Afternoon Brief, March 20th

Thieves Hit Chablis Winery, Stealing More Than 1,000 Bottles: Thieves entered Domaine du Château de Viviers undetected in the middle of the night and stole wines with a total estimated value of more than €50,000, said the Chablis producer...

Winemaking at Chablis After growing and harvesting, the wine needs to be bottled. This process contains several applications, all needing compressed air or nitrogen. The compressed air is used for bottling the machines, putting on the capsules and labelling. How is nitrogen used during the...
Read MoreA special thank you to Lee Anderson for contributing to our Guest Blog Series. In this post, Lee shares her experience as a sommelier in Chicago's fine dining scene. Read how Lee would create a memorable experience for her guests with wine-on-tap: I have a tattoo on my left lower arm. It is a...
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Key Features to Look for in the Best Electric Tying Machine – Pro Tips In vineyards, orchards, and nurseries, tying vines and trees efficiently is crucial for proper plant growth and stability. A high-quality electric tying machine can significantly boost productivity, reduce manual labor, and...
Read MoreA fast and reliable, fully automatic tying machine designed for effortless and efficient tying. This versatile tool is ideal for a variety of vineyard tie systems, including single or double Guyot, Arcure, Chablis, and trellis setups. With its wide opening, the AT1000 adapts seamlessly to different...
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Amcor’s STELVIN® range was the first screw cap for wine when it was launched in 1964 The market pioneer continues to pave the way in providing winemakers with more sustainable choices Zurich, Switzerland, 20 March 2024: Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible...
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Unstable weather is making it increasingly hard to decide picking dates for grapes. We caught up with leading winemakers from Australia, France and the UK to find out how earlier harvests are impacting on grape quality. Having always been at the mercy of Mother Nature, winemakers are acutely aware...
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If you had a favorite brand of cereal as a kid (who didn’t, right?), then you must remember the visceral disappointment you felt when your parents bought a generic off-brand product instead of your favorite. You didn’t even need to taste them, did you? The mere fact they did not have the familiar...
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