Erratic weather plagues southern harvests

Article Abstract:

Reports from leading wine regions of the Southern Hemisphere are presented. In Chile and Argentina, yields are down 15% overall, but quality is high. Australia's 1999 harvest is 10% larger than 1998, and quality is good to very good. In South Africa, some varietals fared well while others could not achieve maximum ripeness. Unusual weather conditions in all Southern Hemisphere regions have been cited as reasons for erratic yields.

Australia, South Africa, South America, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Statistics, Viticulture, Southern Hemisphere, Crops and climate, Agricultural climatology

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Four Vines: In Paso Robles, a rebellious approach to serious reds

Article Abstract:

The Paso Robles-based Four Vines Winery produces several Rhone-style reds, among them a collection named "The Freak Show". Featuring unconventional names and labels as part of an irreverent and rebellious marketing strategy, the wines are nevertheless uncompromising in quality and score excellent ratings.

United States, Product information

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A family affair

Article Abstract:

The Brown family own the Brown Estate in California's Chiles Valley and have produced an excellent Zinfandel wine in 1997. The expansion of their ranch into a vineyard and centre for wine production is discussed.

Production management, California, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Zinfandel (Wine)

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