NZ Winegrowers quashes rumours of glut
New Zealand Winegrowers has rallied to dispel fears that a bumper crop across the country this year will lead to a wine glut.
Thursday, March 14th, 2013 No Comments »harvest
Theft thwarts London grape harvest
Plans to create a wine made from grapes in Richmond, London, have been called off after losing three quarters of the crop the day before harvest.
Friday, October 5th, 2012 No Comments »US starts 2012 grape harvest
As the 2012 grape harvest begins across the US, Californian growers are reporting a perfect growing season, but other states are counting the cost of a drought-ridden summer.
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 1 Comment »Gouez: Moët is not a machine
Benoît Gouez, chef de cave of Moët & Chandon, has spoken out about the Champagne house, insisting it is not a volume-driven “machine.”
Thursday, July 12th, 2012 No Comments »Vintage variation not just Old World issue
A number of Australia’s top producers have highlighted the extent to which vintage variation is an under-estimated factor in the country’s wines.
Monday, May 21st, 2012 No Comments »California grape shortage: a crisis for 2012?
Wineries in California are scrambling for grapes and wine.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 5 Comments »“Special year” for English wine
Last week’s hot spell has contributed to what looks set to be an extremely good year for English wine.
Monday, October 3rd, 2011 No Comments »Bordeaux 2011: “A winemaker’s year”
Strict selection is required across the Médoc in what promises to be a “winemaker’s year”.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 No Comments »Bordeaux crop “healthy and balanced”
Bordeaux is facing an extremely early harvest but one with good potential.
Thursday, September 1st, 2011 No Comments »Outlook positive across French regions
Champagne, the Loire and the Rhône have all released statements that hint at a good 2011 vintage.
Thursday, September 1st, 2011 3 Comments »
