Archive for March, 2006

French steal ‘Kiwi’ for EU wine labels

Thursday, March 2nd, 2006

quote [ A French winemaker has registered the name “Kiwi” for use on any wine sold in Europe - meaning the term cannot be used there by New Zealand winemakers. ]
- from: www.stuff.co.nz
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New wine grape-growing region recognized

Thursday, March 2nd, 2006

quote [ YAKIMA — The Rattlesnake Hills, a sweeping area southeast of Yakima in central Washington, soon will be designated the state’s ninth federally recognized wine grape-growing region. ]
- from: seattletimes.nwsource.com
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