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Welcome to October 2004 newsletter

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2004 NZSVO Workshops

There are still limited places available for both of these workshops. Please send in your registration promptly to avoid missing out.

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Sulfide management in the winery - half day, Blenheim, 9th November.

Sauvignon Blanc - one day , Blenheim, 10 th November.

Two technical workshops for grapegrowers and winemakers.

6th International Symposium for Cool Climate Viticulture and Oenology update

Organisation is well underway for this conference which is to be held in Christchurch between 6 and 10 February 2006.

Visit the ICCS 2006 web site for more information.

ASEV Journal contents pages

We now have the contents pages of the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture volumes 52 (1)2001 through to the latest issue, volume 55 (3) available.

Further journal titles will be added over the next few months.

NZSVO wishes to acknowledge the assistance provided by Allied Domecq Wine New Zealand Ltd in making this information available to our members.

REVIEWED PAPERS

Wine taste and smell

If winemakers were able to ascertain why potential consumers were more receptive to certain tastes and smells they might be able to use this information to target potential business opportunities. more>>

TIP This section now contains reference to many grapegrowing and winemaking topics. Type a key word or words into the search box found near the top of each page on the web site to locate information.

FORUMS

The forum page has been redesigned and is now easier to use. There are two new forum topics related to Sauvignon Blanc. If you grow this variety, make wine from or consume it please post your thoughts.

LINKS

Links to relevant web pages.

COMING EVENTS

November 2004

NZSVO Sulfide Workshop

NZSVO Sauvignon Blanc Workshop

Screw cap symposium

First International Biodynamic Wine Forum

January 2005

4th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases