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Written by Graham Holter
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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Cartons may be the best vessels for avoiding off-flavours in wine, according to a Canadian study.
Researchers at Brock University in Ontario believe Tetrapak-style boxes do a better job of preventing chemicals called alkyl-methoxypyrazines spoiling wine. The chemicals are found on grapes and in the remains of insects crushed along with the fruit - hence the nickname ladybug taint.
In the study, scientists added the same level of the chemicals to wines in bottles sealed with screwcaps, synthetic closures and natural cork, as well as cartons. The wines were left for 18 months and then analysed.
The cartons outperformed the bottles, absorbing up to 45% of the unwanted chemicals. But researchers warned that cardboard vessels were still relatively more li... |
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Written by Graham Holter
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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Researchers in California are urging vineyard owners to invest in mechanised pruning systems to become more competitive, rather than rely on manual labour.
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Written by Rebecca Gibb
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Friday, 20 February 2009 |
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Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off on Sunday 22 February and retailers across the country supporting it with price promotions on Fairtrade wines.
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Written by Graham Holter
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Thursday, 19 February 2009 |
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The entire 2009 vintage in Australia's Yarra Valley could be contaminated by smoke from the bushfires, a grower in the region has warned.
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Written by Nigel Huddleston
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Tuesday, 17 February 2009 |
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South Africa's Thandi winery is aiming to become the world's first stand-alone black-owned winery by 2014.
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Written by Rebecca Gibb
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Tuesday, 10 February 2009 |
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Yarra valley winemakers are feeling the heat as bushfires rip through Victoria's vineyards.
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Written by Graham Holter
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Thursday, 05 February 2009 |
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Viña Errazuriz has launched its first wine from Chile's new Aconcagua Costa region.
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