French appellation seeks name change Thursday 24th July 2008 An appellation in the south of France is looking to change its name in order to avoid being associated with a uranium leak at a nuclear power station in the same region. Full story..
Bordeaux adopts new quality control system Thursday 24th July 2008 A new quality control system introduced this month for Bordeaux wines has been welcomed by producers although it has yet to prove itself. Full story..
Krug: luxury, Mongolian style Thursday 24th July 2008 If you want a luxury hotel, there's the Atlantis Bridge Suite in the Bahamas, the Martinez in Cannes, the New York Plaza – and now a campsite at Krug's Clos du Mesnil in Champagne. Full story..
Grange set sells for $150,000 Thursday 24th July 2008 An Adelaide wine collector today snapped up a full set of Penfolds Grange to add to an almost-complete set of the iconic Australian wine he already owns. Full story..
Complete sets of Grange up for auction Wednesday 23rd July 2008 Two rare complete sets of Penfolds Grange, each worth around AUS$150,000, are currently on the market with another set to be auctioned in August. Full story..
Cos d'Estournel buys Chateau Montelena Tuesday 22nd July 2008 Michel Reybier, the owner of Bordeaux second growth chateau Cos d'Estournel, has purchased iconic Napa estate Chateau Montelena for an undisclosed sum, it was announced today. Full story..
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