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Wein-Plus.com News

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Löw on the opposing team?

On 30. August, the German Wine Eleven will play against the SC Freiburg team, which has a long tradition. Ir seems likely German national coach Joachim Löw will be on the Baden-based team.

Drought continues to be a problem

Australian wine producers are still suffering under the drought, with thousands fighting for survival.

Increases and decreases in exports

French wine producers have been faced by significant decreases in export volumes during the first half of 2008. While there was still growth in value sales, this cannot hide the fact that the wine industry of the Grande Nation faces severe problems.

Strong demand for New Zealand wines

The demand for wine from New Zealand is strong, and export sales have risen to a record high.

Worried about the rain

Wine producers in Bordeaux are concerned about the 2008 vintage. The weather is more wet and humid than they had hoped for, and yields are already reduced in many areas.

Harvest has begun

The 2008 vintage has started in Germany. The first grapes, intended for the production of white must, have been harvested in Dexheim in the Rheinhessen region.

Small harvest volume in Pessac-Léognan?

It appears likely the frost damage caused in France in April will have significant effects on the 2008 vintage. Wine producers in the Pessac-Léognan appellation fear they may face losses of up to 50 per cent.

US authorities investigate possibly fraudulent descriptions

Authorities in the USA are investigating eight wine estates in Saint-Emilion with regard to possible contraventions of descriptive regulations.

Imports increase

Switzerland has imported significantly more wine in the first half of 2008 than in the corresponding period last year.

New sommelier training programme

It is reported by well informed sources that the Geisenheim campus in Germany is currently developing a high-level sommelier training programme.

Plastic for the USA

French wine producer Boisset has announced it will be bottling Beaujolais Nouveau only in plastic bottles this year - at least for the US market.

Water and sugar found in cheap wines

The wine inspectorate in the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg has discovered illegal additives in three Italian wines. The additives are claimed not to pose a health hazard.

Molecar cooking at the ZDF

German state television channel ZDF and the Tre Torri Verlag publishing house will be holding a symposium on the subject of molecular cooking on 1. September 2008.

New board for wine lecturers

The Fachverband Unabhängiger Weinreferenten e.V. (FUW - association of independent wine lecturers in Germany) has elected a new board, and is set to promote the Private Wine Enthusiast diploma it issues.

609 Euros for a single bunch of grapes

Japan, a single bunch of grpaes of the new variety Ruby Roman has been sold on auction for the equivalent of 609 Euros - that is around 40 Euros per grape berry.

Training wine service staff

Wine service staff in South Africa is to be trained in preparation for the football world championships to be held there in 2010.

Cork clinic in Germany

For the first time, Australian wine producer Penfolds will be opening its ocrk clinic in Germany.

Early ripening

Compared to the long-term average, vegetation in the Rheingau region in Germany is currently around two weeks ahead of schedule. Pinot Madeleine grapes already have a must weight of 65 degrees Öchsle, while Riesling grapes are starting to soften.

Majority shareholding in Avignonesi sold

The majority shareholding in the Italian wine company Avignonesi has been sold to a Belgian businesswoman.

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