Andres Wines Ltd. has announced that it has executed an agreement with Uniinvest Holding AG, in liquidation, of Zurich, Switzerland to purchase 100% of the common shares of Cascadia Brands Inc. ('Cascadia') of Vancouver, British Columbia. The transaction
With the help of some major winemakers the Vancouver chapter of the Australian Wine Appreciation Society selected six top Australian shiraz to be tasted against six shiraz/syrah wines chosen from the rest of the world. The wines were tasted blind, and
Okanagan Wine Festivals' 2005 Best of Varietal The 11th Okanagan Spring Wine Festival announced the results today at a special industry awards ceremony for the 2005 Best of Varietal Judging Competition sponsored by Metro Label and Columbia Packaging.
The Nederburg Auction on April 9 reached the second highest total in its 31-year history, with sales reaching R7,49-million for 4,955 cases. The highly successful day culminated in prices for rare and special South African wines increasing by a whopping
Yahoo Finance confirmed this morning that Pernod Ricard is moving toward a takeover of drinks giant Allied Domecq. LONDON (AFP) - British drinks giant Allied Domecq (LSE: ALLD.L - news - msgs) faced a potential takeover by smaller French rival
Montreal, Quebec, March 31, 2005 ─ The official Wines of France website www.wines-france.com introduced in 2004 by the French Wines Trade Council (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins or "ONIVINS") has just launched four new languages
Beginning April 1, the provincial government will embark on two new initiatives to support B.C.'s wine and hospitality industries -- although they may turn out to be anything but supportive. In a statement released by the Solicitor General's office "wineries
French extremists who sympathize with local wine producers have taken to marketing their wine in an explosive new way. Both Just Drinks and Decanter are reporting a bomb blast at La Baume winery in the Languedoc region of the south of France
An alliance of twelve winemakers who share a concern about current trends in the world wine business will be launched in Auckland today. It's called "The Family of 12" - a name which reflects their largely family based businesses and 12 is a traditional
SEATTLE-- March 7, 2005 The Washington Wine Commission (WWC) today announced Executive Director Jane Baxter Lynn has left the Commission for personal reasons. "Jane's contributions over the last six months have made an impact on the Washington
The ninth annual Premiere Napa Valley® (PNV) reached new heights on Saturday, February 26, generating an unprecedented 48% increase in revenue over 2004. When the last gavel dropped overall results for the auction, a trade-only event featuring five-,
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that B.C. Forests Minister Mike de Jong has threatened to cut off B.C. purchases of U.S. wines to try and force a settlement in the ongoing softwood lumber dispute. It's mind-boggling to think that a provincial
On February 1, 2005 Allen Hart, Southcorp's Research & Development Winemaker, released the findings of his study into "the role of oxygen in the ageing of bottled wine" at an intimate presentation for the Wine Press Club of NSW (WPC). Hart's research
The Vancouver Wine Academy is housed at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, in revitalized 'Maintown" (12th and Main Street). The Wine Academy offers pre-eminent wine education for both industry professionals and serious wine enthusiasts.For
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Following the December 22, 2004 takeover of Robert Mondavi Corporation, Constellation Brands announced plans to change the Robert Mondavi agency representation in Western Canada. Beginning April 1, 2005, Robert
Whistler wine guru Andre St. Jacques has reported 65 bottles of priceless wine missing from his Bearfoot Bistro wine cabinet. Actually priceless is probably not the word to use since the missing wine is valued at over $200,000. The Globe Mail
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