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The European Commission publishes harmonized oenological practices authorized in the EU

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The European Commission published December 5 2019, in all EU languages, the detailed files of the International Organisation of the Vine and Wine code of oenological practices. The oenological practices are defined, their objectives highlighted, as well as their conditions of use and the types of wines to which they apply. They include various types […]

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Exploring the Diversity of the Rheinhessen Wine Region [Part 1 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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British Columbia’s Okanagan Fall Wine Festival – Virginia Hutton

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I attended the Okanagan Fall Festival this year, along with five other notable Canadian journalists to experience Canada’s premier Fall Wine Festival. This year’s fall wine Okanagan Fall Wine Festival connected wine lovers to winemakers from the region with events designed to celebrate their unique and award-winning wines. Located in southern British Columbia, the Okanagan Valley is

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British Columbia’s Two (Award-Winning) Indigenous Wineries – Virginia Hutton

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During my visit to Okanagan in October, I attended the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, and also had the opportunity to visit British Columbia’s two Indigenous wineries. 50 Years ago, the first aboriginal winery in Canada, Nk’Mip Cellars was launched by former Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Sam Baptiste. Osoyoos, in British Columbia’s, (BC) Okanagan region is

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Geographic Indication Approved for San Pablo, A High-Altitude Mendoza Sub-Region

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San Pablo, a sub-region of Mendoza, Argentina has been awarded Geographic Indication status after a four-year campaign led by local producers. San Pablo is located in Uco Valley, and is the northernmost sub-region in Tunuyán, Uco Valley. It is also one of Mendoza’s extreme regions in terms of altitudes, with vineyards planted between 3,600 ft

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Bottega opens Prosecco Bar at DXB (Dubai International)

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Bottega Prosecco Bar and Restaurant launched this week in Concourse A of the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB). The brand’s second site in UAE, results from the partnership with global travel restaurateur HMS Host International. Deeply rooted in the Italian tradition of fine wine and food, Bottega Prosecco Bar offers a broad selection

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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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Fall WestJet wine tasting at The Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

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The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival kicks off tomorrow. One of the first signature events is October 5th’s Fall WestJet Wine Tasting at YLW in the Carson Air hangar at Kelowna International Airport. The event will have the largest capacity of any indoor wine tasting in the Okanagan, at a venue that will be quite memorable.

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British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards: October 3 2019

Articles, British Columbia, News, Virginia Hutton, Wine News, Wine Tourism / lizpalmer

British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards is BC’s most prestigious wine competition. It is a merger of the province’s two premier judging competitions and is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. This is a celebration of the best wines from across the Province with Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals awarded, as well

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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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