SA wine industry savours ban on GM yeast (Independent Online)The prospect of genetically modified (GM) yeast being used in South African wines had the local industry in a froth until the executive council under the Genetically Modified Organisms Act denied an application by Hennie van Vuuren to use the yeast in 20 local wine-making regions.
Arab wines shake off 'Chateau Migraine' reputation (Middle East Online)Experts say quality of wine from Arab world constantly improving, quantity increasing.
Arab wine shakes off prejudice (Aljazeera)Wines from the Arab world are experiencing something of a renaissance, with production and turnover growing and quality constantly improving - despite opposition from conservative Muslims.
Arab wines shake off 'Chateau Migraine' reputation (AFP via Yahoo! News) Wines from the Arab world are experiencing something of a renaissance, with production and turnover growing and quality constantly improving -- despite opposition from Islamic conservatives.
Liz Taylor Among Hall of Fame Inductees (The Advocate)Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Moreno, Tiger Woods, and Willie Mays are among the new crop of achievers inducted into the California Hall of Fame, which honors the leaders, inventors, sports figures, and celebrities who have shaped California.
Austrian Sweet-Wine Icon Alois Kracher Remembered as 'Visionary' (Beverage World)VIENNA: Alois Kracher, one of Austria's best known winemakers, has died from cancer aged 48, Austria's wine marketing association said on Wednesday. Kracher, who died overnight Wednesday, was a leading figure in Austria's wine scene.
Commuter ferry to Rockland turns into party boat on Fridays (The Journal News)The cheese platter that Alberto Flores wanted to bring aboard the ferry didn't come through, so he decided to go with Italian heroes. As it turned out, the sandwiches went just fine with the cold bottles of beer 11 of his fellow commuters enjoyed on a recent Friday night.
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