English wine producers fear ‘British’ confusion
Sales of British wine have surged over the last year, causing a headache for English and Welsh wine producers. English vineyards: not British Figures released by analyst Nielsen show that … Continue reading
English Wine Festival 3/9/11
This Saturday, 3rd of September 2011, North & South Wines will be holding it’s first English Wine Festival. The event will allow producers to showcase their wines to our customers … Continue reading
Merger creates major privately-owned Kiwi wine company
A merger has been announced between New Zealand’s leading sustainable wine producer, Yealands Estate, and Kiwi wine investment company, Ager Sectus. Whilst the Yealands Estate and Ager Sectus brands will … Continue reading
US wine lovers sweet on their ‘moscato’
In a twist winemakers didn’t plan but are happy to cash in on, US consumers are going gaga for ordinary age-old sweet muscat varietals, known here by the Italian moniker … Continue reading
US winemakers hope for ‘grand cru’ after heat wave
In winemaking, a hot, dry summer is part of the stuff that dream vintages are made of. And with the Washington area baking in record-breaking temperatures this summer, winemakers in … Continue reading
Anakena Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Anakena Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Central Valley – Chile Grape Variety – Sauvignon Blanc ABV – 13% Pale straw in colour. On the nose we have orange zest, pineapple, guava at … Continue reading
New Zealand’s ‘golden days’ are over, says industry report
The golden days are over for New Zealand’s wine producers and it must face the harsh reality of a tough global market, the industry’s national organisation has told its members. … Continue reading
Virtual luxury marketplace launches wine section
A luxury online food market has launched a new wine section curated by some of the best-known – and, coincidentally young and photogenic – sommeliers in the US. Gilt … Continue reading
Pommard asks INAO to create first grand crus
The 400-strong union of producers in Pommard in Burgundy will apply to the French appellation authority INAO to promote the premier cru Rugiens and Epenots appellations to grand cru. Currently … Continue reading
De Bortoli to launch new range live online
Family owned Australian wine company De Bortoli Wines has released a new range, BellaRiva, which will be launched today, August 25, live online. Following the launch in Australia and mirroring … Continue reading
Antique Wine Company launches wine academy
The Antique Wine Company has announced the launch of its Marylebone based, AWC Wine Academy. The academy has been set up in response to its clients desire to extend their wine … Continue reading
Trial The Big Wine Festival 2012 at September Taster event
Anyone interested in taking part in next June’s Big Wine Festival in Reading can get an idea of what to expect at a trade Taster event also to be held … Continue reading
Champagne sets dates for ‘extremely early’ harvest
The 2011 Champagne harvest will be one of the earliest on record, with picking allowed to start as early as 19 August. Photo: CIVC Epernay The region’s trade body, the Comité … Continue reading
French harvest bigger than 2010, says ministry
The French grape harvest is predicted to exceed 47 million hectolitres (hl) this year – an increase of 6% compared to 2010. According to figures published by the French ministry … Continue reading
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