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US: Dallas to amend rules to attract microbreweries, wineries, distilleries
June, 19, 2012
(DBR) - The Dallas City Council committee has come up with new rules that allows opening of microbreweries, wineries and distilleries in the area. Dallas councilman Jerry Allen told NBCDFW that there is a lot of red tape, and that's why they are moving the ball forward, to try to make sure they p...
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US: California wine industry looking for breakthrough variety
June, 19, 2012
(WesternFarmPress) - San Joaquin Valley wine grape growers and vintners gathered in Fresno recently for a lesson in the ABC’s — “Anything But Chardonnay.” Not meant to disparage the Chardonnay variety, a mainstay in the industry, it was a chance to sample wines that go well beyond what is...
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In Spain, Sherry Producers Learn to Think Small
June, 19, 2012
(NYTimes) - IT was after 11 p.m., the usual dinner hour in the heart of sherry country. Olives, almonds and thin slices of ham glistening with oil had been served; platters of langoustines and thick steaks were to come. The attention of everyone around the long wooden table in this quiet restaurant ...
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'Red Obsession' documentary to explore Bordeaux-China relationship
June, 19, 2012
(Decanter) - Further details have been released about the new feature-length documentary about the mutual 'obsession' between Bordeaux and China, starring some of the biggest names in the international wine world. Red Obsession, which started filming during en primeur in Bordeaux in April 2011, feat...
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How bottle variation can lead to an evolutionary challenged wine (Part 1)
June, 19, 2012
(NWWinemaker) - Have you ever wondered why two bottles of wine, supposed to be identical in almost every way, sometimes differ in taste and aroma? In other words: Why would two bottles stored under identical conditions taste different? A few years ago, I was privileged to select and receive a coupl...
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Canada: B.C. government is 'earnest' about importation of wine
June, 19, 2012
(Canada) - With Bill C-311 currently before the Senate, I want to reassure British Columbians our government is committed to opening domestic markets for B.C. wines. Recently, our senior liquor officials attended meetings in Quebec with their provincial counterparts where the direct shipment of w...
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US: Crushpad Closing
June, 18, 2012
(WII) - Crushpad, the upscale, winemaking service that has allowed hundreds of wine enthusiasts, restaurateurs, wine retailers and small-scale winemakers to craft small lots of wines is closing its doors.Multiple reliable sources close to the process confirm that the company was desperately seeking ...
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UK: Fine wine sales boost Majestic Wine's profit
June, 18, 2012
(Reuters) - Britain's Majestic Wine Plc reported a 14 percent rise in full-year pretax profit partly helped by strong sales of its fine wines priced above 20 pounds a bottle. The company, which operates 181 stores across the United Kingdom, said comparable sales from its UK stores for the 10 week...
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US: Dallas to amend rules to attract microbreweries, wineries, distilleries

US: California wine industry looking for breakthrough variety

In Spain, Sherry Producers Learn to Think Small

'Red Obsession' documentary to explore Bordeaux-China relationship

How bottle variation can lead to an evolutionary challenged wine (Part 1)

Canada: B.C. government is 'earnest' about importation of wine

US: Crushpad Closing

UK: Fine wine sales boost Majestic Wine's profit

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