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Latest Google News wine headlines: bargains, tips and trends


These are the latest reports of bargain and value-priced wines, as well as wine tips and trends, from news organizations across the Web — the best of the bunch from Google News. For reviews of a specific wine, browse through a collection of the latest news briefs for the following popular varieties.

Reds: Beaujolais · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Pinot Noir · Sangiovese/Chianti · Syrah/Shiraz · Zinfandel
Whites: Chablis · Chardonnay · Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio · Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc

Top wine headlines:

 

Over 3200 Trees Planted From Sale of Fresh & Easy's ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc Wine
PR Newswire (press release)
Its work encompasses planting trees, calculating the value of urban forests, fostering environmental education, and improving public policy for trees at the …

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BusinessWeek
Brilliant Bargain Bordeaux
BusinessWeek
Tempted by the chance to sample the 2007 offerings from what is still the world's most important wine region, I put aside my dislike of walk-around tastings …
China becomes biggest export market for bordeaux wine outside EU
Telegraph.co.uk
"The rise of China is undeniable and we expect that market to move up the value chain just as has happened in Japan," said Bertrand Carles, a wine trader …

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Phony French Pinot Draws Class-Action Suit Against Gallo
Wine Spectator
… but in a statement added, "We continue to believe that we have operated in good faith to provide a high-value experience to our consumers. …

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Producers convicted of creating fake Pinot
Vancouver Sun
Good value. Undurraga's Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserva Especial 2008 is a cleaner brighter version of the '07 with a supple, spicy, black fruit palate. …

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OCRegister (blog)
Good news: it's safe to drink Merlot again
OCRegister (blog)
This one's a real bargain at $10.98 a bottle. Buffalo Grove Merlot: A lot of California Merlots occupy the under-$10-per-bottle basement, and many of them …
The highs and lows of wine: Buy one Bordeaux or three bargain cab-sauvs?
Globe and Mail
You carefully shop the bargain bins for items that either eerily look like the latest overpriced designer wear or that match well with the latter in a …

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Gallo and 'fake Pinot' suppliers sued in US
decanter.com
One London-based US lawyer said this was most likely a 'strike suit' – that is, one brought for its nuisance value on behalf of a small shareholder or …
2008 Chehalem INOX Willamette Valley Chardonnay
San Francisco Chronicle
2007 Columbia Crest Two Vines Washington Chardonnay ($8): If Columbia Crest's bargain Chardonnay doesn't swim in deep waters, it still overdelivers for the …

Post City (blog)
March is the month to ditch the Merlot
Post City (blog)
And for good measure Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Tempranillo into the bargain. The good news is that you would not have to give up drinking red wine …
LCBO hosts first-ever "virtual" wine tasting at www.lcbo.com/malbec on March …
Canada NewsWire (press release)
… it offers quality and value at every price point, particularly at $10 and under," says Bob Downey, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, LCBO. …
You had me at Merlot!
SouthCoastToday.com
Casillero Del Diablo Merlot, Chile, $9.99 — A great value from Chile. This Merlot is big on the palate yet very smooth. Rich flavors of plum and mocha make …

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Plain Dealer
Washington state chardonnay loaded with fruit notes: Wine Buy of the Week
Plain Dealer
Not your typical chardonnay, it's a good value that's dandy as a sipper or with food. Pairings: Seafood, chicken, appetizers and a range of cheeses. …
Time for merlot to take its spot at top
The Spokesman Review
Especially in times when many other red wines are still rather pricey, value-oriented merlot deserves a place on your table. Merlot in Washington state has …

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Odd Pair: Pizza and Baritone Shiraz Cabernet
Houston Press (blog)
The wine is also a great value at only about $13 for a liter. For under $20, you can have a nice pizza-and-wine date night at home. …

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Chardonnay kicks the bouquet
Brisbane Times
AC Nielsen data due out this week is expected to show that by value, sauvignon blanc sales soared above $300 million, pipping chardonnay. …

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New Bordeaux negociant moves into New York
decanter.com
Stephane Rouveyrol, a director of Bordeaux Provenance, a new negotiant that guarantees traceability, said, 'As the value of these wines gets higher, …
Wine Beaujolais
Scotsman (subscription)
Here 38 villages can call their wines Beaujolais Villages; better value than standard Beaujolais offering more depth of fruit. Most are blends of villages …
New Zealand Pinot 'world's best value:' Matthew Jukes
decanter.com
New Zealand is making more good value Pinot Noir than any other country, Matthew Jukes says on the publication of his third Classification of New Zealand …

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2009 Geyser Peak Pinot Grigio
Pine Island Eagle (blog)
I just read in the most recent issue of Consumer Reports, that the Geyser Peak Cab. was on their best ten list, for value wines! …

The Guardian
Wine fraudsters convicted of passing off inferior plonk as pinot noir
Times Online
“The Languedoc and Roussillon have shown tremendous improvement in quality over the past decade, and they remain a great source of high-value wine at …
Gallo suppliers sentenced in fake Pinot casedecanter.com

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Lenton Brae Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Adelaide Independent Weekly
An absolute bargain, better than New Zealand, and perfect for a decade of dungeon. No comments yet. Be the first to comment below.

Whitehaven News
Say hello to Malbec
Whitehaven News
And in the opinion of many, myself included, when it comes down to the increasingly important price/quality factor, Malbec offers just about the best value …

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GUS CLEMENS: Beaujolais: Pay close attention to lesson
San Angelo Standard Times
Beaujolais Nouveau. What the heck, give it a shot. On sale just before Thanksgiving, fades fast after that. Find some now, likely a bargain price.

Wine Spectator
A California Pinot That's a Real Value
Wine Spectator
Sonoma Coast is one of my favorite places for Pinot Noir. I live in Sonoma and that's part of the appeal. The coast here is one of the most strikingly …

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