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One of the last of South Africa's rough and tough mining entrepreneurs, self-made billionaire Graham Beck, passed away at a clinic in London this morning. Beck, who would have been 81 in December, was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer two months ago. Source: www.wijnplein.nl

A new strategy and brand designed to reposition the international standing of Australian wine was launched at the Shanghai World Exposition on June 30 2010. A+ Australian Wine can be discovered at www.australiaplus.com. The site will engage his online communities and ultimately assist in prompting a positive change in image, price and representation.

The region of Penedès has accepted the new DO Vino Dulce de Hielo or Vi Dolç del Fred. The new DO will apply from the 2009 vintage. In Penedès grapes are frozen in a cold room, refrigerator, or with dry ice. Freezing on the vines is allowed, but in practice seldom takes place. Sugar additions are forbidden. Click in winemaking process.

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Saturday, July 17

The Åland diver Christian Ekström has made his life detection . In a wreck on Åland , he found bottles with the world's oldest still drinkable champagne . Value : around 50 000 euros per bottle.
Swede Richard Juhlin is considered one of the world's foremost experts on champagne, he said: "anchor the cap tells me that there is a Veuve Clicquot. It is absolutely fantastic in that case " Source: Åland Gazette

Catad'Or Grand Hyatt is a traditional Chilean competition involved in an international jury whose aim is to highlight the best wines of Chile. The competition takes place parallel to the Tour Catad'Or for the jury, press and wine lovers. This year's fifteenth version included 12 international members of the jury.
The seven "Medallas de oro" winners included the presence of two wines Sauvignon Blanc Casas del Bosque 2010. Two traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 from Tamm and Terranoble Carmenere 2008. Finally, three blends of Syrah / Cab Sauvignon / Viognier Caliterra Tribute limited edition 2008, Requingua Potro de Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon / Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon Haras Character 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon/ Carmenere. Click to see the complete results...

Vinos de España organizó en Den Haag Scheveningen la primera presentación de Cava para los profesionales del vino en Los Países Bajos. Participaron 19 productores representantes de todas las regiones productoras de Cava en España. El evento fue todo un éxito. Leer más...