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Young red wine is found to be more beneficial than aged wine, study finds

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A recent study of 16 wines from Australia and New Zealand has found levels of healthy antioxidants, existing mainly in red grapes, decreased significantly over time. CQUniversity lead researcher Mani Naiker said the compound, trans-resveratrol, was proven to have cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic effects. “The more you consume this compound in your food or in […]

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The Fine Wine Market Expands to Further Heights

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Recently reported, July proved to be a positive month for the fine wine market, due to an ever-broadening array of wines being traded. Liv-ex states on its website that the number of unique wines traded on the exchange in the first half of 2020 was 37% higher than the same period in 2019. These are

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Research from University of Cape Town shows old vines add value

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Research from the University of Cape Town shows that using old vine fruit earns winemakers more money. South Africa has finally discovered – and celebrated – its treasure trove of old vineyards. A country that typically renewed its plantings every 15 to 20 years, pretty much as soon as the yields began to decline, was

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Liz Palmer Joins the Judging Panel for the 2020 Canadian Marketing Association Awards

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Award-winning journalist, author, and founder of UpSocial Wine and Spirits Agency Liz Palmer will be on the judging panel for this year’s 2020 Canadian Marketing Association (“CMA”) Awards. Liz will be a judge in the Canadian Marketing Association Awards alongside leading marketing professionals in Canada. This will be the first year that the awards show

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France pours more aid as wine sector faces ‘Major Difficulties’

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This week the government of France stepped up financial support for wine growers faced with a deep drop in demand after lockdowns closed restaurants and bars and U.S. tariffs curbed exports. “The state will increase to 250 million euros its support plan to wine growing and we will request this aid to be distributed as

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Wine Review: Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017

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Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017 This old-vine Burgundy calls for wine tasting on a Vintage Boat on a beautiful summer day in Ontario! Tasting Notes: This Pinot Noir is made from the fruit of a single vineyard (La Dalignère); is richer and more powerful than Sebastien’s other Hautes Côtes wines.

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Milano Wine Week Goes Digital – October 3 – 11 2020

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Milano Wine Week will represent the first international wine event since the global Covid-19 shutdown. This year the organizers have set up a series of food and wine pairing demonstrations with top Italian chefs, for both trade and consumers that focuses on wine providing the inspiration for the dish – this online event will take

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2020 CMA [Canadian Marketing Association] Awards – Judging Commences Today

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I’m thrilled to participate as a Judge in this year’s CMA Awards in the Business Impact Discipline. 2020 shows another record number of entries. Judging commences today across six disciplines: brand building, business impact, customer experience, engagement, innovative media and martech. Within each discipline, entries compete with campaigns in one of nine categories (automotive, business,

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17 ASSOCIATIONS DEMAND END TO WINE AND SPIRITS TARIFFS

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17 associations representing both the US and European wine and spirit trades have submitted comments opposing proposals for further US tariffs on wine, beer and spirits. industry bodies have submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) after news of another tariff review last month. In addition to existing tariffs on still wine, Scotch

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The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux) to set aside wines from 2020 to reduce oversupply

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At its AGM last week, the Bordeaux wine marketing council CIVB unanimously approved the introduction of a reserve stock aimed at “reducing the increase in marketable inventories of red Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations”. By adopting an amendment to the three-year trade agreement for 2020-2023, the CIVB is pursuing the objective outlined last year by

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Young red wine is found to be more beneficial than aged wine, study finds

The Fine Wine Market Expands to Further Heights

Research from University of Cape Town shows old vines add value

Liz Palmer Joins the Judging Panel for the 2020 Canadian Marketing Association Awards

France pours more aid as wine sector faces ‘Major Difficulties’

Wine Review: Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017

2020 CMA [Canadian Marketing Association] Awards – Judging Commences Today

17 ASSOCIATIONS DEMAND END TO WINE AND SPIRITS TARIFFS

The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux) to set aside wines from 2020 to reduce oversupply

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