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Ciatti Sees Bulk Wine Business Becoming Healthier

|Ciatti detects overall market sentiment in thee bulk wine and grape markets feeling a little healthier than a year ago. “There has been a firming up of some asking prices on specific bulk wines in specific areas,” says Ciatti's latest California Report.

There's even a suggestion that some suppliers may be waiting to see if their remaining inventory is worth more now than before harvest. But, Ciatti says, bulk buyers are hesitatnt and pricing "remains challenged."

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