U.S. Government Puts Hold on Montepulciano and St.-Emilion Wines
New labels won't be approved for import until Italian and French governments clarify controversies, federal agency reports
By Mitch Frank and Tina Benitez Posted: Friday, August 08, 2008
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An Abruzzo Pioneer Dies
Gianni Masciarelli helped bring modern winemaking to his region
By Jo Cooke Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2008
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One of Montepulciano's Best Estates Changes Hands
Family owners of Avignonesi sell a majority share to Belgian businesswoman
By Jo Cooke Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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Napa Plus Hollywood Equals Bottle Shock
A new film loosely based on Chateau Montelena and the Paris Tasting gets a warm greeting from Napa, but will it appeal to a wider audience?
By Tim Fish Posted: Friday, August 01, 2008
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Two Studies Look to Red Wine for Breast Cancer Prevention
Another study, however, finds drinking raises the risk
By Jacob Gaffney Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Partially Cleared
Tests prove yet-to-be-bottled wine is pure Sangiovese, but bottled wine remains to be approved
By Jo Cooke Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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French Government Reinstates St.-Emilion Classification—Sort Of
The region's 1996 classification is reinstated, leaving out eight châteaus promoted in 2006
By Diana Macle Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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Wine Auctions Exceed $66 Million in Second Quarter of 2008
Market for fine wine still appears strong, though rate of growth has slowed with faltering economy
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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Pax Wine Cellars Embroiled in Lawsuits
Founding winemaker Pax Mahle is fired as part of an ownership struggle
By Jenna Hudson Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008
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Phelps Ex-President Tom Shelton Dies
Longtime executive oversaw growth at Phelps and worked to protect Napa Valley's name
By James Laube and MaryAnn Worobiec Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008
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Christie’s Appoints New Wine Department Head
Master of Wine Charles Curtis will succeed Richard Brierley as head of wine sales for Christie's North America
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008
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Piedmont's Fontanafredda Gains New Owners
Local businessman Oscar Farinetti buys a big stake in the winery; his second purchase in six months
By Jo Cooke Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008
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Mondavis Purchase Napa Property for Continuum
Tim Mondavi and family's new label can now realize goal of becoming single-vineyard estate with purchase of Pritchard Hill site
By MaryAnn Worobiec Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Sonoma Pioneer Bob Kunde Dies
Led family from grapegrowing to winemaking, but always thought of himself as a farmer and rancher
By MaryAnn Worobiec Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Château Cos-d'Estournel Buys Chateau Montelena
Bordeaux second-growth will take the reins of historic Napa winery
By Jo Cooke and Daniel Sogg Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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