Archive for August, 2008

Wine growers approach puts RSE in jeopardy (Scoop.co.nz)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

“ Calls by wine industry employers for even more government support to help them train Pacific workers to do the low paid jobs they offer are outrageous, in the light of recent stories of the appalling treatment of these workers,” Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly said today.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

October is wine month in Virginia, with tastings, festivals and packages (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. — October is Virginia Wine Month, with tastings, festivals and hotel packages around the state. …

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Will Wine Hit Supermarket Shelves? (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Lawmakers are gearing up for another fight over whether to loosen restrictions wine sale in Tennessee. State Sen. Bill Ketron led the effort to allow wine sales in supermarkets in the last legislative session.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Wine debate hasn’t gone dry (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NASHVILLE - Lawmakers are gearing up for another fight over whether to loosen restrictions on wine sales in Tennessee.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Lawmakers Poised For Renewed Fight Over Wine Sales (WSMV Nashville)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Lawmakers are gearing up for another fight over whether to loosen restrictions wine sale in Tennessee.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Marlborough Wine Industry Embraces RSE (Scoop.co.nz)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The success of the Recognised Seasonal Employment policy (RSE) can be seen in the early completion of pruning that has occurred in Marlborough this year. That is the opinion of the employers who have gained accreditation and the wine industry itself.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Lawmakers poised for renewed fight over wine sales (Eyewitness News Memphis)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Lawmakers are gearing up for another fight over whether to loosen restrictions wine sale in Tennessee.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Something for Everyone at Virginia Food and Wine Festival (WCAV Charlottesville)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The whole family can enjoy the Virginia Food and Wine Festival.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Showcasing Canowindra’s food and wine (Cowra Guardian)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The wine, food and music event for taste Canowindra of the year will be “The Canowindra Show Case” - A nine course degustation matching Canowindra wine and food, supported with a wonderful program of entertainment on September 27.

Original post by Stephen Robinson

Fun comes naturally at Breedekloof Outdoors & Wine (South African Wine News)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

A celebration of wine, food, adventure and music will take place from Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12 during the fifth annual Breedekloof Outdoors and Wine festival, in a majestic setting where mountains combine with vineyards and sparkling rivers to create a natural outdoor playground.

Original post by Stephen Robinson