Southern Rhone's year in the sun: 1998 promises-and delivers-plenty of impressive reds at reasonable prices

Article Abstract:

An excellent 1998 harvest has seen a rise to prominence of the Southern Rhone wines over the usually high performing vintages of the Northern Rhone. This promises a good supply of high quality reds appearing in the shops later in the year. A selection of Rhone reds are reviewed.

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Understanding Rhone wines

Article Abstract:

The Rhone Valley vineyards, covering 125 miles, produced a massive 42 million cases of wine, mainly red, in 1998. Distinct geographical areas of North and South Rhone produce four varying qualities of wine ranging from the budget Cote du Rhone to the noble 'Crus'.

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Who really controls the vineyards of France?

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Issues are presented concerning the influence of the SAFER agency on the winemaking industry of France. SAFER, which is a state agency and private corporation hybrid, has become the largest vineyard purchaser in the country.

Economic aspects, Economic policy, Wine and wine making, Wine making, SAFER

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