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WINE NEWS - MARCH 2008 |
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1 March 2008
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FOSS has released OenoFoss, a new analyser providing instant quality control of grapes and wine. The simple-to-use OenoFoss analyser meets a growing demand from wine producers for rapid and easy-to-obtain information in support of decisions such as when to pick grapes, how to control fermentation or when to bottle.
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7 March 2008
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If you enjoy wine evaluation and would like to learn more, the University of Stellenbosch now offers the Certificate in Wine Evaluation Course which is presented throughout South Africa in conjunction with Getsmarter. This is a 10-week course presented via distance learning combined with face-to-face contact sessions held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
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4 March 2008
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Exports of Champagne grew for the seventh year in succession - and reached a record high last year. Total export shipments of Champagne grew by 7.3% in 2007 to reach a new all time record of 150.9m bottles, compared to 140.7m bottles in 2006. This is the seventh consecutive year that exports have grown.
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5 March 2008
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Volume players in wine regions have submitted preferred load shedding times in 2008 power usage surveys, but smaller cellars should open communication channels with municipalities about their power needs too, says Kim Maxwell.
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4 March 2008
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The Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market, an authentic Slow Food market, was launched on Friday 9 February 2008. The market will take place every Saturday from 09h00 to 16h00 on the Square at Bosman's Crossing Trading Village in Stellenbosch. The market was the brainchild of local medical doctor, and mother of three, Gail Blake. Gail was becoming increasingly concerned about the poor quality, chemically enhanced and sweetened food choices available to consumers. She decided to create a fresh goods and fine foods marketplace, where all the food would be local and seasonal.
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4 March 2008
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Who would have thought that wine corks would be so controversial. The voluminous reader response to our features on the pros and cons of corking wine continues long after the articles have appeared. Our learned guest columnist, Richard Grant Peterson offers some empirical evidence to prove that corks have been used for ages because...they work.
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7 March 2008
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Wine expert Tim Hanni tells me I'm a closet White Zinfandel drinker. Oh geez. If word gets out, I'm finished in this town.Hanni, one of the first two Americans to pass England's prestigious Master of Wine exam, assures me that it's not my fault. He believes that taste in wine is physiologically predetermined by the number of taste buds on the tongue. Besides, he says, there's nothing wrong with White Zinfandel.
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12 March 2008
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UK wine drinkers are set to become the most heavily taxed in Europe after the government announced a 14p increase on a bottle of wine. The shock decision, which takes effect from midnight on Sunday, comes as consumers already face price increases on the back of rising costs for grapes, packaging, glass, transportation and energy.
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10 March 2008
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HONG KONG, March 10 (Xinhua) -- The decision to scrap duties on wine and beer was not about making them cheaper, but about creating business opportunities, the financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said Monday. Asking the guests to 'enjoy a sip of duty-free wine or beer' at a joint luncheon of the business community, John Tsang said he was trying to ensure that the policies and actions support economic growth when drawing up the government budget recently.
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19 March 2008
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Master Sommelier George Miliotes, helped conceptualize Seasons 52, an upmarket restaurant that falls under the Darden Restaurants umbrella, with five branches in Florida and two in Georgia. The current director of beverage and hospitality, George oversees all aspects of the wine and beverage program, including staff training and wine buying. Visiting South Africa to blend Cape Classic's Indaba Chardonnay, he answered questions from Kim Maxwell about US consumer wine preferences.
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14 March 2008
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In the first major changes to the Champagne region for 80 years, 40 new champagne growing areas were unanimously approved last night while two will be struck off. Significant increases to champagne volumes are not expected until 2021, but land prices will change overnight.
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
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Just a quick note to thank you and the fabulous Zorgvliet Team including Essie, Sean, the lovely ladies and men who all assist with wine tasting and the great ‘cellar men’ ... |
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NEWSLETTER
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