Cabernet Shiraz

Winemaking is an agricultural process, so it makes sense that more and more winemakers are particularly concerned about how their work affects the environment.

I met recently with Cono Sur general manager and head winemaker Adolfo Hurtado during a recent visit he made to Ontario. He talked about what the company is doing to ensure a greener future — things like switching to lightweight bottles to reduce the carbon footprint of transporting them, implementing carbon neutral winemaking practices and adopting sustainable and eco-friendly grape growing methods.

In addition, Cono Sur is working in Canada with Clean Air Champions, a charity through which about 200 Olympic and Paralympic athletes work with community groups to promote environmental awareness and physical activity.

Hurtado and I tasted four of those wines together and I’ll share my notes on them below. In addition, there’s Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc ($13.95 for 1.5 L, code 306472), Viognier ($9.95, code 64287), Merlot Rose ($9.95, code 122481), Pinot Noir ($10.95, code 341602), Cabernet Merlot ($13.95 for 1.5 L, code 257170) and Cabernet Shiraz ($13.95 for 1.5 L, code 620674). And in Vintages there is Vision Syrah ($15.95, code 24661).

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Grover Vineyards was established in 1988 by Kanwal Grover, Kapil's father. The firm is the largest exporter of wine in India, with 80% going to France.

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Packaging News : "The cause of the problem has been traced to a fault with the capping process, which has now been rectified.

The products involved are all Californian wines, although the name of the packer has not been revealed.

The recall follows a similar case last month, when Nestlé had to recall 100g jars of its Nescafé Collections range because of the risk that they could contain glass.

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As well as entry to Taste Festival and a wine-tasting experience with Hardys FreshCase, the winner will also enjoy a three-course dinner at Gaucho Piccadilly, one of the restaurants featured at Taste of London, followed by a night at the luxury boutique hotel, the Berkshire Hotel.

FreshCase is the latest in wine innovation; three bottles of crisp, fresh Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay or Cabernet Shiraz in a handy, carry size pack.  It is high on style, functionality and convenience, offering a contemporary and compact way to store the equivalent of three bottles of wine (2.25l) in the space of one. The innovative, and award winning design means you can pour straight from the fridge.  Ideal for when you want a glass of wine without feeling like you need to finish the bottle, and even better it stays fresh for up to six weeks.

Twenty runners up will each receive a case of FreshCase to share in the new way to enjoy wine. Visit www.freshcasewine.com for more information.

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