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New Alsace Chief Calls For Sweetness Code On Labels
26 August, 2010
 
  New Alsace chief calls for sweetness code on labels August 25, 2010   Stuart Peskett Sweetness codes could be a feature of every bottle of Alsace wine if the new president of the Alsace trade council has his way.... view more
 
 
Second Generation Mornington Peninsula Winemaker Wins National Award
17 August, 2010
 
PRESS RELEASE TUESDAY 17TH AUGUST.   SECOND GENERATION MORNINGTON PENINSULA WINEMAKER WINS NATIONAL AWARD   Although the wine industry on the Mornington Peninsula is barely 30 years of age the quality of its wines and winemakers can not be... view more
 
 
Italian Wine-Grape Harvest Looks "Good to Excellent"
13 August, 2010
 
  Italian Wine-Grape Harvest Looks ``Good to Excellent,'' Grower Group Says By Jeffrey Donovan - Aug 11, 2010 7:33 PM GMT+0800 Italy’s wine-grape growers expect a good harvest this fall, with the northern Piedmont and Trentino regions... view more
 
 
Sin Tax Would Hit Wine Sales
4 August, 2010
 
Sin tax would hit wine sales Sarah Hudson WEEKLY TIMES August 4, 2010 THE Australian wine industry can expect a super profits-style tax possibly within five years, the nation's leading wine commentator has warned. Wine maker, author, critic and... view more
 
 
Wine Consumers Benefit with New Grigio / Gris Wine Label
4 August, 2010
 
Wine consumers benefit with new Grigio/Gris wine label In a world-first, Australian producers of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris wines now have access to a simple labeling device which tells consumers the 'style' of the wine. Called... view more
 
 
Kingston Estate awarded Double Gold
29 July, 2010
 
Kingston Estate awarded Double Gold at San Francisco International Wine Competition   Adding to their 25th anniversary celebrations, Kingston Estate has been awarded a prestigious ‘Double Gold’ at the 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition for their... view more
 
 
Wine & Dine at home
29 July, 2010
 
Wine the most popular drink as customers continue to stay at home Wine is the most popular drink in Europe, America and Australia for consumers choosing to stay at home rather than go to bars... view more
 
 
Automated Wine Dispensers
29 July, 2010
 
Automated wine dispensers launched in Pennsylvania For the first time in the US, Pennsylvania shoppers are buying wine from automated wine kiosks. The kiosks, two of which have been installed in the town of Harrisburg, hold up... view more