Another cause of corked wine unmasked
Cork taint microbe MDMP is discovered by research team in France.
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Wineries go under down under
Australian and New Zealand Wineries feel the pressure.
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Spy Valley Wines win big
Spy Valley wine New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the IWSC 2010 awards.
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Majestic profits rising
20% growth in Majestic Wine's profit is reported.
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The Scots abandon minimum pricing
After a fairly lengthy campaign to put a minimum price on alcohol the Scottish Parliament has rejected plans that were part of a new Alcohol Bill.
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Austria has the lowest crop in 25 years
Wine stock is less than Austria's wine consumption.
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Only 400 of the 1400 Threshers stores re-opened
Tough times ahead for off-license chains
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Germany expects smallest harvest in 25 years
The 2010 vintage in Germany is expected to be the smallest in 25 years at 7 million hectolitres.
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Record prices for Lafite
Hong Kong auctions redefine global Lafite prices.
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Green wine anyone?
Kiwi wine first to display CO2 emissions
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Wine blogging comes of age
The European Wine Bloggers Conference was held in Vienna last weekend and attracted 200 bloggers from 30 countries.
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California plans to limit water for frost protection
California's State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has put forward a proposal to restrict the use of water in vineyards to protect against frost.
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All bow to the mighty China
As exports to China grow at the bulk level even the top end are paying homage.
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Taylors releases Very Old Tawny Port
Port company Taylor's will release a 150 year old tawny port called Scion this December at a price tag of £2,500 a bottle.
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12 Amarone families band together to ensure high price maintained
Families take action to maintain high price and reputation of Amarone.
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A spoonful of sugar with my red wine please
Tim Hani MW releases a report the claims those who prefer cheap sweet white wines may have the most sensitive palates.
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Fine & Rare for sale
London Fine Wine Merchant and broker for sale
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Bordeaux harvest nears final stages
Good weather allows more considered picking
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Controversy over PET suitability for wine bottles
Interim findings on plastic packaged wine released
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New wine labelling for English and Welsh wines
New quality standards are being introduced for English and Welsh still wines.
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Tax man chases dead man's wine claiming not fair market value
Inland Revenue clarifies inheritance tax rules on wine
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Waiter there's a frog in my wine
Asda is being taken to court for frog found in Spanish wine.
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Sothebys opens a wine store in New York
Sotheby's Wine opens on Upper East Side
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New system measures tannin levels in barrels
Oak barrels can now be scanned for tannins
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UK Pops Over To Prosecco
UK consumers replace Champagne with Prosecco
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Scotland gives up on minimum pricing
Scotland’s plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol are in tatters after opposition politicians defeated the proposal at the committee stage.
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National US wine distributors fight for survival against monolpolists state wholesalers
The fight to restrict direct wine sales in the United State continues as a revised version of the bill regulating alcohol sales is submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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UK firm in the pink
Nyetimber launches vintage rose
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Asda wine advisor upsells customers
Asda is rolling out its electronic wine advisor machines after a successful trial which led to higher sales and moved consumers up to more premium wines.
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Scotland has a new off-licence chain
50 new stores recreate 300 off-licence jobs in Scotland
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Oak barrels linked to source of TCA
Research finds TCA contamination of oak wood
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The Nations wine clangers.
Survey shows Britons most common wine mistakes.
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Prince endorses giant corks
World's largest corks to be used at Prince Charles's garden party
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Association of Convenience Stores breaks ranks with minimum pricing duty + vat
Great value may continue but extreme discounts may stop.
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No more Aussie Champagne
Rules forbidding Australian wine producers from using European names such as Champagne and Prosecco came into effect on the 1st September 2010.
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English sparkling beats top Champagnes
Ridgeview's English sparkling wine beats top Champagnes at Decanter World Wine Awards
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British drinking less not more
A survey by the British Beer & Pub Association shows UK alcohol consumption has fallen for the fourth year in a row with a 6% drop in 2009.
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Plumpton launches course on UK wine trade
A new wine course on 'The Wine Trade in Britain' has been launched by Plumpton College in association with the Royal Agricultural College.
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Fruit flavoured wines target women
Drinks manufacturer Halewood International launches fruit flavoured wines to target females who have outgrown alcopops.
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Average bottle prices are up
Latest data shows the average price for a bottle of wine in the UK has risen to £4.40, up 13p compared to a year ago.
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Languedoc wines go 'Grand'
A new hierarchy for Languedoc appellations has been confirmed with two new tiers forming a pyramid structure for the region.
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South African look to water down wines
The practice of adding water to grape must, banned throughout Europe, could become legal in South Africa if proposals are given the go ahead by the South African government.
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Anything but Chardonnay, even if it isn't Chardonnay!
The Australian wine company Rivers Wine that sold fake Chardonnay juice has been fined more than A$350,000 (£200,000).
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Scotland backs away from minimum pricing on alcoholic drinks
Scotland look at ways to tackle alcohol misuse.
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Government claims austerity while stocking up its £864,00 wine cellar
£18k of public money has been used to top up Government Wine Cellars.
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Major Sherry producers in illegal cartel
9 Sherry Bodegas fined almost €7m
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Judgment of Paris Chardonnay sells for US$11,325
A relative newcomer to wine has completed his collection of the 20 'Judgment of Paris' wines with his purchase of the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay for US$11,325.
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Campo off Interpol list but his conviction for fraud stands
Pancho Campo MW has been removed from Interpol's 'wanted' list.
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Ice wine from sunny Spain?
A new Denominacione de Origen (DO) has been created in Spain to produce Spanish icewine.
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The Home Office now in charge of drinks
The government has confirmed that the Home Office will take over responsibility for the Licensing Act 2003, which regulates the sale of alcohol in England and Wales.
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