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“I don't manage the present, I rely on the past to prepare the future of the sommelier profession”, said Philippe Faure-Brac.

Friday June 21 2019

“The French sommelier profession must continue to attract newcomers”

“Our job is not to drink wine or make people drink it. Our job is to offer advice, to moderate and be fair”, said sommelier Philippe
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“We must show respect for our businesses and vineyard sites by protecting them with appropriate measures”, stresses Bernard Angelras.

Tuesday February 26 2019

“Climate change is the new reality for the French wine industry”

Bernard Angelras, chairman of the French Institute of Vine and Wine and the French wine industry   climate change working party, (...)
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Bertrand Girard: “There is room to develop a value-generating model for all with good control and transparency along the value chain”.

Wednesday January 09 2019

Bertrand Girard calls for the industry to “think French”

Former CEO of Vinadeis and InVivo Wine, Bertrand Girard has decided to make full use of his complete freedom of speech now that he is no longer (...)
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Gerhard Van der Watt, CEO of Perdeberg Cellar : 'I think we will have at least a normal crop in 2019 if not above normal. '

Wednesday July 11 2018

South Africa

“Local suppliers need to remember buyer relationships are built on trust over time”

According to the latest estimate by Vinpro, South Africa’s 2018 crop was down 15% on last year to 9,483,000 hl, with large disparities between (...)
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Jean-Benoît Cavalier, chairman of AOC Languedoc: “Today, the Mediterranean rim, which extends from the borders of Gard to the middle of Spain, is home to 85% of European biodiversity. This is a tremendous asset for our region”

Friday July 06 2018

"We are aiming for €150 /hl starting next year for AOC Languedoc”

The chairman of the Languedoc appellation, Jean-Benoît Cavalier, has come down in favour of a new price increase for the first tier of the (...)
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Client services director Dan Hooper : “Any brand who has built in five layers of sign off, three rewrites and a focus group per tweet will be finding itself overstretched !”

Tuesday June 12 2018

Marketing

Are social media image boosters, or just time-consuming fads?

A study by agency YesMore hints that drinks companies may be becoming social media-weary. Client services director Dan Hooper tells us more. (...)
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The chairman of Cnaoc, Bernard Farges, wants to contemplate the future of AOCs, which implies adapting AOC practices to climate change and society’s expectations regarding the environment.

Tuesday May 08 2018

How can AOCs take innovation on board?

"We need to explore possible developments for AOCs to ensure that they are at the forefront of innovation and not observers of innovation," (...)
Wednesday April 18 2018 - opinions by Vitisphere
'With 2017 En Primeur, the issues are not the same as in 2013 or 1991. It is very much about limited supplies, unfavourable exchange rates and uncertainties in the marketplace...' explained Philippe Castéja.

What is THE question about 2017 En Primeur?

The Bordeaux presentation of the vintage currently maturing attracted the customary crowd of 6,000 to 9,000 professional tasters, depending (...)
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Wednesday April 11 2018 - opinions by Sharon Nagel
Supply is low but there are still wines for sale, depending on volumes required.

After brisk sales in 2017, the Italian bulk wine market has slowed

Luigino Lazzaretto of Intermediazioni Lazzaretto describes the current market for bulk wines in Italy. (...)
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Wednesday January 31 2018 - opinions by Vitisphere

How competitions have a beneficial effect on wine prices

Do competitions affect wine prices? Every now and again, the issue rears its head in the wine industry. Two French researchers, Emmanuel Paroissien (...)
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Tuesday January 23 2018 - opinions by Vitisphere

The government wants to maintain French wines’ leadership in China

“The situation wasn’t resolved in a single trip, but it's a good start”, said Antoine Leccia, chairman of the French (...)
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Tuesday January 16 2018 - opinions by Vitisphere
Patrick Materman, chief winemaker at Pernod Ricard NZ

"Low alcohol wines are receiving medals"

Reducing alcohol intake often comes high on the list of New Year’s resolutions. But does that automatically translate to growth potential for (...)
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Wednesday October 25 2017 - opinions by Sharon Nagel

"The book or music industry is probably a really good one to look at"

Rowena Curlewis, director and founder of the Sydney and London-based Denomination agency, explains how suppliers can improve their brand appeal. (...)
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Wednesday September 27 2017 - opinions by Vitisphere

“Perhaps we do have one minor flaw in Bordeaux – arrogance”

As he prepared for his 45th winemaking season, celebrated consultant winemaker Michel Rolland   portrayed a Bordeaux wine industry (...)
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Wednesday September 13 2017 - opinions by Vitisphere

One corkscrew too much

On September 5, France’s health ministry and the National Cancer Institute (INCA) launched a public health campaign to encourage people (...)
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Wednesday July 05 2017 - opinions by Sharon Nagel
Professor Vink, on the left, with other South African agricultural economists

Better promotion of terroirs, exports and the domestic market are the key to industry success

A top quality and good quantity harvest will undoubtedly ensure South Africa a prime spot in the international marketplace this year. Whilst (...)
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Wednesday May 31 2017 - opinions by Sharon Nagel

Turning the Australian wine category around

More and more wine labels are sporting portraits but until now, they have tended to be photos of wine growers and not mug shots of real people (...)
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Wednesday May 03 2017 - opinions by Sharon nagel

An Argentine celebration inspired by France

Easter Monday was not only about hunting for Easter eggs this year, it was also about celebrating Malbec across the globe. Andrew Maidment, European (...)
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Wednesday April 05 2017 - opinions by Sharon nagel

“Wine doesn’t sell wine. Stories do.”

Every year, spring and its raft of trade shows is the ideal time for companies to take stock of their marketing strategies. Why do some stands (...)
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Wednesday March 01 2017 - opinions by Sharon Nagel

“Sauvignon is a big deal grape and very much the centre of interest”

The beginning of March is the time when Sauvignon experts from around the world convene to judge the finest examples of the varietal. This year, (...)
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