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Exploring the Diversity of the Rheinhessen Wine Region [Part 2 of 3]

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I recently traveled with fourteen wine journalists and industry professionals to Rheinhessen Germany, one of my favorite wine regions in Germany! We soaked up Weingut Wagner-Stempel (wine festival in Siefersheim), attended a master workshop on the “Top Terroirs of Rheinhessen”, indulged in pinot noir tasting with local producers, along with other pleasant vinous, gastronomic and […]

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Drake Launches 2008 Vintage Champagne

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Having unveiled his first Mod Sélection Champagne in January this year, Canadian rapper Drake is now ending the year by launching two 2008 vintage expressions. Priced at US $480 and US $550 a bottle respectively is Mod Sélection Réserve Vintage 2008, and Mod Sélection Rosé Vintage 2008. Mod Sélection Réserve is a blend of 10% Pinot

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15th Annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival breaks fundraising record

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The 15th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine and culinary fundraiser for medical research and innovation, raised a record-breaking $33 million for key programs funded by Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation (TGWHF), University Health Network (UHN) this past week. Since its inception in 2005, Grand Cru has raised more than $63

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Artcurial Fine Wine & Spirits Auction October 30th and 31st – Paris

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Do you have a passion for both art and wine? If so, attend Artcurial Fine Wine & Spirits auction October 30th and 31st – Paris, which will feature 800 lots, including Mouton Rothschild. Did you know that Mouton Rothschild is famous for its labels? Each year Mouton Rothschild has a label designed by a famous artist

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Prosecco harvest down 3-5%

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The harvest in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore has just come to an end with yields down between 3% to 5% from last year. “This month we have just spent on the Rive vineyards has been one of intense work,” said Consorzio president, Innocente Nardi. Nardi said that this has been an exceptional year for

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Wine Enthusiast names Germany’s Mosel Valley as “2019 Wine Region of the Year Nominee”

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Wine Enthusiast magazine has named one of Germany’s 13 wine regions – the Mosel – as a Wine Region of the Year nominee for its esteemed, annual Wine Star Awards. Each year, the awards honor the outstanding achievements made by individuals, companies, and regions in the wine and beverage world. This year’s 20th annual Wine

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European wine scientists to share expertise and knowledge with Australian Wine Research Institute

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European wine scientists are set to share their expertise with the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) in Adelaide as part of a major EU funded exchange program. A consortium of 13 members of the Oenoviti International network of grape and wine research organizations, including the AWRI, has received €874,000 in funding to allow 39 wine

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Bourgogne Wines Cave de Prestige selection for 2019

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Last week the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) announced the exclusive Bourgogne Wines Cave de Prestige selection for 2019. This year,1,528 samples were submitted for tasting, from vintages 2015 through to 2018. This represents a rise of 34% compared to 2018 and is perhaps not surprising given the very fine 2017 vintage from which 64% of

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Exploring the Diversity of the Rheinhessen Wine Region [Part 2 of 3]

Drake Launches 2008 Vintage Champagne

15th Annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival breaks fundraising record

Artcurial Fine Wine & Spirits Auction October 30th and 31st – Paris

Prosecco harvest down 3-5%

Wine Enthusiast names Germany’s Mosel Valley as “2019 Wine Region of the Year Nominee”

European wine scientists to share expertise and knowledge with Australian Wine Research Institute

Bourgogne Wines Cave de Prestige selection for 2019

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