Big boys Veuve Clicquot sue small Italian winemaker
Label similarities prompt Veuve Clicquot to take legal action over small Italian winemaker.
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Aussie dollar drops but so do wine exports
Will cheaper Australian wines mean exports will increase this year?
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Ice Wine in Canada has a very cool harvest
Canada's icewine producers report a strong harvest following the deep freeze affecting large parts of North America.
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Grapes replaced by almonds in California
Californian vineyards ripped up to be replanted by almonds and other nuts and fruits.
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Government accused of cosying up to the drinks business
Government accused of cosying up to the drinks business but WSTA says British Medical Journal report is flawed
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Rudy Kurniawan convicted of wine fraud
Jury reaches guilty verdict on wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan.
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Odour research reveals we don't smell the same
DNA differences show we smell things differently
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New Zealand investing in low alcohol wine for UK
Major investment in low alcohol wines destined for UK market
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Tesco set new sales record pre-Christmas
Tesco has achieved a new record for pre-Christmas sales of wine online through its Wine by the Case site and Tesco.com with sales rising by 28% and 51% respectively compared to the same period a year ago.
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New study finds that drinking in moderation is best
New study finds that moderate drinkers have the lowest mortality rates and heavy drinkers live longer than abstainers.
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Counterfeiting kit found at Rudy Kurniawan's house
Fake wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan on trial in New York.
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Alcohol doesn't make you fat says new book
New book claims alcohol doesn't pile on the calories.
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The future is robot-sorted grapes!
Napa Valley winemaker employs optical grape sorter.
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Russia played politics by banning wine
Moldovan wines and spirits banned from Russia but Moldova begins process of integration with the EU.
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Scotland's BOGOF ban hasn't reduced wine consumption
Alcohol Act 2010 hasn't reduced the consumption of wine, beers and spirits in Scotland.
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Biodynamic vineyards more important than rest of Burgundy!
Producer refuses to use insecticide to prevent spread of leaf disease.
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China Syndrome affecting the world wine industry
Worlds biggest producer and consumer of wine within 5 years but how does that affect those outside China?
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Woodzee shades made from old oak barrels
Sunglasses with frames made from oak barrels which have been used to age Robert Mondavi wines go on sale in December on the Woodzee website.
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Torres discovers new grape variety
Spanish wine producer preserves native Catalan grape varieties
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Give Chardonnay Another Chance!
Hardy's new campaign to put Chardonnay back on the menu
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Corking way to stop counterfeit wines
Cork ID system to help prove wines authenticity.
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Japan gets first taste of Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Japan ahead of release date on 21st November
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Virgin Wines goes independent in bid to grow
Management buyout of Virgin Wines from Direct Wines
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Wine in a paper bottle goes on sale in the US
Paper bottle for wine is world's first.
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Wine investment firm's director banned from boardrooms
Director of liquidated Bordeaux UK is banned from the boardroom for 10 years.
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ThirtyFifty achieve 100% pass rate for WSET students
Outstanding results for first year offering WSET courses.
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Lifting the lid on supermarket wine promotions
The Guardian's Money section sets out to find out whether those half price deals and two for a tenner promotions are genuine.
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Yellow Tail sells its billionth bottle
Iconic Australian Yellow Tail brand has sold its billionth bottle since being launched just 11 years ago.
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The Xmas build up begins with discounted Champagne under £10
Christmas deals in the wine aisles begin.
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Penfolds hosts re-corking clinic in London
Penfolds has held its first re-corking clinic in London since 2008.
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Japanese wines start to measure up internationally
A Japanese wine has won a regional trophy in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards - the first time Japan has ever won a Decanter award
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Treasury Wine Estates claims the Chinese change of leadership is dampening demand
CEO warns that consumer demand for wine in China is softening following the change in leadership in March and austerity measures put in place by the communist government.
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Chile hit by early frost will push prices up
Chilean wine prices are expected to rise after an early frost hits vineyards.
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ASDA plans launch new online store
ASDA plan to double wine sales through online channel
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Clamp down on smugglers
HMRC clamping down on illicit wine smuggled into the UK
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IWSC results released and New Zealand storms in
New World wines sweep the board at IWSC
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Is the demand for low alcohol wine only in the eyes of producers?
Morrisons man argues it is suppliers not consumers that are driving low alcohol wine market.
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English harvest a corker
English Wine Growers upbeat about 2013 harvests
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Taste Test helps boost online wine sales
Morrisons online wine sales surpass expectations
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White wine drinkers self pour more
Study shows colour of wine and width of glass affects size of wine we serve ourselves
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Bordeaux prices continue to slide
Bordeaux prices slide and 2013 not looking hopeful either
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Treasury CEO sacked after massive destruction of wine.
CEO David Dearie asked to leave Treasury Wine Estates
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50 shades of Red and White
Author launches Fifty Shades of Grey wine range
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World 2013 Harvest Round Up
2013 harvesting begins across the globe what effect on pricing ?
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Corked wine aromas stop us smelling
Research at Osaka University shows that the chemical TCA or cork taint doesn't actually produce a musty smell but it suppresses our sense of smell.
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End of cheap Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc in the UK?
Shift in demand increases prices of New Zealand wines and Hobbit Effect in North America
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Drink and Charge with wine?
Intel low power processors powered by wine
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New award seeks to recognise English Wines
The Benevolent charity is to sponsor a new IWSC English wine trophy.
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Ripening weather is unbelievable for 2013 Napa wines
Napa looks forward to a good harvest and great quality.
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Lanson Fizz sales drop not pop!
Lanson champagne sales contract as world recovery kicks in
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