Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* An American study shows that the most annoying habits of fliers are ranked as inattentive parents of children, back seat kickers, ‘aromatic‘ passengers, excessive drinkers, and overly chatty passengers!
* The first sulphite-free wine range has been launched by Neil Patterson Wines, using South Africa-developed SurePure’s photopurification technology to clean liquids with ultra violet light, a more environmentally responsible and healthier wine preservative method. The range consists of Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Merlot 2009, Chenin Blanc 2012, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, sourcing grapes from single vineyards. (received via media release from Tin Can PR)
* The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecast a growth of 31% in passenger numbers internationally, between 2012 – 2017. By 2017 3,9 billion passengers are forecast to be transported by airline travel.
* KWV’s classic and sparkling wines will be available in India from month-end, after a marketing and distribution agreement was signed between the wine producer and distributor Kristal Spirits India, planning to sell 30000 cases in the first three years. India’s wine market is growing by 13% per annum.
* Elsenburg 13 year old Potstill Brandy has been launched, the first commercial brandy to be made at the University of Stellenbosch’s winemaking training institute. The new brandy, made by Cellar Technology students from Colombard grapes grown on the Elsenburg farm, is welcomed by the SA Brandy Foundation. (received via media release from Manley Communications)
* Carl van der Merwe, winemaker at De Morgenzon, is the featured winemaker on the ‘Chasing the Vine‘ blog, which won 2013 Best New Wine Blog in the USA Wine Blog Awards.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage
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