http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--911-.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 08:50:01 PST Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39406-911-.htm#39406 Sat, 17 May 2008 05:00:00 PST NEWS RELEASE Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley, the founder of the modern US fine wine industry and a global symbol of American wine and food, died Friday May 16th, 2008. He was 94. The Mondavi family stated that the legendary vintner died peacefully at his home in Napa Valley. Robert Mondavi change... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39363-911-.htm#39363 Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 PST There is a lot going on in the international wine industry. As consumers, we may not realize what happens in the background of the international wine industry, as we just tend to look at a bottle of wine for what it is. Do we really care about what happens behind the scenes? However, there is a b... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39208-911-.htm#39208 Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 PST While most consumers may recognize the wine regions of Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto and the wines produced there, Chianti, Barolo and Valpolicella, the areas of central and southern Italy are largely overlooked. From Lazio and Umbria to the island of Sicily, many of the wines from these areas stand up... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39170-911-.htm#39170 Wed, 07 May 2008 10:07:00 PST For Immediate Release   2008 Best of Varietal Wine Competition Results Announced at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival   The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced the results of the annual "Best of Varietal" at a special industry awards ceremony for the 2008 Best of Varietal Judging Competition ...