Uncorkings 9.20
News and notes from the world of wine.
The New York Times reported that a small but growing number of restaurateurs are experimenting with iPad technology to present wine lists.
Gruppo Campari acquired three brands from William Grant & Sons: Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist.
According to Bloomberg News, international wine sales at the three main auction houses look set to reach a record $200 million in 2010 as Asia’s thirst for fine French vintages, particularly trophy-label red Bordeaux, pushes up prices.
Texas chef Mark Zable created what he claims to be the world’s first recipe for deep-fried beer.
Kathleen Fetzer, matriarch of the Fetzer wine making dynasty, died last week at the age of 88.


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