Carbon produced by winemaking ‘five times more concentrated than planes’

The strength of the carbon emissions created during the wine fermentation process is ‘five times more concentrated than planes and cars’, according to UC Davis professor, Roger Boulton.

Hamlet: The way we grow grapes today will not be acceptable in the future

The days of using pesticides and herbicides in the grape growing process are numbered according to Villa Maria Estate’s viticulturist, Jonathan Hamlet.

Vodka producer puzzled by theft of 30,000 litres of iceberg water

The CEO of a Canadian vodka producer has been left puzzled after thieves stole 30,000 litres of iceberg water from a tank, worth between CAN$9,000 and $12,000.

The week in pictures

This week in the world of drinks: Gordon Ramsay installs a space pod in a restaurant, a brewery promises free beer to all Norwich City FC season ticket holders, chef Paul Ainsworth becomes a landlord, and Super Tuscan wine brand Ornellaia’s Zurich restaurant gains a Michelin star.

Wiston Estate wins approval for multi-million pound winery project

In focus: Spain bounces back from meagre 2017 harvest

DRC leads Sotheby’s sales once again

Laura Catena reveals her ‘100-year plan’

Cahors ‘pioneer’ Vigouroux dies

Australian Vintage invests AU$11m in packaging facility

Tokara launches new £200 flagship red wine

UK gin exports rise 15% in 2018 to reach £612m

New Zealand in pictures: North Canterbury

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Laura Catena reveals her ‘100-year plan’

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While the Super Tuscans rule, producers are innovating with whites and rosés

Argentina

Winemakers are experimenting with lesserknown grapes, with exciting results

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In focus: How the Douro is taking the lead on climate change

Climate change is having a major effect on the world’s vineyards, including in Port’s Douro heartland. But moves are afoot to tackle the problem head on and prepare for whatever the future throws at the region.

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Cahors ‘pioneer’ Vigouroux dies

Food and wine pairing is ‘a waste of time’ in Asia

World Bulk Wine Exhibition heads to China

Spirits

US Spirits trade body calls on Trump to resolve ‘harmful’ tariffs as whiskey exports slide

UK gin exports rise 15% in 2018 to reach £612m

Vodka ‘to benefit from gin fatigue’

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Paul and Emma Ainsworth take over Sharp’s Brewery pub from Nathan Outlaw

Anchor Brewing brings in the dogs in aid of Flagship February

Beer sales at highest level in 45 years

Liquid treasures from one of Austria’s greatest cellars

Wine writer Geoffrey Dean has the enviable job of tasting a selection of liquid treasures from one of Austria’s greatest (and largest) cellars at Hotel Jagdhof in the Stubai Valley, including a glorious glass of Lynch-Bages 1947.

by Geoffrey Dean