Martin Green

London

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Articles

ASC Fine Wines officially returns to family ownership

3 weeks ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

The St. Pierre family founded ASC Fine Wines in 1996, and it grew into one of China’s largest wine importers. Suntory purchased the company 15 years ago, but the founders have now completed a deal to buy ASC Fine Wines back from the Japanese group. The long-anticipated deal was finalised on 2 June after both parties formally signed the share purchase documents.
European wine producers bear the brunt of climate change

3 weeks ago | news.wine.co.za | Martin Green

Researchers found that Europe has endured the worst effects of climate change, with higher temperatures and more extreme heat days than other continents. Dr Elizabeth Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia, who led the study, said the data was ‘sobering’. Her team studied the phenology of grape vines, focusing on the timing of different stages of growth and reproduction in response to the changing environment. They assessed data from more than 500 grape varieties.
Luxury Napa Valley property on sale for $14,950,000

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

The 18.9ha hillside property is located in the Calistoga AVA, with sweeping views of Mount St. Helena and the Palisades. This historic property includes 2.5ha of prime Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which yield more than 20 tons per year. Decorated winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown makes the estate’s wines. The grapes yield around 1,200 cases annually for the estate’s loyal wine club.
European wine producers bear the brunt of climate change

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

Researchers found that Europe has endured the worst effects of climate change, with higher temperatures and more extreme heat days than other continents. Dr Elizabeth Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia, who led the study, said the data was ‘sobering’. Her team studied the phenology of grape vines, focusing on the timing of different stages of growth and reproduction in response to the changing environment. They assessed data from more than 500 grape varieties.
Loch Lomond Group purchases The New York Distilling Company

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

The New York Distilling Company (NYDC) is located in the heart of Brooklyn, between the indie boutiques of Williamsburg and the brownstone apartments of Bedford-Stuyvesant. It’s a world away from Loch Lomond Distillery, which produces award-winning Scotch whisky amid a vast expanse of lakes and mountains in West Dunbartonshire. However, Loch Lomond Group has been quietly expanding its empire in recent years.
Opinion: Strengthening Canada’s relationship with Taiwan is a crucial piece of our geopolitical puzzle

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Martin Green
White wine could reduce your risk of cardiac arrest, study claims

1 month ago | news.wine.co.za | Martin Green

Researchers found that white wine can have a ‘cardioprotective effect’ after studying UK Biobank data for 502,094 people. They uncovered compelling evidence to suggest that making simple lifestyle changes can protect you from experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The investigators found that higher consumption of white wine and Champagne, eating lots of fruit and maintaining a slim waistline can potentially shield you.
Wirra Wirra purchases Adelaide Hills producer Hahndorf Hill

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

Hahndorf Hill specialises in growing cool-climate Austrian grape varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. Larry Jacobs and Marc Dobson established the six-hectare estate just outside the German-heritage village of Hahndorf back in 2002. Hahndorf Hill is now firmly established as ‘Australia’s proud standard bearer for Grüner Veltliner’, according to Decanter’s David Sly.
White wine could reduce your risk of cardiac arrest, study claims

1 month ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

Researchers found that white wine can have a ‘cardioprotective effect’ after studying UK Biobank data for 502,094 people. They uncovered compelling evidence to suggest that making simple lifestyle changes can protect you from experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. The investigators found that higher consumption of white wine and Champagne, eating lots of fruit and maintaining a slim waistline can potentially shield you.
Coravin World Wine Tour features elite restaurants and bars in eight countries

2 months ago | decanter.com | Martin Green

Coravin’s pioneering technology allows sommeliers and bartenders to serve their guests fine wines by the glass. The remaining wine stays in the bottle, completely unaffected, and it can be enjoyed in perfect condition at a later date. Coravin founder Greg Lambrecht created the world tour last year in a bid to bring his invention to more establishments. Fifteen venues spread across four countries took part in the inaugural Coravin World Wine Tour, but it has really taken off this year.