Proposed burns spark concerns
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There was a meeting held yesterday by the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation in the Pemberton wine region to discuss proposed burns in the area.
New courses offered in international wine sensory evaluation
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Curtin University of Technology is set to become the first Australian university to offer wine sensory evaluation courses at its Margaret River Education Campus.
2009 Champagne sales better than expected
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With the recession in full swing, 2009 was expected to be a disastrous year for sales of Champagne. But as the recession seemed to ease towards the end of the year, final figures are not nearly as catastrophic as initial reports predicted.
South Coast Wine Show judging complete
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The South Coast Wine Show took place on January 22, with a record 164 wines from 25 wineries participating.
Surge in Hong Kong demand for tablegrapes
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There has been a major surge in demand for Australian grapes in Hong Kong and a massive untapped Chinese market beckons according to the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI).
Adelaide Hills Wine Festival offers masterclasses
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The Adelaide Hills Wine Festival, Crush, taking place this weekend, will give visitors opportunity to meet the names behind the wines in a series of tutorials.
Wine for Haiti
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The earthquake tragedy in Haiti has spurred the wineries of the BoozeMonkey wine community to take action to assist.
High-speed train threatens vineyards
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State-of-the-art technology and winegrowing do not always make perfect bedfellows as recent dealings between the French railway system (RFF) and château owners in the Graves region of Bordeaux have illustrated.
Record amount spent on wine in 2009
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In its new Wine Market Report Plus, market intelligence provider Key Note estimates that the UK consumer spent a record amount on wine in 2009, an amount that accounted for 20% of all household spending on drinks and 28% of the alcohol market.
Surge in Hong Kong demand or tablegrapes
Posted by Daily Wine News | Filed under Wine Reviews
There has been a major surge in demand for Australian grapes in Hong Kong and a massive untapped Chinese market beckons according to the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI).