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The week that was

Top stories: Bulk wine trends and the definition of US wine drinkers into six segments were some of our most read stories this week, alongside predictions for the organic wine category in the UK

• US wine drinkers defined in six segments
• Premium and new formats offer big opportunity for bulk wine market
• Organic still wine consumption to increase ...
• Five wines awarded grand gold medals for bulk sales
• Richards resigns from the IMW
• Diageo narrows gender pay gap and launches two scholarships aimed at women

Analysis and Insights: We investigated the lesser-known American wine regions worthy of attention, such as North Dakota.

And, we visited Surrey indie The Vineking to explore its latest venture - The Tasting Rooms in Reigate

• Differing States: US wine regions on the rise 
• Your local, approachable indie wine merchant 

People and Opinion: Joe Fattorini shared more wacky wisdom on the psychology of sales, while Jerry Lockspeiser talked us through the many ways a wine brand can rise above being a functional, forgettable nobody.

• Joe Fattorini: Is your wine list upside down?
• Jerry Lockspeiser: Wine needs to project values – not vineyard soil type - to be heard