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Jim  Budd – Muscadet in the Loire has been hit even harder than expected as growers report the crop is Continue reading „Muscadet hit in Loire 08 vintage“

Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja has said that Brunello should operate a two-tier system and allow other varieties other than Sangiovese. Continue reading „Gaja: relax Brunello rules on Sangiovese“

Jane Anson – As the sunshine continues in Bordeaux, the Semillon harvest in Pessac Leognan is underway – around 10 days later than average. Chateau Carbonnieux Continue reading „Bordeaux: Semillon harvest begins, Merlot next week“

1. Witterung und Stand der Vegetation: Nach den Niederschlägen um den 13. September sind die Temperaturen deutlich und nachhaltig gesunken. Während die Höchsttemperaturen tagsüber bei Continue reading „WEINBAUHINWEISE Baden 2008“

Fine, cold and dry: Burgundy harvest begins in sunny weather
Beaune, September 23rd 2008
For some years now, Burgundy grapes have been harvested in early September. This year Continue reading „Burgundy harvest begins in sunny weather“

Howard G Goldberg in New York – A federal judge in New York has cleared the way for millionaire wine collector William I Koch to sue German wine dealer Hardy Rodenstock Continue reading „Judge clears way for Jefferson bottles court case“

Keith Nuthall – Many wines contain sulphites
An EU research project has been launched to prevent allergic reactions to wine, by finding alternatives Continue reading „EU: Research to replace sulphites in wine“

Lucy Shaw – Wine sales in the UK show no sign of slowing despite a turbulent week in the financial markets Continue reading „UK Wine sales buoyant despite credit crunch“

Oliver Styles – Dr Bailey Carrodus, the founder of top Australian wine estate Yarra Yering has died. The celebrated Australian winemaker was Continue reading „Yarra Yering founder dies“

Badische ECOVIN-Erzeuger zeigen sich zufrieden – Biowinzer vom Markgräflerland bis nach Tauberfranken: „Gute Ausgangslage“ Continue reading „Badische ECOVIN-Erzeuger zeigen sich zufrieden“

Nahezu jede Woche eine neue Schreckensmeldung aus Österreichs Weingebieten.
Hagel rund um Continue reading „Hagel, Unwetter und Peronospora-Druck in fast ganz Österreich“

by Sophie Kevany  – A proposed plan by the French Agriculture Minister to reduce pesticide use by half has been welcomed by the anti pesticide Continue reading „French to reduce pesticide use“

by Victor de la Serna  – If the burgeoning trend toward a return to lower-alcohol wine is confirmed by Continue reading „Spain grapples with high alcohol wines“

Didier Dagueneau, one of the greatest Sauvignon Blanc producers in the world, has died Continue reading „Didier Dagueneau dies“

Marcobrunn Erste Lage“ – Gemälde und Wein für Verteidigungsminister Jung. Continue reading „Marcobrunn Erste Lage & Verteidigungsminister Jung“

just-drinks.com editorial team – Vranken remains positive
Champagne house and distributor Vranken-Pommery Monopole has said it can Continue reading „Vranken-Pommery confident of Champagne growth“

Stuart Todd – Bubbles sink for Champagne in H1
Global shipments of Champagne in the first half of this year have posted a slight Continue reading „FRANCE: Champagne H1 shipments show decline – figures“

A group of wine critics in the UK have launched a new website offering recommendations to the public. Continue reading „UK: Wine critics team up for consumer website“

One of France’s principal wine producers will export its 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau in plastic bottles Continue reading „FRANCE: Boisset to export Beaujolais Nouveau in PET“

by Cathy van Zyl MW  – The South African Wine & Spirit Board (SAWB) has agreed that Riesling, rather than Crouchen Continue reading „South Africans agree that Riesling is Riesling“

Jahrgang 2008 – Das Nord-Süd-Gefälle bei der Reife 2008 resultiert aus dem frühen Blütebeginn der nördlicheren Regionen. An Bergstrasse und Kraichgau Continue reading „Baden – Oenologischer Hinweis“

INTRODUCED TO INTERNATIONAL PRESS
Next Sept. 18th-19th, more than 30 journalists and buyers are tasting the new vintages: Continue reading „MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO DOCG“

WEINBAUHINWEISE
ÜBERREGIONALE MITTEILUNG NR. 9 VOM 11.09.2008

1. Witterung und Stand der Vegetation: Continue reading „Baden 2008“

Erste gemeinsame Ernte
Geplant wird seit gut einem Jahr. Mit der heute beginnenden Ernte setzen die Kellereien Terlan und Andrian Continue reading „Die Kellerei Terlan informiert“

Hans Ulrich Kesselring, einer der profiliertesten Winzer der Schweiz, ist tot. Continue reading „Hans Ulrich Kesselring ist tot“