Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss wine producers at the opening today of Arvinis in Morges will be smiling, with the government announcing Tuesday the first upturn in wine consumption in several years (search for “l’année viticole 2007”). Figures for 2007 show a 3.6% overall increase in wine consumed, but with a rise of 5.7% for […]
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FEATURE / Swiss Winemaker of the year 2007 named, Genevan given second prize
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The first award for Swiss Winemaker of the year was given Friday evening to Diego Mathier, director of the Adrian Mathier Nouveau Salquenen cellar in Salquenen/Salgesch, Valais, near Sierre. This is the first year the award has been given by the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse, organized by Vinum, Switzerland’s wine […]
“Terrific Terroir” on Geneva’s cellars open day
by Gail Mangold Vine (reprinted with permission from CFS Communication) Editor’s note: Gail Mangold Vine is the editor of Terrific Terroir and of Touring Geneva Wine Country. Terrific Terroir, 24 pages, published 9 May, is available for free from tourism offices in Geneva, Payot Chantepoulet, Off the Shelf bookstore and some 200 other distribution points. The […]