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The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia, which represents producers of Australian wines and brandies, has welcomed the decision to apply countervailing duties to imported French brandy under government anti-dumping laws.
Continue reading ‘Industry welcomes anti dumping duties on French brandy’
Schramsberg Brut Rosé 2004 was served recently at the State Dinner at the White House honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. This continues the tradition of the White House serving Schramsberg sparkling wines at official events. Their wines have been served at over seventy-two events under every sitting president since Nixon’s famous 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China’s Chou En-Lai in Beijing.
At a reception held at the German Consulate in San Francisco recently, officials representing the European Union and leadership from the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced today that Napa Valley has been officially recognized with Geographic Indication (GI) Status as a protected name in the European Union, the first such recognition of an American wine place name.
Continue reading ‘Napa Valley Receives Geographic Indication (GI) Status in Europe’
The Eighth version of the Wine Salon – “VIII Salón del Vino en Chile” was confirmed for September 7th and 8th of 2007 in “Espacio Cero in the City of Concepción”, in the Bio Bio Region. This year, among the exhibitors will include Pisco, Organic Products, Olive oil, Beers, Liquors, Chocolates and Gastronomic Products. Regional wineries as Tierra y Fuego, Männle, Tierras de Arrau, Casas de Giner, Casanueva, Valle de Itata and Viñedos Larqui already confirmed their attendance.
Continue reading ‘Eighth wine salon in Chile: September 2007′
Eight children of California wine grape vineyard employees were given a boost to launch their college careers, thanks to scholarships recently awarded by the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF).
Continue reading ‘Eight scholarships awarded to children of vineyard employees by California Wine’
The 2006 production figures for English and Welsh wines have just been declared, showing that the UK produced one of their highest volumes on record.
Continue reading ‘English wine: bumper crop for UK wine producers’
The Wine Trade Arts Society (WTAS) has been running annual exhibitions
for amateur and professional artists from the Wine and Spirit sector for
over 40 years providing them with a forum to establish, promote and sell
their works. Until recently this has been held at the prestigious
Christie’s Auction House, thanks to support from outgoing chairman,
Michael Broadbent.
Howard Park Wines has scaled new heights in international wine acclaim with the results of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2007 in Belgium.
New Study Indicates France and Italy Fastest-Growing Regions
Case T-418/04: Order of the Court of First Instance of 12 March 2007 — Confcooperative, Unione regionale della Cooperazione Friuli-Venezia Giulia Federagricole and Others v Commission (Action for annulment — Regulation (EC) No 1429/2004 — Agriculture — Common organisation of the market in wine — Rules for the use of the names of vine varieties and their synonyms — Temporal limits as regards use — Legal persons — Persons individually concerned — Inadmissibility)
Continue reading ‘Cooperazione Friuli-Venezia Giulia Federagricole and Others v Commission’
According to the LCBO’s latest report, Spain has reached a 10 percent market share amongst wine importing countries
Consorzio President Marco Pallanti and Tim Atkin MW lead masterclass
Continue reading ‘Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico brings 37 of its top producers to London’
- Strong organic growth*: first 9 months: +10.3%
3rd quarter: +12.2%
- Vigorous organic growth* by 15 strategic brands:
+10% in volume
+14% in value
Continue reading ‘Pernod: Sales for 9 months to 31 March 2007: €4,898 million’
Nuvo Vino announces the first wine thermometer designed to quickly and accurately measure the temperature of the wine itself. Designed to be relished by sommeliers and everyday wine
drinkers alike, the Nuvo Vino Wine Thermometer utilizes the latest handheld
infrared technology to quickly measure temperature without touching the
wine.
Continue reading ‘Nuvo Vino launches cutting-edge wine thermometer’
According to a number of sources, the Catalonian group is selecting staff for its new marketing, administration and logistics department
Continue reading ‘Freixenet considers establishing its own sales network in Germany’
Top Honor from U.S. EPA Highlights Global Leaders in Environmental Stewardship
Continue reading ‘Yalumba first wine company to receive ‘Climate Protection Award’’
Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits business of LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products Group, announces the acquisition of a 55% equity investment in Wen Jun Distillery, one of China’s premium white spirit companies. Jiannanchun, the current owner of Wen Jun Distillery, will hold the remaining 45%, and will contribute actively to the success of the venture.
HwCg, the dynamic and innovative brand builder and wine supplier to the UK
Market, will launch its most intriguing wine range, BRASI, created by
innovative Brazilian estate Ducos Vinicola, at the LIWSF this month.
Continue reading ‘New Brazilian wine range being launched in the UK’
Kumkani, the flagship brand of ‘the company of wine peopleT’, has won a gold
medal at esteemed Belgian wine awards Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for its
Chardonnay/Viognier 2005.
Continue reading ‘Kumkani wins gold at prestigious Belgian meet’
First Venture Technologies Corp. (TSX-V:FEB) reports that at its May 9, 2007 annual general
meeting, David Allard, Fabio Banducci, Geoff Lee, Howard Louie and Ron
Paton were re-elected as directors of the Company.
Continue reading ‘First Venture reports results of AGM and closing of financing’
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