SACRAMENTO, CA, January 27, 2006 – A record-breaking 10,200 wine and grape industry professionals filled the Sacramento Convention Center this week to hear and see the latest industry developments at the 12th annual Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.
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Archive for January, 2006
“Environmentalists Fight Vineyards’ Spread
In the fog-shrouded forests of California’s remote North Coast, winemakers believe they’ve found the perfect terrain to grow the notoriously fickle pinot noir grape prized by connoisseurs… Environmentalists are fighting the conversion of timberlands into vineyards, which they say destroys wildlife habitat, erodes the soil, contaminates the water with pesticides and opens the door to development.” - January 21, 2006, Associated Press
Interviews with:
Chris Poehlmann, Friends of Gualala River
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Nick Frey, Executive Director, Sonoma County Grape Growers Association
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Companies mentioned: Codorniu, Premier Pacific Vineyards, Calpers, SCGGA, Friends of the Gualala River
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From France, the most traditional wine-producing country, comes a forward-thinking innovation for an environmentally-conscious world. In early 2006, Boisset America will introduce French rabbit™ Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot: vintage-dated, appellation-specific French wine in unique 1 Liter octagonal-shaped Tetra Prisma containers that boast screw-top closures and label-free packaging. French rabbit™ offers premium-quality, consistent, South of France wines from sloping hillside vineyards, inviting consumers to “savor the wine, save the planet.” Indeed, it is one smart rabbit.
Continue reading ‘Old World Winemaking Meets New World Vision – Boisset debuts French rabbit™ vintage varietals in 1 Liter Tetra Prisma’
Entry forms for the 2006 Competition will be sent out in January 2006.
If you would like to receive an Entry Form for the 37th International Wine & Spirit Competition and are not already registered with us, please register your interest at info@iwsc.co.uk
Alternatively entry forms will also be available online from January 2006
Once again the popular pre-auction winetasting for the public will be held in Cape Town on Wednesday, 22 February and provides an ideal opportunity for winelovers to taste some of the extraordinary wines that will be offered for sale at the annual Nederburg Auction in Paarl on 7 and 8 April this year.
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Stock Exchange Announcement
Continue reading ‘Company response to Takeover Panel Media Release regarding the Dromana Rights Issue’
on Monday January 16th, 2006 - Media Release
The Takeovers panel advises that it has received an application dated 15th January 2006 from Mr John Hempton, s shareholder in Dromana Estate Limited (Dromana), and Mr Simon Maher, a director of a corporate trustee for a trust that is a shareholder of Dromana (together known as shareholders), in relation to a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue (Rights Issue) to be conducted by Dromana, the terms of which are set out in a prospectus dated 11th January, 2006.
Continue reading ‘Dromana Estate Limited Rights Issue - Panel Receives Application’
The 7th annual Wine Evolution Global Sales and Marketing Forum will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. This event will host more than 20 speakers from the world’s wine export markets, focusing on the USA, UK, Asian and German markets. The two-day event will focus on the key markets of the UK, Germany and Asia, with a particular focus on the booming Chinese market. Attendees will discuss current topics such as new opportunities arising from the reemergence of the American market and increasing consolidation issues, while also sharing their views and expertise on marketing and sales strategies. The forum gives wine managers and journalists alike an opportunity to network and connect on issues and trends such as trade, discounting and developing markets.
For more information, visit www.winevolution.org.
CARMEL, Calif.–Jan. 26, 2006–Morgan Lane, a real estate brokerage company specializing in luxury country, rural, suburban and urban properties in Northern California’s Wine Country communities, announced today it has opened a real estate office on the Monterey/Carmel Peninsula.
Continue reading ‘Morgan Lane, Luxury Real Estate Broker in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Opens Office in Carmel; Company’s Expanding Presence in Monterey/Carmel Peninsula Complements, Reflects the Area’s Burgeoning Wine Country’
Sven Bruchfeld Joins Team as Chief Winemaker
Continue reading ‘Viña Santa Carolina announces new head of Winemaking’
Evans & Tate Ltd (ASX: ETW) have announced the appointment of Andrew MacLachlan as Chief Financial officer.
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The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
The first certified sustainable viticulture program in California
Lodi, CA – The first California Vineyards to achieve certification in the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing were recognized 17th January for their pioneering achievement. The Lodi Rules are California’s first set of appellation-wide sustainable viticulture standards. These standards have been peer reviewed by scientists, academics and environmentalists, and are endorsed by Protected Harvest, a non profit organization that independently certifies farmers’ use of stringent environmental growing standards.
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Richard Sands, Chairman Constellation Brands talks to W Blake Gray from the San Francisco Chronicle
Continue reading ‘Q&A with the man who’s buying the wine world: Interview with Richard Sands’
VI International Wine & Winemaking Exhibition, V International High Degree Exhibition and I International ALCOPREMIUM Exhibition will be held on February 2 - 4, 2006 in Odessa.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jan. 26, 2006– A regular quarterly cash dividend of 28.00 cents per share on Class A and Class B Common Stock was voted by the Board of Directors of Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFB).
Stockholders of record on March 8, 2006 will receive the cash dividend on April 1, 2006.
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An international selection of 50 specialist journalists, lead by the ICEX, sampled the best Spanish wines made with the country’s main varieties at Madrid Fusion, a gastronomic summit where the US topped the bill.
Continue reading ‘Madrid Fusion shows the World Spain’s noblest grape varieties’
Alzania “21 del 10” 2003, made by the Navarran oenologist Jose Manuel Echeverria, has landed the top prize of Best Wine at the International Miami Wine Fair.
Continue reading ‘Navara Alzania, The Best Wine in Miami’
January 28 & 29th Show Benefits the New England Medical Center’s
“Summer Camp Program For Children With Disabilities”
Boston, MA – The annual celebration of wine and its finer accompaniments in New England returns January 28 & 29, 2006 at the Seaport World Trade Center and Seaport Hotel. The 15th annual Boston Wine Expo welcomes a greater number of wineries from across the globe to the largest consumer wine tasting event in the nation. More wines, more food and more fun are in store than ever before. Plus, over 25 seminars, specialty pavilions, and the nation’s top chefs offer wine enthusiasts an unparalleled tasting experience.
Continue reading ‘15th Annual Boston Wine Expo remains the USA’s largest show’
Top One-Day Charity Event Set to Start This Week
Naples, Florida, USA.
The vision is simple; to make a profound and sustaining difference in the quality of life of children in Southwest Florida. The mission is imperative; to support charitable and educational programs that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged or at risk children. The event is astonishing; the most successful charity wine auction in the world!
Continue reading ‘Naples Winter Wine Festival 2006: World Famous Chefs, Vintners, Travel, and Cars’
New records were created for wine exports in 2004-05, but with wine production also hitting a new record winemakers were holding record levels of stocks, says the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Continue reading ‘Australian wine exports up but record wine production sees stocks rise’
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