Buying Burgundy

Article Abstract:

Consumers' first opportunity to buy Burgundy comes about a year after the harvest especially when the best producers offer them. Many of the wines that are in high demand are sold on pre-arrival basis, either pre-arrivals or through the secondary market, which is also known as the gray market.

General services, Science & research, Research, Purchasing, Burgundy (Wine), Gray market

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Millennium madness descends on Bordeaux

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented of the activities in the Bordeaux region of France in March 2001 when the international wine trade arrived to taste the wines from the acclaimed millennium production year. Over a period of a week, the 'Wine Spectator' website posted in excess of 400 tasting notes.

Personal narratives, France, Wine industry, Wineries, Wine tasting, Bordeaux (Wine), 2001 AD

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Grand Awards banquet honors Piero Antinori

Article Abstract:

A description of events at the 1999 New York Wine Experience Grand Awards banquet is presented. The winner of the 'Wine Spectator' Distinguished Service Award was vintner Piero Antinori who comes from a family which has produced wine since 1385.

Achievements and awards, Vintners, Antinori, Piero

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