a wine distributor?

Wine Distributor: What is the role of a wine distributor?

We are focusing on USA wine market as in most other parts of the world a winery or an importer can also distribute wine to the retailers.

USA has a three-tier law where every alcoholic beverage must flow from a winery or wine importer to a wine distributor or say wine wholesaler and finally to the wine retailer. At all levels mark up is added. But the good news is import taxes are much lower than many parts of the world and thus you see US as one of the biggest wine markets in the world.

Job of a wine distributor is very state specific where most of the states allow only one wine distributor per brand. Thus a retailer can only buy that wine from its respective wine distributor for the respective state they are registered for.

The American three-tier distribution system is governed by the 21st Amendment of the United States Constitution. When the U.S. Congress first passed this law in 1933, this historic Constitutional Amendment overturned the infamous 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed 14 years before in 1919.

Wine Wholesaler / Wine Distributor Information Resources (Source TTB.gov)

Applying for a Permit - If you plan to purchase and sell alcohol at wholesale, you must first obtain a Basic Permit from TTB.

Alcohol Wholesaler Application Packet - Wholesalers (WHL), businesses which sell beverage alcohol products at wholesale to other wholesalers or retailers must first obtain a Wholesaler's Basic Permit.

Producers or manufacturers of beverage alcohol products need to apply for a Wholesaler's Basic Permit only if they intend to sell beverage alcohol products which they did not produce or manufacture.

Wholesaler/Importer (Alcohol): Businesses which require a Basic Permit for Importing (to import and distribute foreign beverage alcohol) and Wholesaling (to distribute at wholesale, domestic beverage alcohol) from the same location may reduce the required paperwork by combining the applications.

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), an leading trade organization in the US that works to oppose initiatives to alter the three-tier model, contends that wholesalers not only sell alcohol but also perform state functions and are in the business of encouraging social responsibility concerning alcohol. 

At the state level, two legal approaches are taken. 32 states allow the private sector to distribute and sell alcoholic beverages, including such states as California, New York and Florida, among others via the three-tier wine distribution system. Elsewhere, 18 states have decided to adopt a so-called control distribution model, under which the state is involved in one or more tiers of the traditional three-tier distribution system noted earlier.

Control state markets like Pennsylvania and New Hampshire not only manage the distribution tier (and related tax revenue collections), but also the retail tier as well, while other control states like Michigan, North Carolina and Vermont all take slightly different approaches.

The following directory provides the contact information for each state and a link to their Web site. Please contact those states directly wherein you desire to do business.

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BTN Guide on Wine Importers

BTN Guide on Wine Importers

A wine import company will source and purchase products from one or several foreign wineries in consolidated containers and will then sell the product to its network of distributors around the country.

A successful importer will also be responsible for implementing effective incentive marketing programs to support its distributors to maximize sales for the brands they import. Importers need to be treated as a partner if a winery wants to build a national brand. In most of the cases, a wine importer will also have team supporting chain calls to authorize wine in key national chains. Such support is appreciated by state distributors and does motivate the wine distributor to grow the brand.

All the wines that are imported by foreign land must be imported by wine importers.

Each country has its own regulations. BTN has a breif list of resources here in major markets where you can find more information. You can click on each country name to find more information.

USA - Information on Wine Importers, Wine Importation and How to become a wine importer.

UK - Businesses, organisations and individuals who want to sell or supply alcohol in England and Wales must have a licence or other authorisation from a licensing authority - usually a local council. The law and policy governing this area is overseen by the Home Office.

China - The Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is the competent authority in charge of licensing and registering importers and exporters of alcoholic beverage products entering China.

India - Permit Branch issues Import permits for import of liquor into NCT of Delhi and Transport Permits for transportation of liquor from Bonded Warehouse to off/on site licensed consumption premises. The Licensees are L-6 (Retail Vend : 396 ), L-15 ( Hotel-Room Service : 82),L-17 (Restaurant : 460) and L-28 (Club : 48) etc. On an average 130 Import permits and 3000 transport permits are being issued daily.

Import permits are issued to the L-1 licensees on demand which is duly recommended by the inspector posted at Bonded Ware House. 

Importing Bottled Wine into the U.S:

Please note: If you are importing beverage alcohol for personal use, please visit the Personal Importation page on TTB website.

The information below is intended for commercial importers of beverage alcohol.

Importers seeking to import beverage alcohol into the U.S. for commercial reasons must apply for an Importer’s Basic Permit. 

For more details on these and other requirements which must be met by importers, please refer to the Questions and Answers (PDF)document for Importers. You can find up to date information on wine import requirements on the TTB website here.

Importers of natural wine produced after December 31, 2004, must comply with certification requirements set forth under the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004 to ensure that the practices and procedures used to produce the imported wine constitute proper cellar treatment.

Wine Importers (Alcohol): Anyone wishing to become a beverage alcohol importer (IMP), importing into the United States beverage alcohol not for personal use, and subsequently distributing the imported beverage alcohol to wholesalers or retailers, must file this application.

Wine importers also must also obtain a TTB-issued Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) for each unique product/label. To obtain a COLA, the importer must file an "Application for and Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval", on TTB F 5100.31 (PDF) with TTB’s Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD). The process may be done electronically, through COLAs Online, or by submitting a paper copy of the above form. Contact ALFD for more information on COLAs.

The importer must also meet all State and local requirements. State and local jurisdictions may have their own importation requirements in addition to Federal requirements. Importers must contact their State alcohol control board and/or local authorities for more information.

The importer must ensure that the producer of the alcohol beverage is registered with the FDA and provide FDA with advance notification of an importation. FDA administers these requirements which are part of the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. You may also visit the FDA’s Bioterrorism Act website for more information.

Importers are responsible for all applicable Federal excise taxes and duties. For more information on excise taxes, please see our tax and fee rates page. For information on duties, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Duty Rates website.

Complete FAQ can be found here.

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BTNBevBroker Connect - Connecting Beverage Brokers, Wine Brokers and Liquor Brokers to your brand

Beveragetradenetwork.com is building the largest active broker system for the beverage industry in the world.  

BevBrokerConnect is a smart system designed by BTN which helps our supplier members connect with brokers in the beverage industry (wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage). Here, brokers will list the countries they are looking to represent. Suppliers will get full access to the broker companies and can contact them directly to ask them for representation. BTNBevBroker helps suppliers find new importers and distributors and then manage them.

Suppliers seeking to expand distribution would benefit in having a Broker who can represent the company. Most of our brokers work on commission basis and have long term relationships with our suppliers. Our job is to help connect the right broker with the right supplier. Brokers can register for Free and list which countries they are seeking products from, so suppliers from that country can contact them.

Brokers, Need More Brands?

If you are a wine, beer, spirits or other beverage broker, please register now. Suppliers will then contact you directly. Once you register, we will also send you a detailed email on BTNBevBrokerConnect.  

Become a BTNBevBroker and register your company for Free >>

The listing is Free. (Only for Brokers in Beverage Business)

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Or Do you already have in-market representation but need to increase your coverage?

BTNBevBroker's can provide broker services to help you develop relationships with distributors in additional territories not yet covered. A healthy brokerage relationship can provide the brand principle with complete control and peace of mind, with BTN acting as the key point of contact between you and the Broker. The brand principle is fully responsible for ensuring the effective shipment of goods to the distributor in the market on receipt of a completed order and payment within agreed terms and conditions based on a commission structure. Terms and conditions are determined on a client-by-client basis. You can search our Brokers by compensation (Commission Bases, Fixed Base, Mix).  

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Eliot's 3L BiB

The Eliot’s brand is owned & operated by Haywood Products Ltd based in UK.

Only supplied to the “On-Trade”

Are delivered in a bespoke 3 litre BiB format which fits our custom produced heater/dispenser units which we supply on free loan to qualifying outlets.

A year round range of hot-served alcoholic drinks which provide an alternative to tea and coffee

Dispenser

The Eliot’s free-on-loan dispenser is a vital part of the Eliot’s drink offering. It is supplied to qualifying outlets and technically supported by Eliot’s nationwide.

There are approx. 12,000 Eliot’s dispensers installed in licensed outlets throughout the UK and this number is now growing by approx. 2,500 – 3,000 every year.

Dispensers are sited in the public eye – on the bar – and by having multiple dispensers with a range of hot Eliot’s drinks, sales from this important bar space can be maximised.

Based in UK, now looking for Importers in USA, China and other parts of the world. Please contact here for price list and our detailed proposal.  

See Full Offer at: http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/featured-brands/eliots-unique-hot-served-alcoholic-beverages.htm

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Why is the sales representative selling your brand the most important person you have in your sales and supply chain?

Definition of a Beverage / Wine/ Spirit Sales Rep (for this article) - The Representative who is selling your beverage products to a Retail Customer (Liquor Store or Restaurant)

In a process format...

A Wine Maker, Brewer or an Entrepreneur has an idea of the product they are going to make. They put all their passion and energies in to making this product.

The Export Manager / Business Development Manager or Sales Manager work very hard to try and get importers or distributors for their brands.

The product comes to the distributor's warehouse and then the sales reps get briefed about it in their 'Friday' meeting.

The Sales Rep takes the new beer sample from the cooler, or the sample bottle of that new wine or spirit or the beverage andputs the bottle in his/her car and starts the Monday morning route.....

Lets pause here and consider a few factors --

a) A lot depends on the state of your sample bottle picked (that it is not a damaged product, not the wrong vintage, its not the Chardonnay where as the Shiraz was the one that got 90+ in that wine brand) 

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CRAFT BEER DISTRIBUTION

Interview with Jon Reynolds (JR), National Sales Manager of Grays Brewing and Southern Italy Imports

Jon Reynolds, based in Wisconsin has 32 years of beer sales experience.

In his tenure Jon as sold beer to retailers and to large beer distributors.

He has worked...

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Please find a list of leading wine trade shows and wine fairs in Europe. A perfect place to meet wine importers and wine distributors in Europe.

International Wine Fair, London, UK

WINE+ exhibition, London, UK

Vinexpo – international wine and spirits exhibition, Bordeaux, France

Vinitaly – International wine exhibition since 1967, Verona, Italy

Saumur Wine Market, Saumur, FRANCE

Les Rendez-Vous Beaujolais, The Pays Beaujolais, France

VINITECH – international event for the viticulture and wine production sector, Bordeaux, France

Forum Vini – International Wine Fair, Munich, Germany

ProWein is the international leading trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany

IBERWINE, the wine exhibition of the Iberian world, Madrid, Spain and Miami, USA

FENAVIN is the Spanish wine sector trade fair, Cuidad Real, Spain

See the complete list here.

If you are a winery and need assistance in any of the above trade shows, please contact BTN for more information. You can also share a booth with us at low cost. Become a BTN member for free and post your brands. Start promoting brands globally.