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| April 5th 2012 |
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| Closures that improve the wine |
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By Felicity Carter for Meininger's Wine Business International
The growth in alternative closures has led to a new understanding of the way wine evolves and the particular role that oxygen plays. But the findings have added a new layer of complexity to wine making. It's taken time, money and international expertise to unravel the mysteries and simplifying the answers. |
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| February 17th 2012 |
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| The people business |
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| September 12th 2008 |
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| Leap of faith for Washington wine |
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by Kevin McCallum
Chateau Ste. Michelle almost singlehandedly put Washington on the map, says Kevin McCallum. Thanks to their efforts, the US consumer now knows that the state can produce top quality wine - a state of affairs that has paid off handsomely for the winery. So why are they now buying California icon Stag’s Leap?
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| July 24th 2008 |
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| Osborne: Taking the Sherry bull by the horns |
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by Jürgen Mathäss
In 200 years of business, Grupo Osborne has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs—but can even they save sherry? Meininger's spoke with CEO Ignacio Osborne.
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| July 10th 2008 |
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| Kumala: South Africaīs storm tossed flagship |
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by Andrew Catchpole
Kumala, created as a mass market brand that would give South Africa recognition, got off to a heady start; but managing such spectacular growth proved problematic, with a subsequent decline in quality. Can Kumala climb back to the top?
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| June 27th 2008 |
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| Lion Nathan roars |
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by Felicity Carter
While Foster’s wine division struggles, another big Antipodean brewer is finding that wine suits it very nicely. Meininger's looks at how taking a different path has helped Lion Nathan succeed.
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| May 2nd 2008 |
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| Gallo: The Campbellīs soup of wine |
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by Kevin McCallum
If Mondavi democratised production, Gallo democratised consumption, famously declaring it wanted to be the Campbell’s Soup of wine, giving consumers what they liked to drink at a price they were willing to pay. The company has come a long way since then.
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| April 10th 2008 |
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| Peter Lehmann: Vintage Barossa |
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by Felicity Carter
If any proof were needed that goodwill is a tangible asset, the story of Peter Lehmann and the Barossa Valley would prove it. The loyalty accrued by Lehmann has saved vines, fought off takeovers and produced fine wine, writes Felicity Carter.
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| March 25th 2008 |
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| Chamarre goes public |
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| March 10th 2008 |
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| High street bin ends |
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by Andrew Catchpole
Britain’s former favourite high street retailer, Oddbins, continues to make serious losses for its French owner, Castel. Pinched between the multiples and specialist independents, and with many of its best sites stripped to boost its profitable sister chain Nicolas, Andrew Catchpole looks at whether Oddbins has had its day.
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