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Hail destroys vineyards in Slovenia and Hungary (7 hours ago)
Spring hail has demolished vineyards in Slovenia and Hungary.
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Breakthrough in fight against counterfeit wine (9 hours ago)
French scientists have made a breakthrough in the fight against counterfeit wines.
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Christian Audigier's Champagne stolen hours before official launch party (1 days, 5 hours ago)
Christian Audigier's new Champagne launch was scuppered last night after cases of the fashion guru's wine were stolen from London's Movida nightclub just hours before they were to be unveiled.
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Sonoma pioneer Robert Young dies (1 days, 6 hours ago)
Robert Young, the Sonoma County wine pioneer, has died at the age of 90.
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Australian producers aim to boost fortified wine sales (1 days, 6 hours ago)
Australia's fortified wine producers are planning to re-ignite interest in the languishing category.
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Australia's wine industry hit by series of problems (1 days, 7 hours ago)
Australia's wine industry is reeling from a series of unwelcome developments.
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Is Constellation Brands Brewing a Comeback? (1 days, 22 hours ago)
The debt-laden maker of wine, beer, and spirits reported profits that beat forecasts. But will a restructuring and focus on premium brands boost its stock?
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Constellation Brands 1Q profit drops 85 percent (1 days, 22 hours ago)
Constellation Brands Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit slid 85 percent partly on increased restructuring charges, but the wine company's adjusted results still beat Wall Street expectations.
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Constellation Brands Reports Decrease In Net Sales (1 days, 22 hours ago)
Constellation Brands has reported that the net sales decreased 15% for first quarter of fiscal 2010. Total spirits organic net sales increased 13% for the quarter, led by a 33% gain for SVEDKA Vodka.
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ASEV President Proposes Wine Ethics (1 days, 22 hours ago)
Self-regulation would be a marketing plus, and could help the industry guide public policy
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Howell Mountain's Cade: Greenest' winery has a golden future (1 days, 22 hours ago)
High up on Howell Mountain, newly opened Cade Winery gets more than the average amount of sun...Its mountainside exposure is attributable for Cade's opening with the claim of being the "greenest," exclusively solar-powered winery in California. Did we mention it is also organically farmed?
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40 Things Every Wine Lover Should Do (1 days, 12 hours ago)
Have you ever made love in a vineyard or drunk a first growth from a plastic cup in a dodgy motel?
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Fine+Rare Wines moves into Hong Kong (2 days, 12 hours ago)
UK-based wine broker Fine+Rare Wines has opened an office in Hong Kong to capitalise on growth in the fine wine market.
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Appellation America's Beringer Tasting (2 days, 22 hours ago)
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New wine research centre opens in Bordeaux (3 days ago)
Bordeaux's new oenology university and research institute has finally opened.
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Internet not a suitable tool for wine sales, says Vinexpo CEO (3 days ago)
Vinexpo CEO Robert Beynat has dismissed the internet as a commercial tool for wine.
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So Many Grapes, So Little Land to Grow Them On (3 days ago)
Long Island’s southeast region has beneficial marine influences,but the real challenge to making its mark is lack of critical (land) mass.
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Long Island’s North Fork Loves Merlot – But Do the Two Want to Get Married? (3 days ago)
Opinions differ on how closely the AVA should identify itself by its top varietal – or whether it should emphasize diversity.
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Simply Merlot Paradise (3 days ago)
Long Island probably doesn't come to mind as a vital wine region but our Best-of-Appellation tasting proved to be a wake up call to Long Island Merlot. Really. Not just okay Merlot. Truly world class wines. Who would have thought?
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Penfolds trials glass stoppers (7 days ago)
Penfolds is trialling a revolutionary glass stopper system - on the 2006 Grange.
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Bloomsbury Auctions nets $1.35m in first wine auction (7 days ago)
Bloomsbury Auctions took in $1.35m in its inaugural wine auction, held in New York on 19 June.
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Environmentalists call for Boycott of South African wine (8 days ago)
A US-based conservation organisation has called for a Boycott of South African wine, following the shooting of over 40 beached whales near Cape Town.
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Heston Blumenthal to open London restaurant (8 days ago)
Internationally renowned chef Heston Blumenthal is to open his first London restaurant in autumn 2010.
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Wine pundits label France 'dysfunctional' (8 days ago)
Leading wine industry figures have called France - and Bordeaux - 'dysfunctional'.
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Titus Brothers Shooting Blancs First Time Out (8 days ago)
Titus brothers no longer red all over as they weigh in with their own Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
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Vinexpo boss denies assault, files own complaint (9 days ago)
Vinexpo boss Robert Beynat has denied a senior colleague assaulted a competitor and claims that rival show organiser, Anna Serio, was responsible for the attack.
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US rap star Chris Bridges, also known as Ludacris, is launching his own Cognac. (9 days ago)
US rap star Chris Bridges, also known as Ludacris, is launching his own Cognac.
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EU has no plans for an 'alcohol-free Europe' (9 days ago)
While the European Union must take a stronger stance on addressing alcohol abuse, there are no plans for an alcohol-free Europe, says the European Commission's Director of Consumption.
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Penfolds hosts live webcast global vertical tasting (9 days ago)
Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago led a worldwide interactive tasting via webcast, live from the Vinexpo trade fair on Monday.
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Southern Wine and Spirits denies rumours of retreat from Bordeaux (10 days ago)
Southern Wine and Spirits, America's leading wine distributor, has denied rumours it has stopped buying high end Bordeaux.
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The Millennial Dance: How Wineries Connect with a New Generation (10 days ago)
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The Secret AVA: Clarksburg (17 days ago)
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What’s Good For Graeser Should Be Good For The Country (18 days ago)
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From Tuscany to Provence in Texas Hill Country (21 days ago)
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A Fresh Approach to Designating New Appellations (22 days ago)
Author Richard Mendelson has written a new book on wine law which suggests useful changes to U.S. appellation system.
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