Mizoram State Turns Semi Dry
Northeastern state of Mizoram is about to get slightly wet with wine made from the Lubrusca grapes grown within the state getting ready to roll out within a couple of months, but it is doubtful that the quality of wines will be anywhere near as good as the PR and media reports claim. However, it is commendable that the state has
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Wine Feature: Chile- Valley of the Dolls
The long tall Chile divided into wine regions as valleys currently numbering fourteen, has been known for bulk and inexpensive value-for-money wines but it shifted gears in the last few years with new wineries like Tabali, Von Siebenthal, Casa Marin, Neyens, Loma Larga and Antiyal adding to the list of existing ones making high quality win |
Rendezvous Highlights Riesling’s Past and Future
The third Riesling Rendezvous hosted jointly by Ernie Loosen, and Château Ste. Michelle ended last week in Seattle with over 350 wine professionals attending from all corners of the world getting a fascinating glimpse into Riesling’s past, present and future. Joel B Payne who was present at the conference reports. “Although Riesli |
NZ Sauvignon Blanc going Sideways?
After taking the world by the storm, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand seems to be in trouble as several wineries in Marlborough have gone into receivership with more expected to follow due to the rising NZ dollar and oversupply of sauvignon blanc, especially in Australia where early signs of resurgence of Chardonnay are appearin |
Waka Waka Eh Eh for S. Africa
South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup successfully might have silenced many of its critics and many are busy calculating the cost-benefit post analysis, but the wine industry claims to have derived a tangible benefit with rising exports making one wish if Indian wine industry could also be a beneficiary of the Commonwealth Games to
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Wine & Health: Alcohol Forum supports US Dietary Guidelines
International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research has supported the Draft Proposal released a month ago by the United States Dietary Guidelines for 2010, with its members endorsing it as balanced and accurate and observing that it does not appear to critically appraise the literature it has used but only reports it. Some members |
