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Powerful Earthquake Rocks Chilean Wine Industry
by James Molesworth
Chile’s wine industry was not spared from the effects of the devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern part of the country early Saturday morning. Wineries in both the Curicó and Maule valleys, which are not far from the epicenter, were especially hard hit, and wineries further north [...]
French court condemns massive transatlantic wine scam
by Suzanne Mustacich
CARCASSONE, France (AFP) – French wine-makers and dealers were convicted Wednesday of selling millions of bottles of fake Pinot Noir to the US firm E&J Gallo in one of the biggest scams ever to rattle the world of wine.
A court handed out suspended jail terms and hefty fines to [...]
HK-Mainland wine pact sealed
Hong Kong and the Mainland have signed a co-operation agreement on customs facilitation measures for wine entering the Mainland market through the city.
The measures include:
* wine duty pre-valuation – registered wine traders can request Mainland customs do a valuation of wine duty 10 working days before the shipment is exported from Hong [...]
Labels influence wine buying
By WARREN BARTON – The Southland Times
The proof might well be in the pudding or, in this case, in the drinking but there is no doubt that our choice of the wines we consume is influenced as much by the labels on the bottles as our expectation of what’s inside.
If it’s a [...]
Expect these wine trends for the new decade
by Jon Bonne’ SFGATE
There’s not much doubt about what has defined wine culture over the past 10 years. Pinot Noir’s debutante moment, the surge of sommeliers, the critter label. Riesling and pink Champagne and screwcaps. But the fact that you’re quite likely reading this on a computer screen [...]
Top tips on signature sips
A deep appreciation of local customs can be found at the bottom of a glass, writes Louise Goldsbury.
For some travellers, sampling a country’s signature drink is simply an excuse to ditch the sightseeing and head to the pub. For others, it’s very much a part of the cultural experience – just [...]
Study Compares Hangovers From Whiskey, Vodka, Beer
Washington (SmartAboutHealth) – With theholiday season here, it is quite common for Americans to indulge in alcoholic beverages. With that said, a new study has compared hangovers from drinks such as whiskey, vodka, beer, and wine to see which leads to the weaker hangover.
The study was carried out by a [...]
Spirits (Liquid, Not Ghostly) for the Holidays
by Valerie Peterson at New York Times
SOME of the hottest — and coolest — holiday drinks on Westchester menus combine up-to-the-minute trends with the comfort and joy of traditional holiday treats. In these inventive nogs, grogs and ’tinis, house-made spice infusions share the spotlight with fresh, local ingredients and [...]
US Drinkers of Cheap Wine Keep Global Market Buzzing
By Emma Vandore, AP Business Writer
PARIS – Is the world drowning its sorrows in cheap wine?
An industry group said Thursday that more wine could be consumed globally this year, thanks to crisis-fueled demand for cheaper or discounted tipples, particularly in the United States.
While that might benefit [...]
Tarted-up wine labels a disservice to female drinkers?
BY AMY ROSEN, CANWEST NEWS SERVICE
Pretty in pink is a common theme. As are images of stilettos, vamp red lips, long limbs and sexy cocktail parties. In a bid to corner the chick wine market, while at the same time helping women overcome their supposed fear of buying [...]
