Saturday, July 13, 2002

TCA Extraction From Cork Closures Is Top Priority

"While talk of cork's obsolescence is widespread, France-based wine and spirits closure producer Sabate announced today new R&D developments for removing TCA and precursors in cork."

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Room for Wine

"Typically, when you move into a new house, it's the bedroom and kitchen that are the first rooms to be settled. But Cliff Rudolph had other priorities - he made an immediate beeline for the "wine cellar.""

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Red wine fights prostate cancer

"Scientists say red wine can help treat prostate cancer. They say compounds in the drink appear to stop the cancer cells multiplying and even encourage them to self-destruct."

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What to do with long-forgotten bottles

"It is a serendipitous discovery: finding a long-forgotten bottle of wine in a cupboard, the back of the closet or under the bed."

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Napa Vintner Gary Andrus Buys New Zealand Vineyard

"Gary Andrus, the co-founder and recently retired CEO of Pine Ridge Winery in Napa Valley and Archery Summit in Oregon, has purchased a vineyard and two other plots of land in New Zealand's Central Otago region."

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Wines that appeal to young palates

"How about a little respect for the wines that made people love wine in the first place? Today's middle-aged wine enthusiasts might be swilling chardonnay and pondering the complexities of cabernet sauvignon, but chances are those are not the wines that captivated them when they were much younger."

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Thank You For Not Rinsing Your Glass in the Spit Bucket

"Sam Sharp, a wine educator at Clos du Val winery along the Silverado Trail, will never forget a private tasting he gave to a group of young women who seemed, well, less than interested in the wines."

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Wine consumption surges in Bermuda

"Bermuda has become a country of wine drinkers as consumption has grown at the expense of spirits such as whiskey, according to BermudaĆ­s liquor distributors."

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Brand New World Moves into Nielson Top 20

"New World wine brands are the main movers and shakers in the latest AC Nielsen/Checkout magazine Top 100 Drinks survey."

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Talks may ease wine barriers

"Wine exporters hope a visit by a top- ranking European Union official next week can be used to air concerns about new European wine labelling regulations...."

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Tuesday, July 09, 2002

Kiwi wines win cup curtainraiser

"The Bledisloe Cup may have taken up semi-permanent residency in Sydney, but a recent transtasman wine challenge was a triumph for both the all whites and reds."

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British woman branded smuggler

"A British woman has cancelled her 40th birthday party after being branded a smuggler and having her van confiscated by UK Customs."

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Smelly Tourists Put Mayor off His Food & Wine

"A French mayor has brought in a new law against smelly tourists who stink of sweat and suntan lotion, putting him off his food and wine as they pass the terrace of his favourite restaurant."

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Kiwi wines win cup curtainraiser

"The Bledisloe Cup may have taken up semi-permanent residency in Sydney, but a recent transtasman wine challenge was a triumph for both the all whites and reds."

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British woman branded smuggler

"A British woman has cancelled her 40th birthday party after being branded a smuggler and having her van confiscated by UK Customs."

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Smelly Tourists Put Mayor off His Food & Wine

"A French mayor has brought in a new law against smelly tourists who stink of sweat and suntan lotion, putting him off his food and wine as they pass the terrace of his favourite restaurant."

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Sunday, July 07, 2002

French will dump wine to restore vintage reputation

"With corporate scandals erupting all around them, the French could be forgiven for turning to the bottle. Unfortunately, if they do, there's another nasty surprise waiting for them at the bottom."

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Sileni Estate Chardonnay 2000 acclaimed in London

"The Sileni 2000 Estate Selection Chardonnay is 1 of only 4 New Zealand chardonnays to have been awarded a gold medal in the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London."

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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc best of San Francisco show

"Charles Wiffen is over the moon. His 2001 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was named "Best Sauvignon Blanc and Best of Show White" at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition."

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Brits prove their love of wine

"A new study finds 64 per cent of British adults are now wine drinkers, compared to 65 per cent in France. And while wine sales jumped by 4.1 per cent in this country last year, in France they dropped by 3.2 per cent, according to a new report by market analysts Mintel."

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French will dump wine to restore vintage reputation

"With corporate scandals erupting all around them, the French could be forgiven for turning to the bottle. Unfortunately, if they do, there's another nasty surprise waiting for them at the bottom."

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Sileni Estate Chardonnay 2000 acclaimed in London

"The Sileni 2000 Estate Selection Chardonnay is 1 of only 4 New Zealand chardonnays to have been awarded a gold medal in the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London."

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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc best of San Francisco show

"Charles Wiffen is over the moon. His 2001 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was named "Best Sauvignon Blanc and Best of Show White" at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition."

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Brits prove their love of wine

"A new study finds 64 per cent of British adults are now wine drinkers, compared to 65 per cent in France. And while wine sales jumped by 4.1 per cent in this country last year, in France they dropped by 3.2 per cent, according to a new report by market analysts Mintel."

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