GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The Kursner brothers in Féchy are reportedly the victims of a wine fraud in canton Vaud, where at least two grape growers and possibly four are under investigation for selling them illegal “moût” (must), the grape juice from which wine is made. The wine producer being investigated has told local journalists that […]
Wineries
Santé! Ambassador-elect’s husband a wine pro
Founder of Cellar Tracker may soon learn more about Swiss wines GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AMONG THE VINES – Swiss wines could be in for a boon in the form of the husband of the next US ambassador to Switzerland – assuming she makes it through the hurdle of approval by the Senate for the post. […]
Provins winery, new director
Switzerland’s largest winery to focus on “client” needs GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AMONG THE VINES – Provins, the cooperative winery in canton Valais that is also the largest winery in Switzerland, has named Raphaël Garcia as its new director, effective 10 March. The move signals a new focus set by the board on client needs in […]
Winery open house
Canton Neuchatel, a smaller wine-producing area known in recent years for producing some elegant as well as specialty wines, holds an early open house weekend.
Winery open house
Canton Valais kicks off the season of winery open houses – your chance to learn and sample excellent Swiss wines