Rheingau rebounds

Article Abstract:

The Rheingau offers some excellent wines, and the 1996 vintage has numerous outstanding Rieslings. Different varieties include Kabinette, Spatlese, Eiswein and Auslese. A vintage chart is presented, and top wines and best buys are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes provided.

Evaluation, Germany, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Riesling (Wine), Wine districts

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Gruaud-Larose sold for $70 million

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St-Julien second-growth wine estate Gruaud-Larose was purchased by wine company Groupe Taillan. The quality of Gruaud-Larose wines has been spotty over the years, but the winery has shown the ability to produce outstanding wines. The new owners will focus on quality.

History, Bordeaux (Wine), Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Groupe Taillan

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Quinta do Noval sold to French firm

Article Abstract:

AXA purchased the fine Port house for approximately $15 million after almost two years of negotiations. AXA owns other fine wineries and is interested in continuing and will probably retain Quinta do Noval winemaker Cristiano van Zeller.

Wine industry, Port wine, Port (Wine), Quinta do Noval, Axa-Midi Assurances

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