Margaret River 'worst crisis' forces producers out
An increasing number of Margaret River grape growers are being forced to abandon the region, as plummeting demand combined with an oversupply of grapes has led to losses in the industry.
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India market hampered by 'restrictive' taxes
India has the potential to play a central role in the future of fine wine consumption in Asia, notwithstanding the large barriers to entry, wine professionals say.
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Angelus to become James Bond's claret of choice
Château Angélus may soon become the only claret of choice for James Bond, according to owner Hubert de Bouard.
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Grower loses entire crop to thieves
Thieves using a harvesting machine have stolen the entire crop of a Languedoc-Roussillon vineyard.
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Mondavi: cool 2010 will bring finesse to Napa
The 2010 harvest in Napa Valley could potentially be the greatest vintage in over 35 years, according to Michael Mondavi.
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Scotland in minimum price retreat
The Scottish government has retreated from its proposals to set a minimum price on alcoholic drinks.
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Marlborough wineries in receivership
Several wineries based in New Zealand’s Marlborough have gone into receivership, with indications that more may follow.
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Vins de France 'will be like Coca-Cola': Anivin
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SVL Group buys Chateau d'Avize
A Russian entrepreneur has unveiled plans to buy Chateau d’Avize in Champagne.
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Jack Nicklaus gets into wine
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and Terlato Wines have announced a partnership to create a range of Napa Valley wines.
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Mondavi's private house for sale
The 56-acre estate of the legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi is to be sold, with an asking price of $25 million.
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Chinese women key wine buyers: Vinexpo
Women may play a central role in the future of wine consumption in China, according to new research by Vinexpo.
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Chinese women key wine buyers: Vinexpo
Women may play a central role in the future of wine consumption in China, according to new research by Vinexpo.
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Australian director guilty of supplying 'fake' Chardonnay to Hardys
The former boss of a South Australian wine company has been found guilty of selling Chardonnay adulterated with Sultana grape juice to companies including Hardys.
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Koch sues Christie’s
Billionaire wine collector William Koch is suing Christie’s for fraud.
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Leoville Las Cases releases second wine
Bordeaux second growth Chateau Leoville Las Cases has released its second wine, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases.
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Baboons wipe out South African grape crops
An army of marauding baboons has been terrorising wine growers in the Franschhoek Valley region of South Africa, raiding local farms and devouring grapes.
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Black Tower resurgent with 'premium' range
German wine brand Black Tower has announced plans to produce a new range of Special Release wines, coupled with a new bottle design for the brand.
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Moth threatens Napa vineyards
A potentially devastating pest is threatening the vineyards of Napa Valley.
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Napa wineries 'consider skipping 2010'
Plummeting demand for big name Napa in 2009 has led some winemakers to debate skipping a vintage, and not release the 2010 wines.
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Ancient wine press uncovers bygone export market
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Byzantine-era wine press in Israel.
