Jasper Raats returns to South Africa in partnership with Rudera Wines (South African Wine News)Rudera Wines, prized Stellenbosch winery, has just announced that highly rated winemaker, Jasper Raats, and successful businessman, Johan (Twana) Jansen van Vuuren, have joined the business as partners from October 2008.
Ten Bordeaux And California Reds Head-To-Head (Forbes)Which is better? Taste the wines blind, just like the famous 1976 tasting, to find out for yourself.
Wine, etc.: (The Capital)Women winemakers were a rarity 22 years ago when we began writing this column. Since then women have emerged as prominent, well-respected winemakers on the world stage.
Robert proves a drop above the rest (Toowoomba Chronicle)ACCORDING to one of Stanthorpe's young wine-makers, a passion for excellence, dedication and willingness to work hard are keys to success. At just 18, Robert Cragg is well on his way to a promising career in wine making.
Wine future ensured (Barossa & Light Herald)An even mix of Barossa wines, gourmet foods and warm weather - all savoured by guests - helped to launch two major advances within the Barossa wine fraternity?s 34-year history.
Producer appreciates Burgundy's traditions (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)Pierre-Henri Gagey recalls growing up in Burgundy and sharing glasses of simple, fruity, well-made Beaujolais-Villages red wines with his parents over lunch.
Wine Industry Executive Profile: Wayne Childress (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)Wayne ChildressVice President of Winery OperationsFoster's Wine EstatesP.O. Box 4500, Napa 94558; 707-259-4560; www.fosterswineestates.comProfessional background: general manager, Paul Masson Cellars &Vineyards, Constellation Brands, 2000-07; general manager, Riverland Vineyards,
I'm liking the "lifestyle" of Bohemian Highway (Seattle Times)If you, like many consumers, do the majority of your wine buying as part of your grocery shopping, you see a lot of wines ? especially...
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