A new ‘wine futures’ spread betting scheme could help investors to cash in on the booming international market in fine wine – without having to buy a drop.

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Recent sales figures suggest that despite the American mortgage crisis, economic weakness and the low dollar, Americans are still bullish on wine.

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Iwould never have thought that lavender and fennel pollen would be seasonings that resonate with Americans, but Mary Keehn guessed otherwise. The endlessly creative owner of Cypress Grove Chevre in Arcata (Humboldt County) - maker of the popular Humboldt Fog -…

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A look at what, if any, difference is made by the different types of corks used to seal a bottle of wine.

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Wine racks and storage options come in many different styles and budgets. Wine racks are available in a wide assortment of materials, sizes and styles. Wine rack placement is an issue.

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Versatile. Splendid. Classy. Comical. Ghastly. Alluring. Wines play a significant role in movies. They are cast with either good-guy or bad-guy roles.

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Enjoy these 15 interesting facts about wine from Rim Rock Ranch.

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It’s not hard to imagine the butterflies faced by a first-time host at Auction Napa Valley. Just ask Gretchen Lieff. Lieff and her husband, Robert, showcased their new winery, Lieff Wines, with dinner for a dozen guests Friday at their Rutherford home. Robert…

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Advice on how best to order a bottle of wine to avoid becoming flustered and frustrated.

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Going to a wine tasting is a great way to sample a huge variety of wines. It is the ideal way to find out what your favourite type of wine is and make new friends and acquaintances.

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At the top of Napa Valley, vintner James “Bo” Barrett wanted to use Calistoga, the location of his historic Chateau Montelena vineyards, on his wine labels. Elsewhere in the valley, vintners could do just that - wine made from Stags Leap District grapes could…

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Chardonnay is a really versatile type of grape that produces a range of different wines. Influenced more by the production than the grape itself the wines produced can be shaped into a variety of flavours and tastes.

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2005 Bodegas Piqueras Castillo de Almansa Garnacha Tintorera ($8) Founded in 1915 in the Almansa region of southern Spain, Bodegas Piqueras released its first bottled wine in 1961. It was the first area winery to use oak barrels after the 1975 creation of the…

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When you want to purchase a great wine look out for a Gold Medal wine. This means that it has been awarded a prize based on blind tasting by experts. Buying a Gold Medal wine will ensure that you have something that is a great buy and will be enjoyed by you and your friends.

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Australia has posted a vastly bigger than predicted grape crop of 1.83m tonnes for 2008.

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Constellation Brands has sold eight wine properties for US$209m.

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The concept: The labels of Hall’s small-lot and single-vineyard Artisan Collection bottlings feature select modern and postmodern artwork. Mike Reynolds, Hall Wines president and former winemaker, created a special lot of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2005, the last…

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The 17-year-old who died last week pruning vines in California was working in vineyards part-owned by Fred Franzia of Two Buck Chuck fame.

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Look on the shelves in any US or European supermarket for a bottle of Chinese wine and you will probably be disappointed. In the UK Morrisons Supermarkets are the only major supermarket chain to stock wine from China, but it is likely that within the next ten years sales of Chinese wine will outstrip some of the traditional wine making countries.

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The chairman of the the Brunello Consorzio has resigned after one year in the post – claiming that ‘his work is done’.

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The Italian government and the Brunello consorzio are at loggerheads as to who will take charge of the ongoing crisis over alleged adulteration of the wine.

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Chips and salsa are oh so predictable. Give the snack an Asian spin with edamame puree and wonton chips: Cook 8 ounces of frozen shelled edamame according to package directions. Cool slightly under running cold water. Puree in a food processor with a garlic…

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Demand for Argentinean wines has grown so much in the past year that Laithwaites now boasts an eclectic portfolio of over 50 different wines and comprising 17 different grape varieties. And will shortly offer its first ever mixed Argentinean Malbec case containing 12 stunning juicy hearty reds.

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A new international wine educators’ certificate should be created, a conference heard.

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2004 Dehesa de Rubiales Prieto Picudo Alaia ($12) The hook: Like Tempranillo or Zinfandel, but offers more depth. The details: Grupo Galiciano has combined 45 percent fruity Tempranillo with 50 percent wild card Prieto Picudo, a black-skinned red grape that…

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Choosing a suitable wine to match your food can be a complex and daunting task. It need not be, as there are several key factors you can look for when selecting a good bottle of wine to match your meal.

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Chateau Margaux has released its initial tranche at €240, a drop of 27% on last year’s price. Chateau Latour has released today (11 June) at the same price.

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Are you someone that really enjoys great wine? Have you ever considered ordering wines through a wine club? Here are a few things you should be aware of before you order wine online.

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‘Newly discovered facts’ in the ongoing ‘Jefferson bottles’ case have come to light, according to billionaire collector William I Koch.

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Tributes to the late Robert Mondavi helped push last weekend’s Auction Napa Valley totals to their second highest ever despite the weakened economy in the US.

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