Plan to replace sticker with electronic annual toll BERN, SWITZERLAND – The current annual road tax sticker (vignette in French) in Switzerland will be replaced by 2019 by an electronic toll system, if the government has its way. The announcement comes five weeks before the Swiss vote on increasing the tax from CHF40 to 100 […]
Archives for October 2013
Swiss 2013 vintage could be very good
Fed Ag station forecast is upbeat GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AMONG THE VINES – Cross your fingers that the weather is friendly to Swiss grapes in the next two to four weeks, as the harvest is pulled in: so far, so good for an excellent vintage, is the verdict of the Changins Federal Agriculture Research Station […]
Grape harvest kicks off – use care on roads!
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND /AMONG THE VINES – The grape harvest begins today in most of Switzerland and you can expect to find secondary roads everywhere slowed by tractors, trailers and other slow-moving vehicles coming and going from the vineyards. Canton Vaud police Monday morning issued a warning to drivers to use care and adapt their speeds […]
Annecy pig (caïon) festival
A caïon, or small pig, is a Savoyard specialty. The day pays tribute to a rich gastronomic custom.
Over 40 vendors offer not only pork sausages and cured meats but also oysters, sweets and other locally-made products including Savoie wines.
Music, activities for children, and ah – of course, a squealing contest.
Wine pick: Chandra Kurt, Bolle – Yvorne
ELLEN’S WINE WORLD / SWISS WINES – White wine, Chasselas. Chandra Kurt is well known in German-speaking areas as the author of a number of wine books but in particular for her annual guide to supermarket wines. She has been working with two of Switzerland’s largest winemakers to create collections of her own wines. The […]