April, 05, 2013 Winemaking: New Thinking in the Brett Debate

(Wines&Vines) - As much as it’s reviled, Brettanomyces still has its supporters in those who think a little bit of barnyard or wet dog imparts a distinct identity to their wines. The clean, modern winemaking practices of the sort espoused by the University of California, Davis, have pu...

April, 05, 2013 UK: Hugh Johnson cellar to go under the hammer

(Decanter) - First-growths dating back more than 50 years and a large selection of vintage German wines are among a host of bottles to be auctioned from Hugh Johnson's cellar. Johnson said that it was 'agony' deciding which bottles to part with for the auction, which will take place on May 16 at ...

April, 04, 2013 US: California wines pour on the marketing

(ChinaDaily) - A brand-awareness campaign in China by California wine makers will meet the palates of local oenophiles next week when a bottle-bearing trade delegation from the state visits Beijing and other cities. The Wine Institute, a San Francisco-based group that promotes California's wine ...

April, 04, 2013 Bulgaria Bestows Its Wine 'Oscars'

(Novinite) - Bulgaria's largest international commercial exhibit of wines " Vinaria 2013" has bestowed six "Golden Rhyton" awards and 125 medals at a ceremony held Wednesday evening. The competition has been very heated, says Prof Plamen Mollov, Chairman of the National Vine and Wine Chambe...

April, 04, 2013 Brits are biggest in-flight boozers

(TheDrinksBusiness) - British air passengers have been voted the heaviest drinkers according to a survey of 700 international cabin crew by Skyscanner. Holidaying Brits beat the Russians into second place according to the travel site, which also polled UK passengers for their reaction to the con...

April, 04, 2013 Wine market sparks gold rush in China

(WesternFarmPress) - Despite counterfeits and market mayhem, a scramble is on for access to an exploding Chinese wine market and U.S. exporters are counting on China to continue reaching for the wine bottle — California style. A billion Chinese each drank 1.4 liters of wine in 2011, or at ...

April, 03, 2013 Club W Is Your Wine Matchmaker

(Mashable) - Finding a bottle of wine that suits your tastes — and doesn't turn out to be a disappointment once uncorked — isn't easy for the non-sommelier. Club W, an online wine club, wants to change that by identifying what you like and making suggestions. Mark Lynn, CMO at C...

April, 03, 2013 Northwest Focuses on Wine Profiles

(Wines&Vines) - A recurring topic of conversation across the Pacific Northwest remains the need and opportunities to boost the region’s wine profile—collectively, as well as each state’s individual wine industry—with wine consumers. While the distribution agreeme...