Wein-News SigiHiss

Ein Bericht über den Silvaner, von Stephan Reinhardt, erschienen im World of Fine Wine (WOFW).

Silvaner – King Riesling’s Queen

Boston-based auctioneer Skinner – a newcomer to wine – has set world records for Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Continue reading “Boston auction house sets record for DRC, Screaming Eagle”

Jim Budd – Four wine dealers who targeted American investors and conned them out of over £1m Continue reading “Four wine dealers imprisoned for fraud”

Howard G Goldberg in New York – A federal judge’s ruling in New York yesterday opened the way for wine collector William Koch to Continue reading “Ruling paves way for collector to sue Zachys”

The world’s first International Sparkling Wine Symposium will take place in Continue reading “International Sparkling Wine Symposium”

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”

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

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”

Adam Lechmere, and Guy Woodward – Decanter contributors Tom Stevenson and Andrew Jefford each won a prestigious Champagne Louis Roederer Award last night. Continue reading “Decanter writers win Champagne Roederer Awards”

An anatomy of taste
Sensory information plays only a part in determining our behaviour, because we also unconsciously Continue reading “An anatomy of taste – Dr. Jamie Goode”

by Dr Jamie Goode

The World Sauvignon Congress, held in Styria at the end of August 2008 brought together 250 delegates from 30 countries. Continue reading “Roundup of the Sauvignon Blanc conference”

by Sophie Kevany – Two French nationals found guilty of faking and selling bottles of wine on eBay were this week sentenced to an eight month suspended prison sentence and fines of over €13,000. Continue reading “Ebay counterfeiters are sentenced”

Krug, Mouton and Latour – as well as a day in the kitchen with Café Anglais chef Rowley Leigh Continue reading “Mouton, Beaucastel, Latour, Krug in charity auction”

VDP Erste Lage Präsentation 2008 in Wiesbaden
von Sigi Hiss

In Wiesbaden fand die alljährliche Vorverkostung der “Erste Lage” Weine, durch Weinjournalisten, Sommeliers und Einkäufer statt. Der Weissweinjahrgang 2007 und der Rotweinjahrgang 2006 Continue reading “VDP Erste Lage Präsentation 2008 in Wiesbaden”

Source: just-drinks.com editorial team

Hong Kong authorities have opened their first International Wine Fair, Continue reading “HONG KONG: International Wine Fair opens”

The Circle of Wine Writers is pleased to offer this annual award, to help develop Continue reading “Circle of Wine Writers – Wine Writer Award 2008″

30 July 2008 | Source: just-drinks.com editorial team
Soft drinks company Britvic is reducing the amount Continue reading “Robinsons unveils lighter bottle”

Forscherteam unter Bayreuther Leitung fand heraus: Alkoholismus wohl älter als die Menscheit Continue reading “Alkoholismus wohl älter als die Menscheit”

Martin Ittershagen, Pressestelle – Umweltbundesamt (UBA)

UBA-Papier zu möglichen “Kipp-Punkten” im Klimasystem - zunehmende Konzentration der Treibhausgase Continue reading “Könnte sich das Klima drastisch und abrupt ändern?”

an analysis by Joel B. Payne

Somewhere between 2.5 and 2.8 of the 17bn wine bottles sold this year will be under Continue reading “Bottles under cork account for less than half of all wine sold”

Rare Rioja wines dating back to 1863 are coming under the hammer at Christie’s to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Marques de Riscal. Continue reading “Rare Riojas up for auction at Christie’s VIDEO”

Im Zuge der aktuellen Ermittlungen  sind von den Behörden in Rheinland-Pfalz nicht nur italienische, sondern auch Continue reading “Die Weinkontrolle Rheinland-Pfalz hat nicht nur italienischen, sondern nun auch spanischen Wein beanstandet.”

Howard G Goldberg in New York

‘Newly discovered facts’ in the ongoing ‘Jefferson bottles’ case have come to light, according to billionaire collector William I Koch. Continue reading “‘New evidence’ in Jefferson bottles case”

Deutsche Weinbranche feiert Winzer vom Kap

Frankfurt a. M./Baden-Baden – Mit einem beeindruckenden Auftritt hat sich Südafrikas Weinwirtschaft am vergangenen Wochenende in Deutschland präsentiert. Anlässlich der 8. Südafrika-Weinshow Continue reading “„Tolle Atmosphäre, exzellente Weine” – 8. Südafrika-Weinshow setzt Maßstäbe”

430.000 Liter Wein beschlagnahmt

Die hessische Lebensmittelkontrolle hat bei einer Sektkellerei in Rüdesheim 430.000 Liter Sektgrundwein beschlagnahmt. Nach bisherigen Analysenergebnissen enthält der aus Italien und Spanien stammende Wein synthetisches Glycerin. Continue reading “430.000 Liter Wein beschlagnahmt”