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May 7th 2008
Austria: Small and seductive

by Sascha Speicher

Austria’s stunning success in markets like the United States, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands is all the more remarkable if one considers the small size and fragmented struc-ture of this Alpine country. For the first time in history, exports exceeded the mark of €100m.

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August 27th 2007
Sherry: the most underrated quality wine in the world

 by David Schwarzwälder

There is little doubt that the double appellation Jerez y Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda is considered by connoisseurs in Spain and beyond as a wine region with a richer tradition than any other in the country.

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June 13th 2007
Germany: Cool Climate Riesling on a Roll
by Richard Grosche

German wine is in a class of its own. Although the growth in domestic demand cannot be ignored, the success of cool climate Riesling in export markets, especially the United States, is perhaps the best indicator of Germany’s standing in the wine world. Compared to France, Italy or Spain, Germany is a small wine-producing country. With an average...
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April 9th 2007
Argentina: Success has many fathers
by Jürgen Mathäß

Despite its size Argentina managed to change direction in a very short period of time. Huge investments have turned what had been an antiquated approach into pure innovation. Of late, the leading export markets are starting to take notice of the unusual...
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April 5th 2007
Bordeaux Blanc Secs: The white Revolution
by Dr. Rolf Klein

Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon are both indigenous varieties from Bordeaux. What could be more authentic then, than white wines from finest appellations? Apart from the world-famous sweet wines of Sauternes, Barsac and Cadillac, there are a number of dry white wines from other terroirs worth discovering or re-discovering: both fresh, juicy whites and full-bodied, barrel-matured wines with ageing potential.
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February 8th 2007
California, where dreams come true
by Ina Hohensee

Today California is one of the leading wine industries in the world. One key to maintaining this leadership position is to further invest in the environment.
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December 19th 2006
Boisset Vins & Spiritueux
by Dr. Rolf Klein

In Burgundy, family tradition counts more than in Bordeaux, where the châteaux reign supreme. The names of the great négociants are no less prestigious marks of quality than the appellations of origin written on the labels of rare Grands Crus. The family owned...
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December 15th 2006
Friuli: Italy’s white wine heaven
by Dr. Steffen Maus

Friulano – a grape varietal, once known as Tocai Friulano is currently being given a great deal of attention. Winegrowers want to take advantage of this! “Soil driven” as no...
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October 11th 2006
Rioja: One of the world`s greatest wines

by Jürgen Mathäß

Spain’s most famous red has reaped repeated success over the centuries. The Rioja success story is based on a great varietal, Tempranillo; but it also owes much to tradition,...

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October 5th 2006
Gruppo Italiano Vini: Bullish on the future

by Dr. Brent Haggard

Brands and brand owners are often horses of quite dif ferent colours. Most every wine drinker has heard of Robert Mondavi, few consumers of its mother, Constellation Brands. Similarly, although by far the largest producer of branded Italian wines – and one of...

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