September, 23, 2011 France: Hand-picked grapes 'compulsory' for Burgundy wine

(TheTelegraph) - The makers of the most expensive Burgundy wines have changed the rule book to make grape-picking by hand compulsory in bid to defend the region's age-old traditions. The domains, who say machines damage taste and are bad for vines, want other top Burgundy wine makers to follow suit,...

September, 23, 2011 France: Curious winemaking practices

(TheTelegraph) - The makers of the most expensive Burgundy wines have changed the rule book to make grape-picking by hand compulsory in bid to defend the region's age-old traditions. Here are some other practices: 1. Pigeage – a French term for the process or stomping grapes in an open area or fer...

September, 23, 2011 US: Sonoma gets ready to rumble with Napa

(GalvestonDailyNews) - There are rivalries that stand the test of time. The Hatfields vs the McCoys. La Marque vs. Texas City. And when it comes to wine, Sonoma Valley vs. Napa Valley. Sure, it’s not as heated a rivalry as say the annual Battle by the Bay football game between La Marque and Texas...

September, 22, 2011 Worldwide events planned for International Grenache Day

(Decanter) - A series of events worldwide are being planned to celebrate International Grenache Day tomorrow. The idea of International Grenache Day grew out of the success of last year’s International Grenache Symposium in the Rhone Valley. Nicole Rodet, owner of the Chene Bleu estate in Prov...

September, 22, 2011 Treasury cites 'deep discounting' break for sales drop

(Decanter) - Treasury Wine Estates, the wine division of brewing giant Foster's, has reported a fall in sales volumes in its first year as a standalone operation. One of the reasons could be the break with heavy promotional offers and deep discounting, Treasury Wine Estates'CEO said. Sales at the...

September, 22, 2011 Wine Industry Nets Big Profits In Israel

(TheYeshivaWorldNews) - Israel’s wine industry accounted for NIS 1.17 billion in 5771. This represents a drop from the previous year, which closed at NIS 1.2 billion. This year, there was a 20% increase in kosher wine imports to Israel.ccording to a daily HaMevaser report, wine sales in Tishrei ar...

September, 22, 2011 US: The wine industry reports to the world

(NapaValleyRegister) - Two events in the last week gave the wine industry a look at this year’s harvest, and also took a look into the business’ future. First, last week, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers held a press conference to discuss the harvest — “late and light.” In “normal” yea...

September, 22, 2011 Fosters sale shouldn't affect wine industry

(ABC) - Wine grape growers say they shouldn't be affected by the sale of Fosters. The company has joined the growing list of businesses to be sold to an overseas giant, this time to multinational brewer SABmiller. Until recently, Fosters also owned some of Australia's most prominent wine brand...