Wine Industry News

  • Turkey: TL 1 mln worth of unlicensed wine seized at ex-PM’s ranch

    The police over the weekend raided former Turkish Prime Minister Tansu Çiller’s ranch in the tourist town of Kuşadası and found 7,750 bottles of unlicensed red wine worth approximately TL 1 million ($620,000). The raid was carried out on Saturday based on a tip the police received from an unkno...
  • US: Legislators approve sale of ‘wine country’ license plates

    SALEM—Oregonians soon may be able to purchase “wine country” license plates, with proceeds going to promote state tourism. The plates cost $30 and feature a countryside vista of rolling hills covered with fields of grape vines. “The wine country plate is unique and distinctive…and wi...
  • US: Wine Researchers Share Findings

    Monterey,CA - For the first time since 1973, Monterey hosted the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s annual conference, drawing an estimated 500 attendees June 20-24. With roughly 40,000 acres of winegrapes planted throughout Monterey County, the region is home to approximately 85 winer...
  • France: Domaine Clarence Dillon buys Chateau Tertre Daugay

    Domaine Clarence Dillon, owner of Chateau Haut-Brion, has bought Saint Emilion classified growth Chateau Tertre Daugay. The 16ha estate, planted to 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, has been owned by Count Léo de Malet-Roquefort of Maison Malet Roquefort since 1978. In recent years, it has been r...
  • British Airways first airline to serve English sparkling wine

    British Airways has become the first airline to serve English sparkling wine - it has selected Balfour Brut Rosé 2007 for first class customers. The 2007 vintage, made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, is being released exclusively for British Airways. Richard Balfour-Lynn, owner of ...
  • Chile’s Fine Wine Exports Surge 19%

    SANTIAGO – Chile’s exports of denomination of origin wines soared 19 percent to $503.9 million in the January-May period, compared to the same period in 2010, the Agriculture Ministry said Thursday. Export volume totaled 151 million liters (39.8 million gallons) during the first five months o...

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