de Peter Niederhauser, le 19. septembre 2012 05:41
Dass James Bond leidenschaftlicher Wodka-Martini-Trinker ist, ist hinlänglich bekannt. Zu besonderen Anlässen jedoch bevorzugt 007 mit Bollinger Champagner etwas Edleres – geploppt, nicht geschüttelt. Erstmals in „Live and Let Die“ auf der Kinoleinwand zu sehen, feiert Bollinger dieses Jahr 50 Jahre James Bond und 40 Jahre Filmpartnerschaft mit der limitierten Sonderedition 2002 Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année.
Wenn im November mit „Skyfall“ der 23. James Bond
de Franz Aregger, le 19. septembre 2012 05:38
by Adam Lechmere -In a sign of the continuing confidence of English wine, Nyetimber has 
appointed former Heidsieck communications director Christian Holthausen to run its marketing. ‘Grande marque’: Nyetimber
Nyetimber in Sussex is one of England’s highest-profile sparkling wine producers. Along with Ridge View, Chapel Down and Camel Valley, it is one of the best-known of the top league of English wine producers. Frequently served up at royal events, it was chosen for the Queen’s barge during the Diamond Jubilee pageant this summer. The estate now has 162ha (400 acres) under vine, planted to the Champagne varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
de Peter Niederhauser, le 19. septembre 2012 05:35
by Chris Mercer – France is to host what is being billed as the first international 
competition solely for Grenache wines, to help shed light on a frequently overlooked grape variety.
Grenaches du Monde (Grenaches of the World) is open to producers worldwide and will take place in Perpignan, the capital of France’s Roussillon region, in January 2013. The news comes as the Grenache Association, a partner in the competition, prepares for its third annual Grenache Day celebrations on September 21st.
de Sigi Hiss, le 17. septembre 2012 14:09
Hamilton Russell Vineyards was announced as the “top achiever” and “Wine Cellar of the Year” for 2012 at the South African Wine Index (“SAWi”) wine awards held on August 22nd in Cape Town.
We are particularly proud of this award given that the South African Wine Index reviews 44 different national and international competitions over a three year period
de Sigi Hiss, le 17. septembre 2012 14:04
by Adam Lechmere -The Macau businessman who has bought Chateau de Gevrey-
Chambertin is definitely not in it for the money, his neighbour Eric Rousseau says.
One member of Burgundy’s wine producing community suggested it was ‘a despoliation’; the National Front also expressed an opinion. Rousseau told Decanter.com he had faith in Ng’s desire to revitalise the moribund estate. ‘There are vines missing and pruning has been neglected; we will need to replant. There’s a lot of work to do.’
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