Office of Champagne, USA Press Releases

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The Sparkling Wine War; Pitting Trademark Rights Against Geographic Indications. Business Law Today. By Carol Robertson:

"But European producers have long recognized the importance of "terroir"—that wine made from grapes grown in a particular location will have a unique taste. The word "terroir" has no English translation. It means place, certainly, but also it implies soil characteristics, climate, and altitude, for example."

09/01/2010
Australia stops mislabeling Champagne
Producers can no longer use European names on Australian wine

07/20/2010
200 year-old bottle of Champagne found at sea– still drinkable!
How to make your bottle last

07/15/2010
Make your summer movie experience sparkle
Sip Champagne during this season’s blockbusters

06/15/2010
Can’t make it to Champagne, France? Where to get your next glass
Champagne Bureau insider tips on Champagne bars and restaurants

04/22/2010
Wedding Season: Pop the Champagne!

03/16/2010
Champagne Heralds Lighter Bottle, Cutting Carbon Emissions
Part of larger carbon reduction campaign designed to cut emissions 25 percent by 2020

02/23/2010
Your Champagne Questions Answered!

02/03/2010
Two Renowned Wine Regions Join Growing Global Coalition to Protect Wine Place Names
Declaration Expands to 15 with Addition of Long Island, NY and Rioja, Spain

02/03/2010
Ad Campaign Urges Consumers to “Unmask the Truth” About Champagne & Wine Place Names
Campaign Expands To Ensure Wine Purchasers Know Where Wines Come From

11/03/2009
Schramsberg and Beringer Vineyards Awarded First Annual Truth-in-Labeling Award of Excellence for Leadership in Accurate Wine Labeling
Award highlights leaders in U.S. Wine Industry who use truth-in-labeling to put consumers first

10/31/2009
Don't be Tricked by Sparkling Wine Disguised as Champagne
Test Your Champagne Knowledge

09/14/2009
Champagne Announces Forecast for 2009 Harvest

09/09/2009
Ask a Champagne Expert

08/25/2009
Submit Champagne Questions to be Answered in Online Chat with Expert

07/21/2009
Champagne Bureau Announces Wine Writers and Consumer Activists Eleanor and Ray Heald as Winners of First Annual “Champagne Award”
Award Given on Fourth Anniversary of International Declaration

05/14/2009
National Consumers League Letter to Congress
NCL Urges Congressional Action on Wine Labeling Laws

04/28/2009
A Champagne Quiz: Match your Champagne to your Wedding

04/01/2009
How to Spot a Fake
Tips to Avoid Getting April Fooled by Mislabeled Champagne

03/15/2009
Champagne Bureau Celebrates World Consumer Rights Day
Urges Consumers Nationwide to Sign Petition to Protect Wine Place & Origin

03/09/2009
Letter to Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner
Letter is signed by Representative McDermott, Representative Blumenauer and Representative Perriello

02/14/2009
Champagne Shipments Boosted by Valentine’s Day Purchases
And Tips for Readers on Getting the Biggest “Pop” for your Buck

01/01/2009
Office of Champagne, USA Reports New Years Champagne Data

11/12/2008
Champagne Unmasks the Truth
Office of Champagne, USA Announces Amped-Up Advertising Campaign

09/22/2008
Office of Champagne, USA Announces Start of 2008 Harvest, Launch of Video News Release
VNR Highlights Unique Terroir, Winemaking Process, Latest Trends

03/27/2008
Poll Shows Majority of U.S. Wine Purchasers Against Misleading Labels
Consumers’ Concern Comes as Second Anniversary of Bilateral Trade Agreement Brings No New Action

01/10/2008
Belgian Customs Agency Destroys Shipment of American Sparkling Wine Mislabeled “Champagne”

12/07/2007
Office of Champagne, USA Announces Winners of Third Annual Champagne Pairing Culinary Contest

08/23/2007
Record-Setting 2007 Champagne Harvest Commences

06/18/2007
Champagne Leads Salute to Napa Valley at Vinexpo

05/31/2007
Office of Champagne, USA Unveils New Advertising Campaign

05/01/2007
Office of Champagne, USA Kicks-off 3rd Annual Champagne Pairing Culinary Contest

04/11/2007
New High-Speed Train to Reach Birthplace of Champagne

03/21/2007
Six Renowned Wine Regions Join Growing Effort to Protect Place Names

03/21/2007
Joint Declaration to Protect Wine Place and Origin News Conference

03/13/2007
Champagne Announces Candidacy for UNESCO

03/01/2007
Champagne Shipments to U.S. Soar in 2006

11/30/2006
Florida, Oregon, Texas Culinary Students Win Second Annual Culinary Contest