SCREW CAPS SURGE TO NEW HEIGHTS

U.S. wine with screw caps increased 24.6% in 2006 according to research released by ACNielsen at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium last week. The latest scan data again shows strong growth, with screw cap closures winning market share as consumers learn more about the closure and overlook stereotypes. According to ACNielsen, sales of wines with screw cap closures surged 24.6% in 2006, 2.3 times faster than the total 750 ml bottled wine category. ACNielsen found white wines, imports and