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 Friday, 18 May 2012
Possible legal battle with concrete egg maker Nomblot
The first egg-shaped, concrete fermentation vessel was commissioned in 2001 by Michel Chapoutier, following discussions with French vat manufacturer Marc Nomblot, whose company has been making concrete wine vats since 1922. Chapoutier explained that he had asked Nomblot to produce a prototype for him based on two years of research, but that he had never signed anything to protect the invention.“Mr Nomblot took my two years of research papers,” said Chapoutier. Link to see technical details of the concrete egg vat.
 Thursday, 03 May 2012
New Depths. New Characters. New Zealand
The Pinot Noir 2013 Celebration will be held on the capital’s waterfront, in the week of 28 January 2013. Dubbed as the "fresh thinking" event, Pinot Noir NZ digs deeper into New Zealand's five Pinot producing regions. Winemakers make available over 300 wines to be tasted and reviewed. On the programme: Day 1 Definitions, Day 2 New Character, Day 3 New Thinking and Day 4 Grand Finale. Click on the website...
 Wednesday, 21 March 2012
The Fifth Great New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification
In 2012, The Great New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification highlights New Zealand’s finest 116 Pinot Noir makers. The following estates are to be applauded on their superb performances in recent years, and have been promoted one level: Carrick, Chard Farm, Forrest, Huia, Jackson, Mount Maude, Neudorf and Saint Clair. The FIVE STARS are: Ata Rangi, Bell Hill, Felton Road and Mt Difficulty. More about, click here.
 Monday, 12 March 2012
Rudy Kurniawan arrested in Los Angeles
Rudy Kurniawan, the millionaire wine collector, has been arrested on fraud charges. The 35-year-old was arrested in Los Angeles yesterday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of trying to sell counterfeit wine that would have been worth US$1.3m if genuine. Read also the article in the New York Times
 Monday, 12 March 2012
No kiwis at LIWF
The New Zealand Winegrowers will not attend at London International Wine & Spirits Fair. According to David Cox, European director of the New Zealand organization, wine producers found the investment not justified. Last year reported 25 wine producers from New Zealand to be on the stand, but only 11 showed up. It looks that ProWein has become the favorite show for New Zealand.
 Sunday, 26 February 2012
Results Argentina Wine Awards 2012
The 6th edition of the most important international contest for Argentina’s wine industry has ended with 18 Trophy, the greatest distinction, and 70 wineries reached a Gold Medal. Between the Trophy winners are Doña Paula Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Bodegas Salentein SA, Portillo Malbec 2011; Trapiche, Finca Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Don Nicanor Nieto Senetiner Bonarda 2010. Complete list here...
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