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The Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair Uncorks Asian Opportunities

The Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair Uncorks Asian Opportunities

The Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair Uncorks Asian Opportunities A successful 2016 edition!   The ninth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on Saturday (12 November). Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 10 to 12 November, the fair…

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The 156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction totals €8,399,951

The 156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction totals €8,399,951

The 156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction totals €8,399,951   On November 20 2016 took place the 156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction. The sale totaled €8,399,951 (£7,355,090 / $9,096,684). It was sold 470 barrels of red wine and 126 of white wine achieved 8,184,216 including premium. It’s the second highest total achieved for the…

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Vinexpo Tokyo 2016, an unique wineworld experience

Vinexpo Tokyo 2016, an unique wineworld experience

Vinexpo Tokyo, offers an unique wineworld experience and tomorrow ‘s trends   Vinexpo Tokyo 2016 will take place on November 15 and 16 at the The Prince Park Tower Tokyo (4 – 8 – 1 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo 105 – 8563). This new edition will offer a rich and exciting two days of wine and spirits…

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Churchill’s launches « Celebrate New Traditions » campaign

Churchill’s launches « Celebrate New Traditions » campaign

Churchill’s launches « Celebrate New Traditions » campaign Churchill’s launches a new international campaign that Celebrates New Traditions associated with Port Wine   Churchill’s Port house launches its new campaign « Celebrate New Traditions » showing how new traditions are created in a modern world. In line with Churchill’s brand new positioning Rethink Port Wine, the campaign gives…

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News : WOW ! by Vinexpo

News : WOW ! by Vinexpo

News : WOW ! by Vinexpo   « WOW ! Authentic wines and true encounters »   As mentioned above on a Vertdevin article Vinexpo has just formalized the creation of WOW ! For the first time ever, Vinexpo Bordeaux will offer an area entirely dedicated to organic and biodynamic wines. This new entity named WOW ! (World of Organic…

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My Top Napa Valley’ wines tasted in 2016

My Top Napa Valley’ wines tasted in 2016

My Top Napa Valley’ wines tasted in 2016 Find the classification of the best Napa Valley wines tasted in 2016     This year I had the chance to taste hundreds of wines from Napa Valley, either directly at the wineries, at different wine fairs or at different tastings. I’m fascinated by Napa Valley’ wines…

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156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

156th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction   The Pièce des Présidents of the 2016 harvest comes from the Corton Bressandes Grand Cru appellation and will be absolutely “UNIQUE” from every point of view!     “The Hospices Civils de Beaune are going through a period of great sadness brought about by the sudden disappearance of their director, Mr Antoine…

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Philippe Bascaules appointed Managing Director of Château Margaux

Philippe Bascaules appointed Managing Director of Château Margaux

Philippe Bascaules appointed Managing Director of Château Margaux     On October 20, Mrs Corinne Mentzelopoulos, owner and manager of Château Margaux (1er Grand Cru Classé at Margaux), has announced the appointment of Philippe Bascaules as Managing Director of Château Margaux starting the 1st of March 2017. “I am very honoured Corinne Mentzelopoulos has appointed me Managing…

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Quinta do Noval launches its 2014 Vintage Port

Quinta do Noval launches its 2014 Vintage Port

Quinta do Noval declares 2014 Vintage Port One of the most famous Quinta launches its 2014 Vintage Port “I am extremely happy to be able to release the 2014 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port. We continue to follow our slightly eccentric path at Noval. The fundamental principle for us is that if we have a…

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Coralie de Boüard presents Château Clos de Boüard !

Coralie de Boüard presents Château Clos de Boüard !

Coralie de Boüard presents Château Clos de Boüard (AOC Montagne Saint-Emilion)     Coralie de Boüard, co-owner and board member of the Château La Fleur de Boüard (Lalande-de-Pomerol) announced the acquisition of Château Tour de Musset previously owned by Castel Frères company. The property is situated in AOC Montagne Saint-Emilion (30 hectares). The terroir is composed of…

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