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Swan Valley braces for bumper harvest
18 January, 2012
 
Rania Spooner January 16, 2012 The nation's early-bird wine region is braced to start harvesting this week with big hopes for a bumper season as the year's fruit and wine export prices look ripe. The value of Australian... view more
 
 
Margaret River 'should be protected' says minister as coal application dismissed
16 January, 2012
 
Daily Wine News http://www.winebiz.com.au/dwn/details.asp?ID=7090 Plans to develop coal mining in Australia’s Margaret River wine region have been rejected – but campaigners fear their fight is not yet over. Bill Marmion, Environment Minister for Western Australia, dismissed... view more
 
 
The new night out - Australian wine and produce tasting nights are the new thing
12 December, 2011
 
The new night out - Australian wine and produce tasting nights are the new thing From: news.com.au December 05, 2011 2:35PM Specialised wine and produce nights are... view more
 
 
Screwcap affinity growing among women, younger adults in United States
12 December, 2011
 
Screwcap affinity growing among women, younger adults in United States Female and younger wine consumers are driving greater acceptance of screwcap closures in the United States, according to the latest tracking data from in a new... view more
 
 
Move over white, red and rosé, there's a new drink in town: Orange wine is sommeliers' hippest new
12 December, 2011
 
Move over white, red and rosé, there's a new drink in town: Orange wine is sommeliers' hippest new tipple By Daisy Dumas Last updated at 4:06 PM on 7th December 2011 Orange wines are the latest in wine... view more
 
 
Wine soars as beer goes flat
12 December, 2011
 
Wine soars as beer goes flat Rachel Browne December 11, 2011 Culture shift … alcohol tastes are changing. Photo: Louise Kennerley WHEN glasses clink over a meal this Christmas, they're more than likely to contain a drop of... view more
 
 
Liquor industry faces deadline to introduce health warnings
12 December, 2011
 
Liquor industry faces deadline to introduce health warnings Drinkers will be able to count the calories as they work out if they are "over the limit", under new labelling requirements that have been given the nod... view more
 
 
The new night out - Australian wine and produce tasting nights are the new thing
7 December, 2011
 
From: news.com.au December 05, 2011 2:35PM Specialised wine and produce nights are taking off in small bars. Picture: File. Source: National Features WINE and cheese platters are... view more
 
 
Screwcap affinity growing among women, younger adults in United States
6 December, 2011
 
Female and younger wine consumers are driving greater acceptance of screwcap closures in the United States, according to the latest tracking data from in a new Closures Report 2011, reports La Journee Vinicole. The report, by... view more