Vintage reports from key wine regions around the world

12.04.12
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Carignan Plantation

Posted by morvanec

Today, on a fruit day, we planted the Carignan in Saint Andeol! Everything went very well and I took heaps of pictures… Morvane

12.04.12
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Meet the real Tain workhorse!

Posted by mareec

Meet the real workhorse at Cave de Tain!

06.04.12
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Boutinot South Africa Grape Harvest 2012

Posted by marindak

The grape-harvest is the culmination of the work in the vineyard and the beginning of the work in the winery. So naturally, a very exciting time for everyone involved. Boutinot vineyards are very site-specific. We believe that each vineyard will …

14.03.12
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Mostly sunny……

Posted by marindak

is for sure an understated description of weather conditions under our South African skies, with temperatures reaching 45 degree C in some wine growing areas this week. Luckily, the growing season was mild to cool. The amount of ground waterlevels …

12.03.12
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Shiraz time!

Posted by marindak

A taste of what’s been happening in South Africa recently. It’s getting very exciting!

22.02.12
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Vintage weary but looking good for Tulloch …

Posted by jeanw

Report from a vintage weary Keith Tulloch: The harvest on this side of the pond has been a tricky one. Mild weather continued throughout Summer, and we’ve lately had more wet days than dry. So far it’s a Vintage to …

22.02.12
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Quick vintage update from Fromm, NZ …

Posted by jeanw

It has been a cold, wet summer in NZ so very bad flowering, especially in varieties like Sauvignon Blanc which is great because it will stop the oversupply. It looks like the season is running about three weeks behind, so …

07.12.11
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Growing season in South Africa, full of surprises!

Posted by marindak

The South African wine industry is positive that a good growing season will yield a larger harvest, despite a decline in the area under vines in recent years. Following a cold winter and moderate to warm spring with good, even …

07.12.11
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Spain – harvest report 2011

Posted by tonyb

A recent ‘The Drinks Business’ report on Spain highlights the fact there’s value to be found in these wines. Click on ’2011 harvest boosts Spain’ by Garbiel Savage (2nd December, 2011) to read the full article.

23.11.11
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A sense of Old Vineyards – South Africa

Posted by marindak

“The grapes from old vineyards are, like men, more tame and easily deliver a better quality grape, more adapted to the place conditions.” The life cycle of a vineyard is so similar to that of us humans.  When young, full …