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• First tasting of ‘lost grapes’ in southwest France
  The first tastings of several rare grape varieties are taking place this week at the Grape Conservatory in Saint Mont, southwest France.
• One third of Italian vines should be grubbed up: Antinori
  One third of Italy’s vines should be replanted or pulled out because they are making unmarketable wines, Marchese Piero Antinori says.
• Georgian Archbishop takes top Masi prize
  A Georgian archbishop has been awarded the Masi International Wine Prize for his services to the country's wine industry.
• Rain finally falls on Bordeaux (includes Mouton video interview)
  Much-needed rain arrived in Bordeaux this week, although winemakers played down its importance to the 2010 harvest.
• Kanonkop releases world's most expensive Pinotage - again
  The second vintage of the world's most expensive Pinotage has been launched this week.
• Bisol ready to pick first grapes from Venetian island
  Prosecco producer Bisol will pick the first commercial vintage at its property in the Venetian lagoon this week.
• Rare Lafite library collection in Sotheby's Hong Kong auction
  A massive collection of Chateau Lafite dating back to 1869 comes under the hammer at Sotheby’s Hong Kong next month.
• McGovern resigns as head of Wine Australia UK
  Lisa McGovern, the regional director of Wine Australia for the UK, Ireland and Europe, has resigned.
• Sherry bodegas fined: correction
  On 9 August we published an article entitled 'Nine sherry bodegas fined €7m for breaching competition rules'. We would like to correct certain misleading statements in the story.
• Thierry Manoncourt of Chateau Figeac: obituary
  Over 1000 mourners attended the funeral of Thierry Manoncourt of Chateau Figeac, who has died aged 92.