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- Natural wines transported by sail power17 May 2013, 4:00 pm
More than 3,000 bottles of wine have been sailed into London by a new company keen to demonstrate the environmental benefits of old-fashioned wind power.... - Bordeaux 2012: Montrose, Clinet, Domaine de Chevalier release17 May 2013, 11:00 am
New price releases are being met by an increasingly small pool of buyers in the Bordeaux 2012 campaign.... - Michelangelo Pistoletto's Ornellaia works net £240k at London auction17 May 2013, 7:52 am
A collection of commemorative bottles of Ornellaia 2010 designed by Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto sold for £238,000 last night at an auction in London.... - Chinese investors snapping-up 'one chateau per month', say estate agents17 May 2013, 6:55 am
From the beginning of 2011, a leading Bordeaux real estate agent says, an average of one Bordeaux chateau per month has been sold to a Chinese investor.... - Cambridge and Copenhagan qualify for Left Bank Bordeaux Cup final16 May 2013, 3:58 pm
Cambridge University and Copenhagan Business School have progressed to the final of this year's Left Bank Bordeaux Cup having won their places at the European semi-finals over the weekend.... - Bordeaux 2012: Pichon Lalande, Malartic Lagraviere, Beychevelle release15 May 2013, 4:20 pm
The last two days have seen a few attempts to get what has been described as the âforgotten Bordeaux 2012 campaignâ finally moving, but customers are 'turning their backs on the vintage', merchants say.... - Christie's launches vineyard sales service15 May 2013, 4:15 pm
Christieâs is launching a service to help prospective buyers of vineyard estates.... - South Africa harvest at record high15 May 2013, 4:00 pm
Wine production in South Africa is expected to reach an all-time high this year after the 2013 grape harvest outstripped expectations to reach nearly 1.5m tons.... - Rupert Murdoch buys Bel Air wine estate15 May 2013, 2:00 pm
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has purchased Moraga Estate vineyard in Bel Air, Los Angeles, for a reported US$29.5m.... - Wine Australia chief leaves as merger is prepared14 May 2013, 3:00 pm
Wine Australia chief executive Andrew Cheesman is stepping down as the organisation prepares to merge with the countryâs Grape & Wine Research & Development Corporation (GWRDC)....
- Louis Royer Cognac appoints Mangrove as UK distributor11 January 2013, 1:14 pm
Mangrove has been appointed UK distributor to Cognac distillery Louis Royer in a bid to increase distribution in the UK.... - Chivas launches Pininfarina collection11 January 2013, 10:08 am
Chivas Regal has launched three limited edition products with Italian luxury car designer Pininfarina. ... - Brugal rum moves into the off-trade11 January 2013, 9:17 am
Maxxium UK-distributed Brugal rum is now available in the UK off-trade after seeing an impressive uplift in the on-trade of 200% MAT volume growth.... - Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Armit Wines10 January 2013, 4:21 pm
To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News reports from Armit Wines Burgundy 2011 en primeur tasting.... - Tesco Everyday Value alcohol range not in breach of code, Portman Group rules10 January 2013, 3:44 pm
The Portman Group has ruled that Tesco's budget alcohol lines do not breach responsibility rules after a consumer complained that its Everyday Value branding encouraged immoderate consumption. ... - SWA slams proposals for Scotch whisky tax10 January 2013, 12:38 pm
The chief executive for the Scotch Whisky Association, Gavin Hewitt, has defined proposals to put a bottle tax on whisky as "ludicrous".... - Live news blog: Christmas trading results10 January 2013, 11:35 am
Keep up to date with how the leading multiples, discounters and specialist retailers did over the Christmas and new year trading period with the Harpers live news blog.... - Bibendum to launch new initiative at annual tasting10 January 2013, 11:01 am
Bibendum is to help its customers tailor their ranges to suit consumer preference by launching A Matter of Taste at its trade-only annual tasting in February.... - Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte boasts strong performance in 201210 January 2013, 9:20 am
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has strengthened its position among the leading Champagne brands by posting its second most successful performance ever for 2012.... - Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Institute of Masters of Wine Burgundy Seminar9 January 2013, 12:54 pm
To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Anne Krebiehl reports from the Institue of Masters of Wines seminar and debate on Burgundy held this week....
- Stein’s Law and the Coming Crisis in Argentinean Wine14 May 2013, 9:00 am
Stein’s Law, named for famed economist Herbert Stein, holds that if something cannot go on forever it will stop. Unsustainable trends ultimately yield to the inevitable in one way or another. Stein’s Law seems to be simply stating the obvious, but you would be surprised how many people find a way to ignore the obvious […]... - Extreme Wine South Africa: VinPro Information Day 20149 May 2013, 9:00 am
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be returning to South Africa early next year to speak at VinPro Information Day on January 23, 2014. (You can read the agenda for the 2013 Information Day program here.) VinPro, the service organization for 3600 South African wine producer members, announced yesterday that it will merge with Wine […]... - Tasting Notes for Three Colorful New Wine Books7 May 2013, 9:00 am
A number of new wine books arrived earlier this year. Sensing that I wouldn’t be able to find time to give reviews my full attention while in the final revision stages of Extreme Wine, I offered three of them to my university students for Spring Break reading. The only catch: they would have to write brief […]... - In Vino Veritas? The Truth About Wine in Three Tastings30 April 2013, 9:00 am
In vino veritas — in wine there is truth — this is one of the touchstones of the wine enthusiast world. I like the sound of this, but I admit to being a bit confused by two recent wine tastings that I organized where the wines easily fooled us (or perhaps we just fooled ourselves), […]... - Book Review: Lewin on Claret & Cabs23 April 2013, 9:00 am
Benjamin Lewin MW, Claret & Cabs: The Story of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vendage Press (to be published May 1, 2013). What is it about the tension between Burgundy and Bordeaux that casts such a spell on wine enthusiasts? I’m not really sure. They say that in Bordeaux you talk about wine and in Burgundy you drink it. Bordeaux […]... - Books Covers, Best Sellers and Great News about Savour Australia 201316 April 2013, 9:00 am
The conventional wisdom disagrees, but I say what’s wrong with judging a book by its cover? People judge wines by their labels all the time! OK, so maybe it is a bad idea as a general rule, but I encourage you to make an exception for my next book, Extreme Wine, which is sailing smoothly towards […]... - Fly-over Vineyards: How Climate Change Redraws the Global Wine Map10 April 2013, 9:00 am
There has been a lot of buzz about climate change and the future of wine recently, starting with a New York Times article on Sunday and spreading all around the web. Now there is a video to help us envision the research. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so a cool “fly-over” […]... - Washington Wine: More Than the Sum of Its Parts?9 April 2013, 9:00 am
This post starts with a roundabout tour of Taste Washington, considers the changing of the guard at The Wine Advocate, and ends with an idea for a new “Brand Washington” slogan. Hop on board — it promises to be a wild ride. >>><<< My plan for Taste Washington, as reported in last week’s post, was […]... - Imaginary Guides to Washington Wine2 April 2013, 9:00 am
Taste Washington bills itself as the nation’s largest single region wine and food gathering. This year it was bigger and better than ever. Bigger — two days instead of one — with 225 wineries (out of the roughly 700 in the state) pouring about a thousand different wines. A great opportunity to survey Washington wine […]... - Between Two Worlds: The Paradox of the Columbia Gorge AVA26 March 2013, 9:00 am
Washington State produces much more wine than Oregon, but Oregon wines are sometimes easier to find outside the Pacific Northwest. That was a paradox that I discovered as I traveled around the country last year on the Wine Wars book tour and giving alumni talks for the University of Puget Sound. The Signature Wine Advantage One […]...
- 30 Second Wine Advisor: Fun pink bubbly
Pink Champagne doesn't exactly have the best reputation. But this bad rap isn't exactly fair.... - 30 Second Wine Advisor: Aromatic whites: Scent plus!
Aromatic whites? What's that all about? Don't all wines have aromas? Well, yeah! But some wines - a random array of whites in particular - take "aromatic" up to the top. Try this: Compare a Chardonnay to a Viognier.... - 30 Second Wine Advisor: Trio in white
Let's get right to the point: I love red wine. It's got flavor, aroma, body, complexity and balance, and it goes great with food. Every now and then, though, I need a whack upside the head to remind me that white wine is good.... - WebWineMan: Washington's Wines: Worth a Look
The U. S.'s northernmost wine-producing region, Washington state, has soil and climate conditions that give it a clear advantage over the rest of the country in producing wine. Richard Fadeley's panel tastes a sampling of some of the best.... - Taylor Eason: More flavor, less money: Buying wine on a budget
More and more Americans are drinking wine daily, but most of us can't fork over $20 per night for the stuff. Taylor Eason has put together tips to finding "super affordable, tasty wines to pair with dinner or to scratch that end-of-the-work-day relaxation itch we all have."... - Vino e Cucina d'Italia: Superb Italian Wines - From Texas
Not all wines from Italian grapes are made in Italy. Recently, Neil Duarte visited Flat Creek Estate - a winery in Texas which uses Italian varieties to produce wines that he rates as superb.... - From Amazon.com: Hugh Johnson's 2013 Pocket Wine Book
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is an indispensable reference for the wine lover. Updated annually, this handy guide packs an incredible amount of information into a pocket-size volume.... - Oxford Town Wines: Anderson Valley: A hidden gem
When John Juergens visited California's Anderson Valley, he was overwhelmed by the natural beauty - and found some excellent wineries.... - Favorite Wine Links: Wine Grape Varietal Table
Here's a direct link to Steve De Long's delightfully geeky new wine-grape chart, a must-have gift for the serious wine hobbyist on your list....
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- Grilling Guide: Chicken17 May 2013, 4:00 am
Chicken is like the blank canvas of the culinary world. Mild and amenable, it’s an easy vehicle to bring global flavors to life. So this summer, instead of just slathering on the barbeque sauce, let your chicken take you to the far flung corners of taste. With so many choices to choose from, you can be adventurous and inventive when it comes to grilling chicken. The meat tends to pick up flavors from marinades quite quickly, and if you are careful to prevent the skin from burning, you can... - Cocktail of the Month16 May 2013, 4:00 am
The first time I saw a caipirinha (pronounced Kai-Pee-Reen-Ya) on a cocktail menu, I assumed it was a typo. Not only had I never seen a caipirinha at a bar, I’d certainly never heard of the base spirit that makes it so exceptional, cachaca. A big advocate of trying new things, I jumped at the opportunity to try this new libation that I wrongfully assumed was a signature twist on a margarita. One sip and I realized that not only was this nothing like a margarita, it was one of the most refr... - Only In Piedmont15 May 2013, 4:00 am
I'm sitting here in Piedmont on a beautiful late spring day, lamenting the coming rains as well as the masses of tourists. The fact that this spring has been decidedly wet certainly contributes to a mad rush like this when the weather turns, but what I’ve seen is ridiculous! Ridiculous, but expected. I mean how long can the treasures of Piemonte escape our collective attention? I am of course talking about the glorious wines, but also about the food. Even the people and the accommodat... - Bars We Love: The Wayland14 May 2013, 4:00 am
Alphabet City is one of New York City’s most eclectic neighborhoods, not just because of the diverse range of people who inhabit it, but because of the cultural attractions that are on every corner. Bars and restaurants of all different shapes, sizes and cocktail prices have set up shop in Alphabet City for the young and outgoing customer base that it attracts, making this a fairly overwhelming part of town, but a fun one nonetheless. The Wayland, a cozy cocktail bar on Avenue C, boasts an... - A Calistoga Classic14 May 2013, 4:00 am
Last year I was lucky to have suffered from an excess of riches, but my travel schedule pushed reporting on many events to the bottom of my pile. I'm only now catching up with all of my notes, so while these notes are delayed, they certainly warrant publication. Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon is considered one of the blue chip Napa Valley Cabernets, with a long history of producing distinctive wines that age like few others. Chateau Montelena Barrels image courtesy of MasonCooper via ... - Indulge Your Senses14 May 2013, 4:00 am
Are you ready to feed your inner self? Need a getaway where you can take advantage of the culture, arts, weather and cuisine of one of the nation's great cities? If you win you'll be able to pick your destination from one of our five exciting options: New Orleans, Austin, Memphis, Portland OR, or San Diego. You'll enjoy a two night stay and a pair of fabulous dinners while you indulge yourself! All you need to do to is enter in Kettle Brand's® Pros vs. Joes Cook-Off Sweepsta... - Barolo 2008 Revisited14 May 2013, 4:00 am
With just a few days to go before my departure for Piedmont, I was thrilled to have been able to join in Antonio Galloni’s brilliant La Festa del Barolo this year. Featuring a tasting of 2008 Barolo, it was perfect timing; a chance for me to revisit this excellent vintage, and to help set the stage for my upcoming tastings from the 2009 vintage. In case you missed my report last year on my tastings of the 2008 vintage, which you can find here, let me just say that I was thrilled with what... - Chianti for Every Day13 May 2013, 4:00 am
Often overlooked, and suffering still from its days in straw covered fiasci, Chianti continues to offer great value to the savvy shopper. A large region of Tuscany is devoted to the production of Chianti of all sorts and stripes, and while the wines may not be the rock bottom values of the past, they are also not the thin, shrill wines they once were. Increasingly, and with a modicum of outside influence, the wines of Chianti are finding their way; continuing to express the red fruits, herb... - What's Coming Up10 May 2013, 4:00 am
People’s Voice Wine Awards are Back! We had a fabulous inaugural People’s Voice Wine Awards in 2012 and are back for our second round! In case you missed it last year, this is the chance for your favorite wines to be nominated and included in this year's voting. With almost 100,000 votes cast last year, and looking forward to more this year, the People’s Voice Wine Awards are a great way to gain exposure for your wines, and the results really reflect what the marketplace t... - Grilling Guide: Veggies10 May 2013, 4:00 am
Some things in life come easily. Others, you have to wait for. After all, you can grill up a steak just about anytime you want (though December in New York probably does not offer optimal conditions). But when it comes to things like baby squash and farm fresh eggplant, there’s a decidedly limited window. And that window is fast approaching. Grilling adds wonderful depth of flavor and nuance to vegetables, and has the added bonus of drying them out, concentrating both flavor and sugars. I...
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