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Sainsbury's recalls batch of own-brand Strawberry Pencils
Sainsbury's has recalled a batch of its own-brand confectionery product Strawberry Pencils, because pieces of metal have been found in it.
Agency appoints new veterinary director
Liz Redmond has been appointed as the Agency's new Veterinary Director. She will join the Agency in December from her current post as Director of Animal Health and Welfare Policy at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) in Northern Ireland.
Countdown to science festival
The countdown to the BA science festival has begun and tickets are being snapped up for the chance to find out all you ever wanted to know about food, as the Agency takes part in the festival for the first time. As well as attending the event, you can also join in through our live webcast of our session on Dispelling the Myths about science and food.

NPR Topics: Food

Finding Answers To The School Lunch Test
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:50:00 -0400
It can be tough to find that happy middle ground between whole-grain pasta with veggies that won't get eaten, and marshmallow creme on white bread that will. But Betsy Block, mother of two school-age kids, has a plan for packed lunches.
'Glazed America:' For The Love Of Doughnuts
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0400
Anthropologist Paul Mullins considers the history of the doughnut in his new book, Glazed America. Mullins uses the doughnut to trace America's consumer culture.
Homemade Marshmallows Are S'more Delicious
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:59:00 -0400
Commentator and cookbook author Nancy Baggett says it's really not so hard to make marshmallows from scratch. More moist, more tender, and more flavorful than store-bought marshmallows, your S'mores, hot chocolate and Heavenly Hash will never be the same again.

Forbes.com: Wine News

Elite Street Eats
Rebecca Ruiz Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0000
Vendors in several U.S. cities are combining high-quality ingredients and ethnic inspiration to offer haute cuisine curbside.
Ten Sauvignon Blancs For A Lazy Labor Day
Eric Arnold Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0000
This weekend, put a French Sancerre to the test against a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
America's Most Endangered Foods
Allison Van Dusen Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000
Foods that were once plentiful are disappearing or already gone. A dedicated few are working hard to bring them back.

 

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Bassermann-Jordan - Produces mostly Rheinpfalz Rieslings. Includes news, history, wines, and vineyard locations.

Carl von Schubert Wine Estate - Mosel winery producing Riesling under the Maximin Grünhäuser label. History and vineyard site descriptions.

Deppisch Winery - Located in the Tauber-Franconia area of the Baden wine region, operated by the Ruthardt family. Offers English-language pages about the wineshop and tavern.
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Domdechant Werner Estate - Well known winery producing mostly Riesling and some Pinot Noir in Hochheim, Rheingau region.
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Dr. Bürklin-Wolf - Locted in Wachenheim in the Rheinpfalz. Produces mostly Reislings with some Pinot Noir production. Features wines, distributors, and a winery tour.
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Dr. Loosen - Producer in Bernkastel on the Mosel offering Riesling and Weissburgunder table, sparkling, and dessert wines. Includes information about the estate and vineyards.
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Eifel-Pfeiffer Wine-Estate - Producer of Riesling table and sparkling wines in the Mosel area. Some background information and shopping.
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Fürst von Metternich - Produces Riesling Sekt (sparkling wine) in the Rheingau. Includes a history of the region and product information.
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Freiherr Heyl zu Herrnsheim - Detailed, eloquently written site of this Nierstein, Rheinhessen estate winery.
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Freiherr von Heddesdorff - Estate winery on the Mosel specializing in Riesling. Contains a company overview, vineyard descriptions, and product list. Also offers lodging.

Freiherr von Schleinitz Estate - Mosel winery producing Riesling and Pinot Noir. Vineyard site description, wine list, calendar of events, history.
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Georg Breuer - Family-run wine estate making Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, table, dessert, and sparkling wines in the Rheingau region. Includes a list of wines, press clippings, and a harvest diary. [English, German]

Hans Lang Wine Estate - Family run winery in the Rheingau region producing mainly Riesling and Pinot Noir.

Herrenberg-Honigsackel Wines - Herrenberg-Honigsackel wine cooperative in Ungstein in the Pfalz, the wines exported to the USA.
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J.L. Wolf Estate Winery - Located in Wachenheim, in the Palatinate. Has a wine list, newsletter and a general overview of the estate.

Jakob Schneider Wine-Growing Estate - Brief overview of this family-operated winery in the Nahe region.

Kurt Darting Wine Estate - Bad Dürkheim, Pfalz producer of table, sparkling and dessert wines. Background, grape and vineyard description, prices, and an award list.

Lingenfelder Estate - Located in the Pfalz region, making only estate grown wines. Extensive website with winery and vineyard tour and an innovative vineyard diary.
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Max Ferd. Richter - Located in Mülheim on the Mosel; producing Rieslings in quality levels from table wine to Trockenbeerenauslese. Detailed vineyard description and vintage reports.
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Perabo Wine Estate - Riesling and Pinot Noir are the main varieties of this producer in Lorch, Rheingau region. History of the winery, wine list, ecological vineyard practises.

Pfalz Wine - A site in English that describes regional wines, recipes and information from the German Wine Institute.

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Wine Estate - In Trier on the Mosel, producing exclusively Riesling. History, extensive product and vineyard information and vintage reports.
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Richard Nägler Wine Estate - The Villa Gutenberg winery in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau offers an events calendar and a profile of its wines.

Robert Weil Estate - Riesling and Pinot Noir are offered by this Rheingau winery. Pictures of winery, vineyard and cellar.

S.A. Prüm Estate Winery - Located in the Mosel region, they offer estate bottled and single vineyard wines. History, product notes, events, retailer list.

Schloss Johannisberg - Rheingau estate famous for planting the first Riesling vineyard and harvesting the first Spätlese and Auslese. Offers much historical information and an event calendar.
Meta Description: [ Schloss Johannisberg estate belongs to the elite wineries in the Rheingau region and is recognized for its high quality Riesling wines worldwide. ]

Schloss Saarstein - The Ebert family produces Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and sparkling wines in the Saar Valley. Includes reviews and a company overview.

Schloss Vollrads - Rheingau. Includes news, history, events, and restaurant information.
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Schmitt Söhne - Produces Rieslings from several regions. Includes product descriptions, company information, news, and explanations of quality levels and labels.

Thielen Winery - Family-operated producer in the Mosel Valley. Includes descriptions of the vineyard, facilities, and types of wines. Also offers accommodations.
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Weingüter Mönchhof and Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben - Riesling producers in Ürzig in the Mosel region. Includes descriptions of the estates, history, and products, along with information about their guesthouse.
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Weingut Alfred Reis - Winery is located in Briedel in Rhineland-Palatinate at the Mosel river and produce typical Mosel qualitywines - white (Riesling) and red.
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Weingut Baron zu Knyphausen - Located in Erbach, Rheingau region. Winery history, online ordering, vineyard descriptions.
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Weingut Dr. Nägler - Making mainly Riesling wines in Rüdesheim, Rheingau. Includes a product list, winemaker profile, vineyard map, and information about the region.
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Weingut Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler - Produces Rieslings from several Mosel vineyards. Includes information about the wines, region, quality levels, and their awards.
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Weingut Ed. Weegmüller - Family wine estate in the Palatinate city of Neustadt presents its product selection, information about the grape varieties used, a winery history and a photo gallery.

Weingut Fitz-Ritter and Ritterhof Sektkellerei - Producer of table, dessert, and sparkling wines located in Bad Dürkheim, Pfalz. Includes a product list, awards, history, and a company overview. Also offers lodging.

Weingut J.u.H.A. Strub - Nierstein, Rheinhessen winery. Online ordering, reviews, and brief descriptions of the vineyards and winemaking.

Weingut Klumpp - Family-run producer of organic whites and reds. Includes descriptions of product lines, ordering [German only], events, excerpts of reviews, and a company overview.

Weingut Reinhold Hensel in Wachenheim - The wine-estate Reinhold Hensel and its guesthouse and restaurant in Wachenheim in the Palatinate area offers slow wining and slow dining with regional products.

Weingut Selbach-Oster - The Selbach family runs this Riesling-only winery in Zeltingen on the Mosel. Includes product descriptions, a company profile, history, and excerpts from reviews.
Meta Description: [ Weingut Selbach-Oster is one of the leading estates and negotiants in the Mosel region of Germany producing top quality Riesling wines. ]

Winery Carl Schmitt-Wagner - Small Mosel winery specializing in Riesling. Many pictures, including the winery, events, and staff. Includes product descriptions, an awards list, and reviews. Also in German.
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404 Wittmann Estate - This family winery practises organic viticulture in Westhofen, Rheinhessen and offers a wide variety of table, dessert and sparkling wines.