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New Zealand ‘could lose top slot’
The New Zealand wine industry could lose its premium reputation if government does not support its marketing efforts.
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One-third of Australia’s vines ‘should be grubbed up’
A leading academic has claimed Australia needs to reduce its vineyard area by as much as 30%.
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Champagne discounting will damage image for years
Deep discounting by Champagne producers is 'very dangerous' if the region wants to maintain its long-term health, a senior Champagne academic has said.
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New Zealand plans US push
A government-funded campaign promoting premium New Zealand wines in the United States is expected to launch this autumn.
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Small New Zealand harvest welcomed
New Zealand wine producers are welcoming a smaller harvest than expected.
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Australia welcomes reduced harvest
Australia is making 'good progress' in reducing its wine glut and now needs to start rebuilding its reputation, a leading industry body says.
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Madiran producer sells en primeur
A leading Madiran producer is launching the region’s first-ever en primeur campaign in the UK.
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Cork uses environmental card in latest campaign
As alternative closures now account for a third of the total market, the cork industry is mounting a new consumer campaign focusing on natural cork’s green credentials.
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Broadbent: Consumer ‘so confused’ by wine
Big business and a lack of consumer knowledge are the latest challenges facing the wine industry, says Decanter columnist Michael Broadbent.
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Asia fails to fulfil en primeur promise
The 2009 vintage was billed as the year the Asian markets would jump aboard the en primeur train but leading merchants are now admitting it did not live up to the hype.
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Bordeaux aims to sweeten up US market
Bordeaux’s sweet wine producers are heading to the US to host after-work parties in a bid to make the category 'young' and 'fun'.
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Berry Bros launches publishing division
Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant has launched a publishing arm.
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High prices, low stocks stifle Asia’s appetite for 2009s
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Champagne best served like beer, say French
French scientists have discovered the secret to keeping the fizz in a glass of Champagne: pour it like a beer.
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Brown Bros buys Tamar Ridge Estates
Leading Victorian winery, Brown Brothers, has acquired Tasmanian producer Tamar Ridge Estates.
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South African wine plan breaches European laws
A South African proposal to allow producers to water down musts would flout European law, says the WSTA.
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Great Western Wines founder explains sale decision
The founder of Great Western Wines has revealed why he sold his business to London importer Enotria.
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Constellation’s Amberley Estate sale ‘atypical’
Drinks giant Constellation insists its retention of the Amberley Estate brand name after selling off the assets does not set a precedent for future divestments.
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Languedoc clarifies new ‘simplified’ pyramid system
France’s Languedoc region claims a new grand cru and grand vin system will ‘simplify’ life for its consumers.
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Georgian Archbishop takes top Masi prize
A Georgian archbishop has been awarded the Masi International Wine Prize for his services to the country's wine industry.
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Australia in difficulty but top performers increase: Langton’s
The number of fine wine producers is on the rise in Australia despite the industry facing 'difficult times', Langton's has said as it releases its new Classification.
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Jancis Robinson joins fight against McLaren Vale development
Jancis Robinson, one of the world's best-known wine writers, has pledged her support against the construction of a shopping mall on prime vineyard land in South Australia's McLaren Vale.
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Kiwi wine to display carbon emissions, by the glass
A New Zealand wine will be the first to display its carbon emissions by the individual glass serving.
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Aussie petition accused of protectionism
An online petition calling on Australians to drink local has been accused of protectionism.
