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2008 Bordeaux harvest begins (6 hours ago)
The 2008 harvest in Bordeaux started today with Chateau Carbonnieux in Pessac Leognan bringing in the first Sauvignon Blanc grapes, ten days later than last year.
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California 'drought water bank' in the works (8 hours ago)
The water bank, managed by the Department of Water Resources, will be prepared to move as much as 600,000 acre-feet of water from willing sellers in the north to buyers in the south.
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Virus threatens vines across southwest France (8 hours ago)
A fatal virus that attacks vines is becoming increasingly prevalent across the wine regions of Bordeaux, Gascony and the Charente.
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California Grape Harvest Cause for Wrath (8 hours ago)
Growers and winemakers estimate that the state's grape crop, especially in such prime wine regions as Napa and Sonoma counties and the Santa Rita Hills near Solvang, could be 20 percent smaller than last year and as much as a third less than in 2005.
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Grape expectations a world apart (8 hours ago)
Winegrowers across Europe begin swinging into action to get in their harvest and cope with the vagaries of the weather.
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Strong euro hurting German wine exports (8 hours ago)
The strong euro has hurt the export of German wine to its two most important markets, the United States and Britain, the German Wine Institute said Thursday.
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China's Grape Wine Market Report, 2008 (8 hours ago)
This report analyzes the status quo of China's grape wine industry including supply & demand, market, import & export, grape wine consumption changes, and the development trends in details.
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Drastic EU reforms will eliminate Italy's DOC and IGT denominations (3 hours ago)
New EU wine reforms will destroy centuries of winemaking tradition and cause market chaos, say industry professionals in Italy.
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Sauvignon Blanc next for northern Europe (3 hours ago)
Sauvignon Blanc could thrive in northern Europe if average climate temperatures continue to rise, a conference has heard.
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Fake wine detector developed (3 hours ago)
French scientists have developed a technique that detects fake wines using similar methods to those used in the fine art world.
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Quinault sold to LVMH's Arnault (13 hours ago)
Bordeaux Chateau Quinault has been sold to billionaires Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère.
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Banfi scorns report on Brunello (13 hours ago)
Brunello producer Banfi has strongly disputed reports that grapes other than Sangiovese have been found in their wine.
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Fatal fungus threatens vines across southwest France (16 hours ago)
A fatal fungus that attacks vines is becoming increasingly prevalent across the wine regions of Bordeaux, Gascony and the Charente, it has emerged.
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M&S, Wine Society, Green & Blue scoop Decanter Retailer Awards (20 hours ago)
Marks and Spencer and Majestic have been voted the UK's best retailers at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
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Wine world gathers for 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards presentation dinner (1 days, 15 hours ago)
The top names of the international wine world descended on London on Monday night to indulge in some great wines and applaud the winners of the 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards.
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Mouton, Beaucastel, Krug in charity auction (1 days, 16 hours ago)
Krug, Mouton and Latour – as well as a day in the kitchen with Café Anglais chef Rowley Leigh – are up for grabs at a charity auction in November.
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Powell buys back Torbreck (1 days, 16 hours ago)
Barossa Valley winemaker David Powell has regained control of his ultra-premium winery, Torbreck.
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The Treasure of the Guadalupe The Rise of Mexican Wineries (2 days, 8 hours ago)
The Mexican wine industry as a full-scale marketing entity is still in its infancy. But the quality of some its wines suggests that it is only a matter of time before it successfully get their act together.
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Newsom Vineyards Looms Large in Texas Wines (3 days ago)
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South Africa sweeps the board at Decanter World Wine Awards (3 days ago)
In an evening full of surprises, South Africa emerged triumphant from last night's Decanter World Wine Awards.
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Germany astonishes at Decanter World Wine Awards (3 days ago)
There were astonished gasps at last night's Decanter World Wine Awards as a German producer took the top International Trophy for Pinot Noir.
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Michael Mondavi to release first wine (3 days ago)
Former Mondavi CEO and chairman Michael Mondavi is to release his first wine this autumn.
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Macau eliminates wine tax (6 days ago)
In a bid to become a dominant player in the regional fine wine market, Macau has eliminated its 15% tax on wine.
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David Ginola returns to Newcastle to launch award-winning rosé (6 days ago)
Former Newcastle United footballer David Ginola was back at St. James's Park today to launch his award-winning rosé in the north of England.
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Crimson buys Domaine Alfred (6 days ago)
California's renowned Pinot producer Domaine Alfred is about to be snapped up by the Crimson Wine Group.
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Decanter World Wine Awards: more Golds the higher the price (6 days ago)
When it comes to wine, you get what you pay for, the
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Australian Vintage back in profit (7 days ago)
Australian Vintage - formerly McGuigan Simeon Wines - posted a profit in 2007-08.
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Rosé consumption in the pink (8 days ago)
The popularity of rosé has been confirmed as new figures show the number of regular wine drinkers who drink rosé has risen by over 60% in the last three years.
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Bottle Shocked: Uncorking the Real Gustavo Brambila (9 days ago)
What's the difference between real life and the way Hollywood sees it? With the feature "Bottle Shock", quite a bit.
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New Headliner on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula (14 days ago)
Shawn Walters, winemaker for up-and-coming Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery explains why the Michigan AVA is a world class wine region, which is just being discovered by more than the locals.
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Climate Change Comes to the Wine Business (16 days ago)
European and U.S. experts are putting together compelling data about the effect of climate change on wine - though few wineries are paying attention
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Suisun Valley Transitions from Bulk Grape Growing to Premium Supplier (17 days ago)
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TAPAS can enlarge your brain... and extend your life (25 days ago)
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Central Cal’s Magic Act: Turning A Jug Wine Region into a Premium One (28 days ago)
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The Coolness Factor: Rethinking Where Varietals Grow Best (29 days ago)
When cool climate grapes grow in a warm climate area and produce spectacular wine ostensibly atypical of that area, the question arises: “So just what defines a so-called cool climate?” Dan Berger runs hot and cold on the answer.
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Philippe Langner’s Napa Valley ‘Project Terroir’ (1 month ago)
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