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Meet the Winegrowers
We are sad to share with you the news of the passing of Gianni Piccoli, the founder of Corte Gardoni. Agronomist, viticulturist, winemaker, and passionate defender of authenticity, Gianni Piccoli’s beautiful wines have been prominently featured at Moore Brothers for more than two decades. You probably know them yourself. More than that, he was our dear friend. And no one at Moore Brothers was closer to Gianni than my friend and…
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Learn from Greg
Robert Ampeau in 2002 (photo: Greg Moore) <strong>Robert Ampeau</strong> was a legendary figure, and an admired colleague of the most important producers in Burgundy, including <strong>Aubert de Villaine, Lalou Bize-Leroy, Dominique Lafon,</strong> and <strong>Hubert de Montille,</strong> whose cellars all contain Ampeau wine. <strong>Ruth Reichl,</strong> the last Editor-in Chief of Gourmet magazine, recorded the impression that Ampeau made on other producers in her 1998…
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Learn from Greg
First, a bit of good news: the United States Trade Representative reported on February 14, 2020 that there would be no additional or increased tariffs on European wine for now, meaning that the USTR’s earlier threat of 100% tariffs on all European wine has been deferred. This announcement, no doubt a result of the full-throated public opposition to the 100% tariff, was a relief after two stress-filled months (thanks to all who took…
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In mid-October, following a World Trade Organization ruling against the EU for illegally subsidizing Airbus, the Office of the United States Trade Representative imposed a 25% tariff on all French, German, and Spanish non-sparkling wines of 14% alcohol or less. Fortunately, at Moore Brothers there were no immediate price increases, as our warehouse was already packed full in anticipation of the busy holiday season (thank you all for…
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Dave's Soapbox
<strong>June 13th - June 20, 2020!</strong> We’re delighted to announce our first trip to Germany, arranged through Moore Brothers Wine Company in partnership with Erica Plotegher, <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecatravelconsulting.com/about/">ECA Travel Consulting</a></strong> providing our customers a curated experience to visit our producers and the cultures where the wines evolve. Erica is a U.S.–based, Italian native with over 25 years of travel and…
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