GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – In just 10 years the consumption of blueberries in Switzerland has grown from 500 to 2,200 tons a year and in the past five years the space given over to growing them has nearly doubled. But the Swiss still consume only 50 g per person per year – compared to 600 g/person […]
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Vineglorious! review in Wine-searcher
Latest review of Vineglorious! Switzerland’s Wondrous World of Wines, from Wine-searcher international magazine/wine database. You might also want to check out my comment at the end, with some responses and information about the upcoming index, whose publication was delayed a bit. All reviews and media mentions of the book
Swiss wines get Presence Switzerland support
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP), the national marketing board, and Presence Switzerland (PS) have signed a two-year agreement that should provide a significant boost to the country’s wine exports. It kicks in immediately, 22 September, with SWP’s involvement in the Roman part of the Giro del Gusto, a food and wine tour of […]
Weekend weather: perfect for tasting food, wine
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A perfect weekend for wandering in and out of the many food and wine events throughout the country: 18-28 September is Switzerland’s Semaine du goût (La settimana del gusto, Die Genussswoche) 2014. You’ll find an explanation and list of recommendations on Ellen’s Wine World, where you can also read about concerns over […]
Suzukii strikes fear at Swiss wineries
Don’t make forecasts about the 2104 harvest just yet! Two months ago a wine producer from canton Valais suddenly turned to me at a crowded dinner where the conversation had been fairly lighthearted. He frowned and said, “we’re worried about Suzukii, not the car, but the new bug.” I gave him a blank look, so […]