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South African wine industry rooted in human misery, says rep...

There is no question of its flair for producing a world-class chenin blanc, cabernet sauvignon or pinotage at an affordable price. But the provenance of South Africa's wines is altogether less savoury, an investigation by human rights [...]

Posted On : Aug, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Orange winery's export deal to China is a first

Orange County's Barboursville Vineyards will soon be selling wine in China. Gov. Bob McDonnell's office announced the trade agreement yesterday. In May, McDonnell led a trade mission to several Asian countries, including China, an [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Wine Bloggers Conference pops a cork in Va

The Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2011 convenes this weekend in Charlottesville. What’s that, you say — there aren’t enough wine bloggers to hold a convention? Shows what you know! The conference is sold out, with m [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Port Wine Information

Port wines derives it name from the the city of Porto located in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. Port wines are usually made from combination of up to five different grape varieties, Touriga Nacional, Tin [...]

Posted On : Jul, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Most Popular Red Wine Types for Your Rack

Wine is produced all over the world from single varietal grape selections to popular varietal blends to please almost every palate, from the novice to the seasoned wine taster. Red wine happens to be the most popular choice the world over [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Chewing gum found in 'wine' bottle bought in Liverpool

The gum was found by a person who bought the bottle from a shop in north Liverpool. Trading Standards officers raided the shop and seized 50 75cl bottles which were on sale for £5 each. Initial tests show the so-called wine had oxid [...]

Posted On : Jun, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Madoff's wine fetches $41,530 for Ponzi victims

Every little drop helps. The eclectic wine and spirits collection belonging to imprisoned Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff fetched $41,530 at an online auction held on Wednesday. All 59 lots, ranging from fine Bordeaux to the types of smal [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

China wine drinkers increase, UK biggest importer: new figur...

China’s wine consumption and wine production are set to increase exponentially over the next four years. China: surge in consumption and production According to the latest figures from International Wine and Spirit Research (IWSR), [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Report: Brown-Forman seeks buyer for wine assets

A spokesman for Brown-Forman Corp. declined to comment on a report today in the Wall Street Journal that the Kentucky-based alcoholic beverage giant is selling all or part of its wine holdings, which include Hopland-based Fetzer and Bont [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Wine growers excited by export future

New Zealand wine growers are excited about a potential multi-million dollar Russian export market opening up. A Free Trade Agreement is being negotiated with Russia and John Key believes the Russians want to get a deal signed off by 2012 [...]

Posted On : Nov, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Napolean III-era claret that 'probably tastes like vinegar' ...

A bottle of wine from Napoleon III's reign in France almost 150 years ago has sold at auction for a record £147,020. The 1869 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild was sold by Sotherbys in Hong Kong to Chinese investors, along with a serie [...]

Posted On : Nov, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

The Pinot posse

The Fête de Pinot Noir celebrated those dedicated, perhaps foolhardy souls who are bewitched by the siren song of what is often referred to as The Heartbreak Grape. These intrepid vintners, who toil in vineyards and cellars in vari [...]

Posted On : Sep, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Export wine focus turns to top table

A new Government-backed push into the US aims to build a super premium wine category for the billion-dollar export industry. Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee said the wine industry was at a turning point. As it was starti [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Wines produced in Thailand are gaining popularity

Wines bottled and produced in Thailand gained popularity towards the end of the review period, thanks to better marketing and distribution. One of the leading producers of Thai wine, Siam Winery Co Ltd introduced several brands towards t [...]