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Frosts have wiped out crops across some of Australia's premier wine regions, including the Barossa and Riverland
3 months, 1 week ago

Frosts have wiped out crops across some of Australia's premier wine regions, including the Barossa and Riverland

ABC  

Grape growers are battling to avoid major crop losses after severe frosts swept across southern parts of Australia in recent days. He said the recent frost was "very extreme", and damage to vines because of the frosty weather could also impact yields into the future. In the Riverland, Australia's largest wine grape growing region, grower Michael Stivahtaris said one fifth …

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Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor

China Daily  

A scene shows an agricultural expert informing the villagers in the early 1980s that the land at the foot of Helan Mountains could serve as an ideal location for planting wine grapes. In the sprawling vineyards of the country's premier wine region, the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in Northwest China, the agricultural work of harvesting grapes can be a high-stakes …

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor

China Daily  

Producer Yi Sirong and the cast and crew members attend a China Central Television show to share behind-the-scenes stories. In the first episode, a scholar discovers the special value of the land, which could serve as an ideal location for growing some of the best wine grapes in the world. Speaking to the villagers who mistake him for a potential …

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Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor

China Daily  

A scene shows an agricultural expert informing the villagers in the early 1980s that the land at the foot of Helan Mountains could serve as an ideal location for planting wine grapes. In the sprawling vineyards of the country's premier wine region, the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in Northwest China, the agricultural work of harvesting grapes can be a high-stakes …

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ningxia shares the fruits of its labor

China Daily  

A scene shows an agricultural expert informing the villagers in the early 1980s that the land at the foot of Helan Mountains could serve as an ideal location for planting wine grapes. In the sprawling vineyards of the country's premier wine region, the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in Northwest China, the agricultural work of harvesting grapes can be a high-stakes …

The 8 best vineyards to visit in France
7 months ago

The 8 best vineyards to visit in France

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Château de la Crée, Burgundy Best for: Santenay pinot noirs Château de la Crée dates back to the 15th century …

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The ingenious wines birthed from black volcanic craters
8 months, 1 week ago

The ingenious wines birthed from black volcanic craters

BBC  

The ingenious wines birthed from black volcanic craters Turismo de Islas Canarias The conical hollows of Lanzarote are built in volcanic ash In Spain's Lanzarote Island, conical hollows built into layers of volcanic ash yield wines that have been created from generations of ingenuity and hard work. The island of Tenerife found eager customers in England – even Shakespeare noted …

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Global wine glut compounds headaches for struggling California vineyards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Global wine glut compounds headaches for struggling California vineyards

LA Times  

Times are getting increasingly tough for many of California’s wine grape growers. “What’s aggravating is that we have grapes that didn’t get picked or sold while the biggest wineries in the state are bringing in cheap bulk wine from overseas,” lamented Lodi Winegrape Commissioner Stuart Spencer. “And we can’t afford to get blacklisted because we have too much wine to …

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Wine grape growers remove vineyards in New South Wales Riverina after historic low prices
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Wine grape growers remove vineyards in New South Wales Riverina after historic low prices

ABC  

In short: Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass estimates losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass estimates losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass said there were losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. "We are …

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How wines from Italy are adapting to climate change
2 years, 2 months ago

How wines from Italy are adapting to climate change

Live Mint  

It has been another unnerving year in the vineyards of Italy, the current world leader in wine production. In Switzerland, Bordeaux.” Ambitious Tuscan vintners, experimenting with non-indigenous grapes, had begun producing signature brands that became known as “Super Tuscans.” Mazzei’s flagship wine, Siepi, made from a blend of local sangiovese and non-native merlot grapes, is much admired by the critics …

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Drought forces earliest harvest ever in French wine country
2 years, 3 months ago

Drought forces earliest harvest ever in French wine country

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — The landscape in the prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux looks the same as ever, with healthy, ripe grapes hanging heavy off rows of green vines. The harvest that once started in mid-September is now happening earlier than ever — in mid-August — as a result of severe drought and the wine industry’s adaptation to the unpredictable effects of …

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Asylum-seekers help produce Italy’s famous Brunello wine
3 years, 6 months ago

Asylum-seekers help produce Italy’s famous Brunello wine

Associated Press  

CASALE DEL BOSCO, Italy — Summer is arriving in Italy’s wine country in Tuscany, and the leaves on the vines shimmer in gold and green. He’s among 24 asylum-seekers from Africa and Asia who are working in vineyards of Tenute Silvio Nardi on this year’s crop of Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s most famous wines. “And one day, I …

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Harvest at Stake, French Winemakers Set Candles and Straw Ablaze to Save Vines From Frost
3 years, 8 months ago

Harvest at Stake, French Winemakers Set Candles and Straw Ablaze to Save Vines From Frost

News 18  

French winemakers have lit candles and burned bales of straw to try to protect their vineyards from sharp spring frosts, with the forecast of more cold nights this week raising fears of serious damage and lost production. “It will also be cold overnight from today to tomorrow so there is a lot of worry,” said Christophe Chateau, from the Bordeaux …

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