research enterprises limited ( rel for short ) was a short-lived toronto-based crown corporation that built electronics and optical instruments during world war ii .

they existed only six years from late 1940 until 1946 , and active only from late 1941 , but during that period they became leaside 's largest employer , producing c$ 220 million worth of radar systems and optical instruments ( $ 2,968 million in 2017 ) .

after the war , the government rapidly closed the various wartime companies it had started .

after rel was closed , their factories formed the basis of a corning glass plant , philips electronics , and a variety of other firms .

today only a few of the original buildings still stand , used primarily for light industrial and small commercial enterprises .

research enterprises limited

piramal enterprises limited acquires 9 . 99 % equity stake in shriram city union finance limited
yukon enterprises limited is a reliable hk camera , photo & accessories importer , exporter and trustable hong kong company at hktdc . com . contact yukon enterprises limited .
mivan limited pension and life assurance scheme - mivan ( no . 1 ) limited segregated part
8 issues for small manufacturing enterprises .
national research council . 2004 .
botes building limited retirement & death benefit scheme ( scheme 2 ) - botes building limited section .
the g c bateman group of companies pension and life assurance scheme - b . la 123 realisations limited ( formerly known as bateman’s laboratories limited ) segregated part limited section
piramal enterprises limited agrees to acquire an effective 20 % equity stake in shriram capital limited , a financial services company , for an aggregate consideration of inr 20 . 14 billion
ciwm enterprises limited is a wholly owned trading subsidiary of ciwm and provides certain products and services on behalf of ciwm .
motor industry pension plan – charles barber and sons limited ( 70 ) section , birtwisle & co . limited segregated part
j kennedy & co . ( contractors ) limited pension scheme - j kennedy & co ( contractors ) limited segregated part
motilal oswal securities limited is registered as a research analyst under sebi ( research analyst ) regulations , 2014 . sebi reg . no . inh000000412
beijing enterprises holdings limited ( behl ) is 61 . 96 % controlled by beijing enterprises group company limited ( be group , unrated ) , which is in turn 100 % owned by the beijing municipal government and supervised by the beijing state - owned assets supervision and administration commission .
specific recommendations and views expressed by research analyst ( s ) in this report . the research analysts , strategists , or research associates principally responsible for preparation of most research receive compensation based upon various
until the past year , the state owned all defense enterprises in russia . with
piramal enterprises ltd . acquires kentucky based specialty pharmaceutical cdmo , coldstream laboratories inc .
piramal enterprises ltd . consumer products ' division acquires the brand caladryl® in india .
the g c bateman group of companies pension and life assurance scheme - tremellen realisations limited ( formerly known as f . a . bateman limited ) segregated part
oswal securities limited in india . this research is distributed in singapore by motilal oswal capital markets singapore pte limited and it is only directed in singapore to accredited investors , as defined in the financial advisers regulations and the
anglo - soviet shipping co . ( humber ) limited pension and death benefit scheme
the g c bateman group of companies pension and life assurance scheme - p r w realisations limited ( formerly known as m . w . dunscombe limited ) segregated part
you have successfully sent the research . please note : some research requires a paid subscription in order to access .
clark & co ( engineers grimsby ) pension scheme - womersley road garage limited section .
and the it business based on ev / sales . due to limited disclosure on debt
pindar retirement benefits scheme - alphagraphics printshops of the future ( u . k . ) limited
thank you for your interest in sharing moody ' s research . you have reached the daily limit of research email sharings .
motor industry pension plan - tigress 1 limited ( formerly w . w . webber ltd ) section
piramal enterprises completes the acquisition of a portfolio of drugs for spasticity and pain management from mallinckrodt llc .
facilitate access to national , large - scale science infrastructure for canadian research communities , including the triumf sub - atomic research facility , and astronomical observatories , as mandated by the national research council act .
centum electronics limited participated in lead role in the 7th strategic electronics summit ses - 2016 held at bangalore .
the g c bateman group of companies pension and life assurance scheme - g . c . bateman limited segregated part
april 7 , 2017 , laguna , philippines – integrated micro - electronics , inc . ( ph : imi ) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of sti enterprises limited for the acquisition by imi , through its subsidiary integrated micro - electronics uk limited , of an 80 % stake in sti , subject to completion conditions .
hong kong , april 06 , 2017 - - moody ' s investors service says that beijing enterprises holdings limited ' s ( behl , baa1 stable issuer rating ) 2016 results are in line with expectations and consistent with its current ratings .
started collaborative research with centre for biochemical technology in the field of gene technology .
equigrade is a flagship product under equity research and grading services offered by care .
evans & reid investment co limited ( 1971 ) pension & life assurance scheme - evans & reid investment co . ltd section
piramal enterprises acquires five brands from organon india pvt . ltd . ( oipl ) and msd bv for its consumer products business .
the research analysts contributing to the report may not be registered / qualified as research analyst with finra . such research analyst may not be associated persons of the u . s . registered broker - dealer , mosipl , and therefore , may not be subject
the prometey institute develops and producesadvanced alloys and conducts research in metallurgical and welding techniques .
piramal capital & housing finance , a wholly - owned subsidiary of piramal enterprises , plans to set - up a proposed . . .
biosyntech , inc . , canada is acquired by piramal enterprises ltd . , part of the life sciences vertical , bio - orthopedics division
centum electronics limited received new orders worth rs . 100 crores from an indian defence enterprise for the development and delivery of mission critical subsystems .
capital markets ( hong kong ) private limited for distribution of research report in kong kong . this report is intended for distribution only to “professional investors” as defined in part i of schedule 1 to sfo . any investment or investment activity to
to be the most effective research and technology organization in the world , stimulating sustainable domestic prosperity .
investors are advised to refer through important disclosures made at the last page of the research report .
other business from the company or companies that are the subject of this material and that the research professionals who were involved in preparing this material may educate investors on investments in such business . the research
wrf funds water research on behalf of its subscribers , and facilitates collaboration among organizations seeking funding partners for high - priority issues . wrf awards a contract through a competitive process and coordinates an independent technical review project through a staff - assigned project manager . all qualified entities – including international organizations and disadvantaged business enterprises – are encouraged to submit research proposals .
motilal oswal research is available on urltoken bloomberg , thomson reuters , factset and s & p capital .
our research department . our research professionals may provide input into our investment banking and other business selection processes . investors should assume that most and / or its affiliates are seeking or will seek investment banking or
pozitron is the leading former soviet productionfacility for the manufacture of resistors , capacitors and television components . pozitron producesa variety of military equipment , including electronic components and tensile condensers formissiles . it is composed of several enterprises , a research institute , and a design bureau .
piramal enterprises enters into an agreement to acquire ash stevens inc . , a us based contract and drug manufacturing orgnisation ( cdmo ) for high potency apis ( hpapis )
research road in leaside is named for a short - lived but amazingly productive high technology war industry company named research enterprises limited ( rel ) . occupying 55 acres southeast of eglinton and laird , rel at its peak it employed over 7 , 500 people in buildings covering 750 , 000 sq . ft of engineering and manufacturing plants . it produced an incredible $ 220 , million worth of high technology radio machinery and precision optical instruments in its six short years . little remains , just a few red brick buildings on eglinton and on research road . incorporated on july 16 , 1940 , and closed in september , 1946 , research enterprises was the largest single employer ever to operate in leasid . war conditions gave canadians a chance to show they were among the world’s best in establishing a high technology facility and at maintaining very high production volumes throughout the war . noteworthy was the equal staffing of men and women , with the latter providing most of the inspection staff .
to support volume production , the canadian government created a crown corporation in toronto , called research enterprises limited ( rel ) . rel stayed in business until september 1946 . during the war , more than 8300 radar sets were produced at r . e . l . for the canadian , u . s . and british forces . most of these sets were either production versions of nrc designs , or adaptations of british designs to north american components and practices .
besides a great deal of practical operational experience , the tizard mission brought at least two key pieces of technology to canada : the cavity magnetron and the basic plans for a gun - laying , antiaircraft radar system . the nrc took the gun laying plans and developed the gl iiic . the gl iiic was one of the first mass - produced radar systems built by research enterprises limited . though the canadian built version did not see action in britain , it was installed in australia , south africa , russia and canada . the gl iiic is probably not so important for its contribution to the war effort , but more so for solidifying the equipment production role of research enterprises limited and pushing the envelope of electronic parts design and production in canada . many of the british vacuum tube designs required in the gl iiic , and the cavity magnetron itself , had to be redesigned and manufactured using canadian resources and production lines .
the water research foundation is seeking pre - proposals for funding consideration under its 2018 subscriber priority ( sp ) research program , which is reserved for subscribers . the sp research program is designed to encourage collaboration with foundation subscribers on research . subscriber priority projects typically address applied research topics that may be local or regional in nature . the research topic should be broadly applicable to wastewater , stormwater , drinking water and / or seawater . proposals should complement the foundation’s ongoing research and not duplicate any current or pending project . sp proposals are accepted once per year under a two - step process . an initial pre - proposal of no more than four pages in length is first submitted for review and screening . in the second phase , full proposals are requested for those pre - proposals judged to have the greatest potential outcome .
nicholas forges alliance with scientists from imperial college of the uk to carry out research in the field of rheumatoid arthritis .
the g c bateman group of companies pension and life assurance scheme - b . o . l . realisations limited ( formerly known as batemans ( opticians ) limted ) segregated part
the radar scientific research iinstitute designs anddevelops ship radars and surveillance systems . it is a part of the scientific and productionassociation ravenstvo .
the vavilov institute , like the u . s . national instituteof standards and technology , sets the standards for all optics institutes , plants , and enterprises inthe former soviet union . roughly 60 percent of vavilov ' s research and design efforts werededicated to military and space projects . it includes the scientific research institute of testingcomplexes for optical electronic instruments & systems , 188537 sosnovyy bpr , leningradoblast , and a branch for hydroponics & thermal optics , 190000 st . petersburg . pochtamtskaya3 .
radar development in canada : the radio branch of the national research council of canada , 1939 - 1946by w . e . knowles middleton
most and it’s associates have not received any compensation or other benefits from the subject company or third party in connection with the research report .
the okeanpribor scientific production associationis a major research and production facility engaged in the development of hydroacoustic systemsand equipment for both submarines and commercial vessels . .
heavy armor research and development ; metallurgical research for shipbuilding ; defectoscope quality control measures ; titanium - alloy forsubmarine hull construction ; non - magnetic steels and alloys for anti - submarine vessels ; high - strength hull steels , advanced propulsion system materials , aluminum alloys ; titanium alloysfor machinery system applications .
to nasd rule 2711 and nyse rule 472 restrictions on communication with a subject company , public appearances and trading securities held by a research analyst account .
the water research foundation ( wrf ) will be offering funding for research projects under the unsolicited research program that can be the catalyst for transforming our understanding of our water resources and our ability to protect and preserve them in a sustainable and cost effective manner and to minimize impact on public health and the environment . wrf is seeking pioneering pre - proposals that will significantly advance knowledge and understanding and that could fundamentally transform how wrf subscribers perform their work .
securities or other investments and motilal oswal securities limited ( hereinafter referred as most ) is not soliciting any action based upon it . this report is not for public distribution and has been furnished to you solely for your general information and
as minister of state for science and technology , i am pleased to present the 2015–16 report on plans and priorities for the national research council of canada .
i am pleased to submit for tabling in parliament , the 2015‑16 report on plans and priorities for the national research council ( nrc ) . as we enter our third year as canada ' s national research and technology organization ( rto ) , we will concentrate on demand - driven research and development ( r & d ) initiatives to provide industry with a lower - risk way to develop innovative technologies , reduce start - up costs , and shorten time to market .
source of information : radar technical overview by w . e . knowles middleton and alex mair reprinted courtesy of national research council of canada and the university of alberta
gain independent research support for your initiatives . we help private and public organizations quantify the job and revenue - creating effects of their policies , projects and operations .
ztt group is insisting of “technology reinforces enterprise” , and pays attention to university - industry collaboration . thus it has cooperated with many famous colleges and research institutions ; for example , ztt has national enterprise post - phd study station , enterprise institution study station of jiangsu province , chinese academy of sciences & ztt superconducting technology joint research and development center , ztt research institute , and many scientific and technological innovation platforms . ztt also has established ztt college , so as to train various kinds of talents .
integrated circuits ; multilayer chip capacitors ; semiconductors for research ; thermal detectors ; sensors / potentiometers ; reverse engineering ofjapanese and western electronic equipment ; ceramic capacitors ; tantalum capacitors .
understanding the small manufacturer’s point of view on manufacturing issues requires an understanding of the markets for their products . commodity product manufacturers sell to the end user , as well as to wholesale entities or distributors . in addition , they sell to larger manufacturing enterprises that then incorporate the product or service into their own products or services . some of these larger companies may have business relationships with the department of defense ( dod ) . job shop manufacturers tend to be dependent for business on component suppliers to larger enterprises . this type of sme may also do some value - added work for large enterprises . job shop manufacturers do not in general have direct sales to dod but may do work for dod through prime contractors . high - technology manufacturers may be dependent on supplying components or systems to larger enterprises . for example , a high - technology manufacturer may improve semiconductor processing through the development of new equipment or parts . if necessary , such an sme may sell directly to retail or wholesale outlets . high technology manufacturers may work either directly with dod or through a prime contractor .
order to conduct business with institutional investors based in the u . s . , mosl has entered into a chaperoning agreement with a u . s . registered broker - dealer , motilal oswal securities international private limited . (
mosipl
) . any business
being a manufacturing division of electronic enterprises ( i ) pvt . ltd . ( eeipl ) gave one more dimension to para electronics capability . eeipl , a strong marketing organization , adds sales and marketing and after sales support of all para electronics products all over the country .
the bhf will re - sell any suitable devices , donating 100 % of the profits to their life saving research to fight coronary heart disease , the uk’s single biggest killer .
drg has acquired healthcare business insights ( hbi ) , a trusted provider of best practice research , training and services to more than 1 , 400 hospitals across the u . s .
research enterprises ltd . was established in toronto , canada , by the national research council of canada ( nrc ) . from 1940 to 1946 rel produced more than 8300 radar sets . rel also produced most of the components , including vacuum tubes , magnetrons , klystrons , crts , spark - gaps or trigatrons , tr and atr cells , rectifiers , neon rf indicators and any other tube required for their radar production . often derived from already existing british or u . s . devices , most of the tubes were custom designed for a given application ; other were the result of independent studies of the nrc scientists , as the first 3ghz , strapped cavity magnetron .
motilal oswal securities limited ( mosl ) is not a registered broker - dealer under the u . s . securities exchange act of 1934 , as amended ( the
1934 act
) and under applicable state laws in the united states . in addition mosl is not a registered
not qualified or exempt from registration . the indian analyst ( s ) who compile this report is / are not located in hong kong & are not conducting research analysis in hong kong .
a time - limited program that does not have an ongoing funding and policy authority . when the program is set to expire , a decision must be made whether to continue the program . in the case of a renewal , the decision specifies the scope , funding level and duration .
the updated federal science , technology and innovation strategy confirms the government ' s commitment to business innovation and recognition of nrc as a key element in connecting canadian firms with federal research and support .
“we really hope the trial is a success so together we can fund more life saving heart research to help the 7 million people currently living with heart and circulatory disease in the uk . ”
working with clients and partners , we provide innovation support , strategic research , and scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet canada ' s current and future industrial and societal needs .
professionals responsible for the preparation of this document may interact with trading desk personnel , sales personnel and other parties for the purpose of gathering , applying and interpreting information . our research professionals are paid on
pre - proposals will be accepted for research on drinking water , wastewater , recycled water , stormwater , and other sources of water addressing water quality , nutrients , energy , reuse , and biosolids .
through its implementation of seizing canada ' s moment : moving forward in science , technology and innovation 2014 , the portfolio is encouraging collaborative partnerships between educational institutions and industry leaders that support research and commercialization .
generate demonstrable results for clients through market - driven research , technology development , innovation support services and access to scientific infrastructure , helping canada thrive in today ' s globally competitive , innovation - based economy .
on a company ' s fundamental analysis . in addition most has different business segments / divisions with independent research separated by chinese walls catering to different set of customers having various objectives , risk profiles , investment
i ' m proud to say that as a result of this strong commitment , canada tops the g7 in higher education research and development investments at our universities , colleges and research institutes . in recognition of the critical economic and social impact science has on canadians , the government unveiled an updated strategy , seizing canada ' s moment : moving forward in science , technology and innovation 2014 . the strategy is a vision and a road map for strengthening canada ' s position as a global leader in scientific research while looking to harness greater canadian innovations that create jobs , increase prosperity and improve the quality of life of canadians .
small manufacturing enterprises are important to the u . s . economy for a number of reasons . since the early 1980s , manufacturing employment has become increasingly concentrated in smaller plants and decreasingly concentrated in larger companies . in 1994 , 65 . 8 percent of total u . s . manufacturing sector employment came from companies with fewer than 500 employees .
to support the mass production of the radar sets , the canadian government created a crown corporation on the outskirts of toronto called research enterprises limited ( r . e . l ) , which stayed in business until september 1946 . the idea for r . e . l was first conceived by general a . mcnaughton , to supply military optics , which he found to be in short supply during the first world war . but soon after the development of radar sets began at the nrc , a strategic mass - producer of the equipment would be needed and the wartime role of r . e . l . was established . during the war , more than 8300 radar sets were produced at r . e . l . for the canadian , u . s . and british forces . most of these sets were either production versions of nrc designs , or adaptations of british designs to north american components and practices .
coordinated radar resource management for … radar resource management for networked phased array radars peter w . moo and zhen ding radar sensing exploitation section defence research and development canada ottawa , canada k1a 0z4 email : peter . moo . . .
dpsus and ordnance factories have , as a policy , been outsourcing many of their requirements and have over the years developed a wide vendor base which includes a large number of medium and small scale enterprises apart from large scale industries . in addition , the dpsus and ofb are also striving to increase the indigenous content in equipment and products , manufactured by them .
the unsolicited research program supports wrf in its mission by funding research projects that can be the catalyst for transforming our understanding of our water resources and our ability to protect and preserve them in a sustainable and cost effective manner and to minimize impact on public health and the environment . wrf is seeking pioneering research pre - proposals that will significantly advance knowledge and understanding in protection and enhancement of water quality or the water environment and that could fundamentally transform how wrf subscribers perform their work . wrf also considers pre - proposals that would take existing research to the next level of completion , resulting in practical solutions to water quality problems . those with likelihood to advance knowledge and understanding , and provide relevant information for wrf subscribers are invited to submit full proposals . wrf requests that all prime contractor / subcontractor decisions be made among proposing teams prior to submission of full proposals . for more information , please contact wrf program director lola olabode at
pursuant to the securities and futures ordinance ( chapter 571 of the laws of hong kong ) “sfo” . as per sebi ( research analyst regulations ) 2014 motilal oswal securities ( sebi reg no . inh000000412 ) has an agreement with motilal oswal
please note that this program is separate from the unsolicited research program call for pre - proposals , which are due on friday , july 13 , 2018 . please contact unsolicitedproposals @ urltoken if you have questions on the unsolicited program .
sti is a private limited company based in the united kingdom which provides electronics design and manufacturing solutions in both printed circuit board assembly and full box - build manufacturing for high - reliability industries . the company currently has two factories in the united kingdom in hook and poynton as well as one in cebu , philippines and operates a design center in london .
this program will deliver targeted research , technology development and demonstration , and direct technology support to canadian industry – elements that are crucial for canadian companies to thrive in a highly competitive global market . in 2015‑16 , research initiatives started in the previous fiscal year under this program will be in full implementation mode and several of them will deliver either early , short - term outcomes and / or crucial milestones important for outcomes planned to be achieved over a mid - term time horizon .
the company ' s debt position rose significantly after its eur1 . 438 billion acquisition of eew in march 2016 . in addition , behl ' s wholly owned subsidiary , beijing gas group company limited ( unrated ) , announced in november 2016 that it would invest in a 20 % stake in verknechonskneftegaz ( v - gaz , unrated ) for usd1 . 1 billion .
company ( ies ) . this report is for personal information of the selected recipient / s and does not construe to be any investment , legal or taxation advice to you . this research report does not constitute an offer , invitation or inducement to invest in
most and / or its affiliates and / or employees may have interests / positions , financial or otherwise of over 1 % at the end of the month immediately preceding the date of publication of the research in the securities mentioned in this report . to enhance
can seriously jeopardize the business . small manufacturers have small management teams that struggle to meet all the demands on them . many small manufacturers have been forced to become leaner and , as a result , have limited legal , marketing , and human resource personnel . this leanness makes them more vulnerable to potential lawsuits that may arise from the increasingly complex liabilities related to products and services , workforce issues , federal regulations , and corporate issues . in an sme , capital is typically dedicated to operations , with limited access to capital for improvements such as equipment upgrades , facility expansions , marketing and sales force expansions , or the incorporation of new technology . small manufacturers are usually fighting for survival and must therefore focus on day - to - day operations , rather than planning future growth .
information identified as archived is provided for reference , research or recordkeeping purposes . it is not subject to the government of canada web standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived . please contact us to request a format other than those available .
ravenstvo is a mid - size company whose primaryproduct has been ship radars and control systems . it is now expanding its production tocommercial products in the oil and gas , mining and electronics industries . it includes the radarscientific research institute and the ravenstvo - servis state enterprise .
james prince , branch manager , john lewis leeds , said : “we are excited to be working with the british heart foundation on this scheme . it’s a great way to encourage local customers to recycle their electronic equipment while also helping to fund this critical research . ”
meeting the immediate needs of industry also means looking longer - term at emerging technologies that will underpin the future of canadian industry . nrc works with key collaborators in industry and in other research organizations to accelerate the development of new technologies and help clients bring innovations to market .
nrc is a departmental corporation of the government of canada ( goc ) , reporting to parliament through the minister of industry . nrc works in partnership with other members of the industry portfolio to leverage complementary resources to promote the innovation of firms , to exploit synergies in key areas of science and technology ( s & t ) , to promote the growth of small and medium - sized enterprises ( smes ) and to contribute to canadian economic growth . nrc ' s council provides independent strategic direction and advice to the nrc president and reviews organizational performance . the president provides leadership and strategic management and is responsible for the achievement of nrc ' s long - range goals and plans within the guidance of the nrc council . each of nrc ' s seven vice presidents is responsible for a number of areas composed of research programs , initiatives , centres , the industrial research assistance program , and / or corporate common services . vice presidents and nrc managers are responsible for executing plans and priorities to ensure successful achievement of objectives .
electronic enterprises ( i ) pvt ltd , has two streams of business . one team looks after ‘foreign representation’ in turn deals with many foreign companies and assist them to establish them into indian market . our sales and marketing offices at mumbai , bangalore , hyderabad , kolkata , delhi , kota and chennai , market the products by approaching customers through telephonic conversations , personal discussions , email communication etc . since time is essence prompt service is assured by us .
in 2015‑16 , activity in natural health products will be expanded by co - developing additional products with canadian companies and deploying five industry - wide enabling technologies . technical services and strategic research and development will be undertaken to ensure canadian natural health product companies maintain their global reputations for quality and safety .
in 2015‑16 , the national research council of canada will focus on the full implementation of its programs and service offerings , concentrating on delivering the support and expertise that canada ' s innovative companies need . innovation leads to job creation and economic growth , allowing companies to expand their domestic and international footprints .
the industry portfolio will help deliver on our government ' s commitment to return to a balanced budget by managing programs and services effectively . i am confident that we will meet our objective and that the national research council of canada will continue to contribute toward economic growth and prosperity that benefit all canadians .
in 2015‑16 , nrc will assist smes through the provision of non - repayable funding for cost - shared innovative projects based on merit . nrc - irap industrial technology advisors provide smes with technology and business advice without charge and connect them with partner organizations that can provide further assistance such as financing , research and development , intellectual property , and technology transfer . nrc will support job creation in canadian smes through the youth employment program and will also enable smes to gain access to a canada - wide network of technical and business expertise at universities , colleges and research institutions through the business innovation access program .
this sub - program manages canada ' s astronomical observatories as mandated in the national research council act , and it compiles and disseminates astronomical data while leveraging access to international observatories for canadian researchers in astrophysics . this sub - program uses funding from the following transfer payment : contributions to the international astronomical observatories program .
the tefremova institute is a leading designer oflasers , particle accelerators and other specialized electrical equipment for research and industry . it developed the tokomak controlled thermonuclear fusion installation , and has participated inthe building of all large accelerator , laser and thermonuclear fusion installations in the formersoviet union . it was formerly a part of npo elektrofizka .
in 2015‑16 , a key priority in mining r & d will be to evaluate membrane separation technologies for more energy efficient process improvements . research on mining equipment will evaluate the wear and corrosion mechanism for fine particles . this work is required for the subsequent development of low - cost processing of low grade ores utilizing fine particles .
with the objective of achieving self - reliance in defence production , the ordnance factories and dpsus have been continuously modernizing and upgrading their capabilities and widening their product range . a large number of major products have been developed through in - house research and development initiatives apart from producing a number of products and equipment through transfer of technology .
development of a roadmap for dbp toxicity tools , surrogates and indicators to help utility decision making the objective of the workshop and report is to develop a 10 - year vision for the drinking water research community with a suggested research roadmap that will answer outstanding questions related to the assessment of relative risks from disinfection byproducts ( dbps ) in drinking water . specifically , the roadmap should outline the questions and research projects that will be needed to provide municipal water utilities with chemical and bioanalytical tools to assess relative risk from dbps in drinking water after different treatment trains or water qualities , and include strategies to identify indicators or surrogates for potential human biological responses to inorganic and organic dbps in drinking water . moving beyond toc , tox , thms , and haas , a workshop will identify the path forward that will eventually determine what assays , tools , surrogates or indicators ( chemical or biological ) are best suited to provide an overall risk reduction strategy . proposals due : august 7 , 2018 at 3 : 00 pm mt
in the summer of 1940 , it became apparent to britain that it would need north american research , development and production help in support of the war effort . sir henry tizard was given the very important commission of bringing key british technology to canada and the u . s . , and to petition the two countries for their support .
for last 25 years para electronics has been engaged in continuous research and new developments for last 25 years para electronics has been engaged in continuous research and new developments of indigenous products by implementing advance and latest technology . para electronics has the custom engineering capability to provide equipment / accessories to suit a particular application . para electronics has extensive capabilities in electronics designing , mechanical fabrication , electronics production to assist better production practices . well trained and enthusiastic manpower enhances on - line technical support directly from the factory to the all locations in the country . customized products are one of the major areas where para electronics specialises about . many such products have been designed and developed over past 25 years .
the industry portfolio will help sustain job creation and economic growth by effectively managing programs and services that help canadian companies compete and innovate . canadians can depend on our government to invest in programs that benefit them the most . in 2015‑16 , the industry portfolio will continue to invest in world - class research and innovation that help companies compete at home and abroad .
this program manages national science facilities and infrastructure critical to research , development and innovation by canadian scientific and technological communities . this includes operating and administering canada ' s astronomical observatories . it also fosters development and maintenance of canada ' s metrological infrastructure system that provides industries and researchers access to reliable measurements that are traceable to recognized national standards maintained by the program . the program helps clients make the most of this infrastructure by facilitating access to a wide range of canadian and international user communities and by participating in networks . in addition , the program provides stewardship of the triumf sub - atomic research facility . this program uses funding from the following transfer payment : triumf ( canada ' s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics ) .
national research council of canada ( nrc ) bridges the innovation gap between early stage research and development ( r & d ) and commercialization , focusing on socio - economic benefits for canada and increasing national performance in business - led r & d and innovation . a federal leader in technology development , nrc supports canadian industry to enhance their innovation capabilities and capacity and become more productive in the development and deployment of innovative products , processes and services for markets of national priority and importance . with a presence in every province , nrc combines its strong national foundation with international linkages to help canada grow in productivity and remain globally competitive . nrc works in collaboration with industry , governments and academia to maximize canada ' s overall r & d investment .
over the coming fiscal year , our government will be looking to the national research council of canada ( nrc ) to continue playing a critical role in supporting canada ' s business innovation . nrc is ideally positioned to provide innovative canadian - based businesses with the world - class infrastructure , technical expertise and people they need to develop their creative ideas and take them to the next level .
nrc will provide bio - based specialty chemical industry collaborators with research expertise , technical services and infrastructure needed to overcome technology barriers to produce high - value , performance - driven chemicals from biomass which will enable them to reach commercial activity 15 - 20 % faster . industrial and consumer end markets including personal care and cosmetics , food and nutrition , household goods and agricultural products will be targeted .
national research council of canada nrc communications 1200 montreal road , bldg . m - 58 ottawa , ontario , canada k1a 0r6 phone : ( 613 ) 993 - 9101 or toll - free 1 - 877 - nrc - cnrc ( 1 - 877 - 672 - 2672 ) fax : ( 613 ) 952 - 9907 tty number : ( 613 ) 949 - 3042 e - mail : info @ urltoken
processes for working with titanium andother alloys , including vacuum - arc and electroslag capabilities ; process for rolling berylliumbetween two sheets of steel ; argon gas - flow meter for welding ; argon - filled chamber to work ontitanium submarine hulls ; composites ; coatings ; plastics ; corrosion research - galvanic protectionusing an external current and special paint ; porous amorphous materials able to withstand hightemperature used as flexible radar absorption material .
the ratings were assigned by evaluating factors that moody ' s considers relevant to the credit profile of behl , such as the company ' s : ( i ) overall business risks and individual business segments ' competitive position ; ( ii ) combined capital structure and financial risks ; ( iii ) projected performance over the near to intermediate term ; and ( iv ) management ' s track record and tolerance for risk . moody ' s compared these attributes against other issuers both within and outside beijing enterprises holdings ltd . ' s core industry and believes behl ' s ratings are comparable to those of other issuers with similar credit risk .
nrc ' s sap business system will be used to support effective program and project management , including planning and performance tracking . in 2015‑16 , three - year reviews of r & d initiatives will take place to enhance performance and outcomes , support program management and investment decisions on continuance , adjustments or termination , and inform future r & d initiatives . nrc will build its strategic intelligence practices and processes for enhanced research and business opportunity identification and assessment . external communication efforts will increase the awareness of nrc and its business offerings in the marketplace , and supporting marketing and outreach activities with a new brand management strategy . internal communications efforts will develop a new employer brand and enhance the employee experience . finally , nrc will develop and implement a knowledge management strategy that will facilitate the increased research and business value of nrc ' s knowledge and information assets .
ztt group has passed a lot of international management certificates such as ul , uj , rohs , iso9001 , iso14001 , ohsa28001 and so on . for another , ztt group also has passed some world - famous test , for example , kema and kinectrics . ztt group used to focusing on production quality , and this philosophy gave ztt a lot of honorable reputation , such as “top china brand” , “china top brand” , “chinese top 100 scientific and technical enterprise” , “electronic information in china hundred enterprises” , “chinese top 50 comprehensive enterprise of communication field” , “chinese top 10 competitive brands of optical cable” , “chinese leading enterprise of fiber optical cable” , and so on .
in 2015‑16 , research efforts will be applied on advancing transmission technologies in order to achieve a significant increase in vehicle fuel economy over the next few years . this will include validation and specifications for low friction coatings , which are part of the development of low friction , wear resistant , high strength materials for power trains . a new formulation of iron powder for use in transmission components will also be developed , in partnership with industry .
triumf , canada ' s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics , is owned and operated by a consortium of 19 canadian universities . triumf operations are supported by nrc , the natural sciences and engineering research council , natural resources canada , the canada foundation for innovation and the government of british columbia . triumf will continue to support the canadian and international particle and nuclear physics community in alignment with the subatomic physics long range plan , by :
this priority aligns with the government of canada ' s commitment to an efficient and competitive marketplace , a healthy and innovative knowledge - based economy , and a competitive and sustainable business community . as canada ' s national research and technology organization ( rto ) , nrc has the ability , experience , and national presence to actively engage with businesses in de - risking technologies , encouraging further investment and adoption by industry , thereby amplifying business innovation and national productivity .
the processes and techniques of manufacturing have changed substantially over the decades and that evolution continues today . in order to examine the potential impacts of these changes , the department of commerce asked the nrc to design a workshop to focus on issues central to the changing nature of manufacturing . the workshop brought together a number of experts to present papers about and to discuss the current state of manufacturing in the united states and the challenges it faces . this report presents the results of that workshop . key challenges that emerged from the workshop and that are discussed include understanding manufacturing trends ; manufacturing globalization ; information technology opportunities ; maintaining innovation ; strengthening small and medium - sized enterprises ; workforce education ; and rising infrastructure costs .
3 . to the extent permitted by law , moody’s and its directors , officers , employees , representatives , licensors and suppliers disclaim liability for : ( i ) any indirect , special , consequential , or incidental losses or damages whatsoever arising from or in connection with use of the information ; and ( ii ) any direct or compensatory damages caused to any person or entity , including but not limited to by any negligence ( but excluding fraud or any other type of liability that by law cannot be excluded ) on the part of moody’s or any of its directors , officers , employees , agents , representatives , licensors or suppliers , arising from or in connection with use of the information .
the svetlana joint - stock company is a largeconglomerate primarily involved in the research , design , and manufacturing of electronic , microwave and electronic instruments . svetlana also produces a wide variety of other productsincluding medical , transportation , communications , agriculture , and recreation equipment andhousehold appliances . the svetlana joint - stock company consists of approximately five separateplants , five experimental design bureaus , and two addresses , 27 prospekt engelsa and 2 prospektsvetlanskiy , for the main svetlana facility in st . petersburg .
ztt group is an international high - tech enterprise , which among 500 chinese enterprises . ztt ' s main fiber - optic - communication and power - transmission products have been formed nearly 100 series and over 1000 varieties . ztt has embraced the latest products and technology of chinese optical and electrical cables , and filled a number of domestic blank . the products have been applied in the first - class backbone of china netcom , china telecom , china mobile , china unicom , china railway telecom , communication center of state grid , national defense and so on . thus ztt has made contributions to promote the constructions of national informationization , smart grid , ocean development and national defense . in 2012 , ztt group has entered solar photovoltaic industry .
exploring research and development of tantalumcondensers for televisions ; video equipment ; machining of metals ; and ceramics . pozitronmanufactured 90 , 000 televisions in 1990 , exporting half to western europe . plans in 1990 calledfor expanding television production to 2 million sets per year . pozitron has also been emphasizingconsumer goods since 1985 . in march 1992 , pozitron ' s vidikond plant opened video assemblyand packing plant as part of joint venture with korea daewoo corporation . they plan toassemble / produce 200 , 000 annually .
the program contributes to the growth and prosperity of canadian small and medium sized enterprises ( smes ) by stimulating innovation , adoption and / or commercialization of technology - based products , services , or processes in canada . this is done through : 1 ) technical and related business advice and networking facilitated by a cross - canada network of field professional staff ; 2 ) cost - shared merit - based contributions ; and 3 ) contributions supporting employment of post - secondary graduates . this program uses funding from the following transfer payments : contributions to firms ; contributions to organizations ; youth employment program ( yep ) ; and contributions to canadian hiv technology program ( chtd ) , business innovation access program ( biap ) and canada accelerator and incubator program ( caip ) .
continue work to be a
one - stop - shop
for nano - materials solutions for security materials technology . nrc will contribute to developing and delivering cost - effective , highly efficient , next - generation , nano - materials and armour systems , including testing and performance evaluation . over the coming year , nrc will collaborate with defence research and development canada and industry partners to develop targeted applications focused on improving the performance - to - weight ratio for armoured vehicles and personal protective equipment .
the srednenevsky shipyard , located near the junctionof the izhora and neva rivers in the kolpino district of southern st . petersburg , is an importantbuilder of mine warfare ships for the russian navy . the yard probably dates back to 1911 , whenthe st . petersburg metals plant , then a builder of marine turbines , established a shipyard atust - izhora to build destroyers . between the world wars the ust - izhora yard was limited to theconstruction of river barges . it was expanded into a major builder of minesweepers and othersmall combatants after world war ii and built ships of the steel - hulled t - 43 , t - 58 , turka , andnatya classes in the 1950s and 1960s . it has also built a few large tugs and small tankers forservice as naval auxiliaries .
this sub - program develops and advances technologies and techniques for enhancing the innovation capacity and growth of canada ' s natural resources and utility sectors . these sectors are important contributors to canada ' s gdp that are challenged by volatile global markets and growing environmental pressures . to remain sustainable , industries in these sectors require technologies to reduce production costs . results are achieved through multi - disciplinary collaborative research and development services in addition to specialized advisory and technical services for transferring or advancing technologies into industrial solutions for the marketplace .
in collaboration with industry , this sub - program develops vaccines and biologics for enhancing the prosperity of the canadian bio - therapeutics industry , and to provide more effective treatments to canadians . activities include developing biologic materials for treating and preventing infectious and chronic diseases , and technologies to deliver therapeutics from circulation in the blood to the central nervous system . results are achieved through multi - disciplinary collaborative research and development services in addition to specialized technical services for transferring or advancing technologies into deployed solutions and improved practices for the marketplace .
the radio branch of the national research council ( nrc ) was the focal point of canadas contribution to the development of radar technology during world war ii . it grew from about 12 personnel in 1939 to more than 300 by 1945 , and was aided by canadian military services personnel , as well as the universities of western ontario , toronto , mcgill , and queens . the radio branch developed about 12 types of radar that were put into mass production and about twenty types were produced in small quantities for specific services requirements .
nrc will work with partners to ensure that national s & t facilities remain at the leading edge through ongoing technology development . canadian and international user communities will continue to have access to an array of national and international facilities to conduct their scientific research . nrc provides stewardship over facility maintenance and access as well as developing supporting tools and instrumentation , often in collaboration with industry . nrc also develops measurement standards , assisting in the responsible introduction of new technologies to the market , and allowing emerging technologies to be commercialized and enabling companies to access international markets .


sieur d'arques is a wine producer cooperative located in limoux in the languedoc-roussillon area of france .

it produces the red bicyclette brand of wine , marketed in the united states by e & j gallo winery .

in 2012 , pierre mirc retired as chairman of sieur d'arques .

current executives include maurice lautard , chairman ; laurent lechat , general manager ; guilhem marty , technical director .

sieur d ' arques

une histoire d ' hommes et de passion . film institutionnel présentant la maison sieur d ' arques
four centuries later , in 1946 , the founding winemakers of our winery christened their wine , sieur d’arques .
the cave sieur d ' arques is always a wonderful way to show visitors the beautiful sparkling wines . . .
before arriving at the cave sieur d ' arques , we decided to drive through this beautiful small . . .
sieur d & apos ; arques premiere bulle sparkling 2011 - 1 bottles , rrp $ 27 . 5 per bottle
a lawyer for sieur d ' arques , jean - marie bourland , told agence france - presse :
there is no prejudice . not a single american consumer complained .
in a statement on its website it said it was
deeply disappointed
to learn its supplier , sieur d ' arques , had been found guilty of selling falsely labelled french pinot noir .
aimery sieur d’arques is situated 25 km from carcassonne . one of the leading wine organizations in the languedoc region , aimery sieur d’arques combines the latest wine producing technology with a healthy respect for tradition . considered a pioneer in languedoc roussillon in terms of quality of production and wine - growing techniques , la cave des vignerons du sieur d’arques was one of the first wineries in the eighties to develop plot - based selection in its 2800 hectares of aoc vineyard . the terroir which benefits from the mediterranean sun , tempered by the proximity to the pyrénées and the influence of the atlantic ocean , combines the ideal conditions for producing great wines .
the defendants , from two firms , received suspended jail sentences and fines between 3 , 000 and 45 , 000 euros . reuters reports that one firm , sieur d’arques , had to pay a fine of 180 , 000 euros .
a view of the sieur d ' arques wine merchant in limoux , southwestern france , thursday feb . 18 , 2010 . a french court has convicted wednesday a dozen wine merchants and wine growers for selling and exporting fake . . . more
les vignerons du sieur d’arques avenue du mauzac 11300 limoux phone1 + 33 4 . 68 . 74 . 63 . 24 phone2 + 33 4 . 68 . 74 . 63 . 00 fax + 33 4 . 68 . 74 . 63 . 13
according to the french investigation , however , gallo had little to do with the production of the wine . rather , gallo , which has not been implicated in any wrongdoing , bought bulk wine from a company called sieur d ' arques , which in turn purchased the alleged “pinot noir” from a bulk wine broker , ducasse wine merchants . both sieur d ' arques and ducasse were convicted of the fraud , though sieur d ' arques maintained that it was duped into buying fraudulent wine it believed to be pinot noir . apparently the ducasse firm purchased cheaper merlot and syrah from various cooperatives around carcassonne and passed it off as the more expensive pinot noir . french authorities believed the scam amounted to about 7 million euro profit from january 2006 through march 2008 , according to an article in the guardian .
sieur d ' arques , created in limoux in 1946 , is a major player in languedoc wine sector . endowed with latest technical expertise and a long rich tradition of winemaking . discover how the cooperative operates , how the vine is worked , grape harvesting . . .
the cave sieur d ' arques is always a wonderful way to show visitors the beautiful sparkling wines of limoux . they have a small museum that shows the history of blanquette de limoux and has many artefact that were used in the olden days . there are . . .
ella mai – boo ' d up ( remix ) ft . nicki minaj & quavo
a view of the sieur d ' arques wine merchant in limoux , southwestern france , thursday feb . 18 , 2010 . a french court has convicted wednesday a dozen wine merchants and wine growers for selling and exporting fake pinot noir in a lucrative fraud scheme . a leading u . s . wine merchant in the case says he may appeal . among others , the fraud victimized california - based giant e . & j . gallo winery . sieur d ' arques , was convicted of fraud and fined euro 180 , 000 ( $ 244 , 000 ) . less
at sieur d ' arques , we are eager to satisfy every occasion and every palate with our sparkling wines . that is why we create history every day by signing - out sparkling wines of great finesse and elegance in order to make each tasting moment a unique and memorable experience .
before arriving at the cave sieur d ' arques , we decided to drive through this beautiful small speciality region . the winding road climbs gently higher until it reaches les serpent , literally at the foothills of the pyrenees . in early october the picking must have just finished as . . .
the fines ranged from 1 , 500 euros ( $ 2 , 050 ; £1 , 300 ) to the top figure of 180 , 000 euros ( $ 247 , 050 ; £156 , 500 ) for sieur d ' arques . the judge said that the accused together made seven million euros in profits from the scam .
on february 17 , 2010 , 12 people from the languedoc - roussillon region of france were convicted by a court in carcassonne in connection with the fraud , including the head of ducasse , claude courset ( described as the
kingpin
of the scheme ) , executives at sieur d ' arques , and several cooperatives .
courses arques la bataille 9 avril 2012 ( cani - cross - cani - vtt - trail . . . )
since 1946 , sieur d ' arques , located in limoux ( 25km from carcassonne ) , perpetuates a passionate tradition that has established the languedoc - roussillon as a creator of exceptional vintages . their historical expertise , their eternal quest for quality , excellence and technical mastery allow them to sign - out some great wines for the enjoyment of all demanding wine lovers .
bonus : sieur d arques toques et clochers is available at bevmo now . take advantage the bevmo 2 for 1 sale to give your fledgling wine cellar a boost , fill in the “holes” of an established cellar or expand your horizon and venture out into unchartered flavors . plus if you buy a case in - store you receive an additional 10 percent off !
the history of the languedoc vineyards dates back to the fifth century bc , when the greeks introduced the vine and its cultivation techniques . but it wasn’t until 1531 that the benedictine monks of the st hilaire abbey , a village close to limoux , produced the first sparkling wine in the world… the world’s first sparkling wine was born . seduced by this sparkling wine , a local lord , the sieur d ' arques got into the habit of quaffing
flascons
of blanquette to celebrate his victories . four centuries later , in 1946 , inspired by this historical anecdote , the winery’s founders took on the name of sieur d ' arques . since that day , the company has perpetuated the work of its remarkable artisans in a true desire to share their ancestral know - how with all lovers of exceptional wines .
the fallout of what we ' ll call pinotgate began last month with 12 fraud convictions in a french court for selling to e & j gallo wine labeled as pinot noir that was nothing of the sort ; it was actually merlot and syrah . the defendants , vintners and co - ops in southern france , were accused of distributing wine through sieur d ' arques , a large languedoc wine merchant , that went into gallo ' s red bicyclette label .
sieur d ' arques , created in limoux in 1946 , is a major player in languedoc wine sector . endowed with latest technical expertise and a long rich tradition of winemaking . discover how the cooperative operates , how the vine is worked , grape harvesting and the limoux wines making process . finally , a wine tasting session about the different wines of the appellation limoux . every year , we organize four walks to explore the wines of toques et clochers .
steeples of limoux’s soils have , for over twenty years , conquered the great chardonnay lovers . with this crémant toques & steeples , sieur d’arques sign another great wine , inspiring and vibrant , sophisticated and complex expression of a terroir revealed by a singular compelling expertise . this blend dominated by chardonnay , strictly selected for its smoothness and radiance , was fired in april and disgorged in january . it was me great pleasure to have been those who have given birth to this crémant toques & steeples .
the history of the languedoc vineyard dates back to the 5 th century bc when the greeks first introduced grape vines and their cultural practices . it was in 1531 , one century before dom pérignon , that wines from limoux stepped onto the world stage thanks to benedictine nuns from the st hilaire abbey , a neighbouring village , who created the first sparkling wine in the world : la blanquette de limoux . the earliest written references to blanquette de limoux can be traced back to the lord of the region , “le sieur d’arques” who swigged down “flasks of blanquette” to celebrate his victories .
this excellent chardonnay comes from the caves du sieur d ' arques cooperative based at limoux in the aude region of the languedoc . the co - op was founded in 1946 and today has over 400 members . the ' toques et clochers ' chardonnay was first introduced in 1989 and takes its name from the gala dinner held every year and cooked by a celebrity chef ( hence the chef ' s hat - ' toque ' ) whilst the wine is auctioned and the proceeds used to maintain the church bells of a different wine village every year ( hence the ' clochers ' ) . aged in new oak , this superb white bears many of the hallmarks of a lighter white burgundy .
“we are deeply disappointed to learn today that our supplier sieur d’arques has been found guilty of selling falsely labeled french pinot noir as recently as march of 2008 . based on the available information of the pinot noir that the french courts have investigated , gallo imported less than 20 % of the total and is no longer selling any of this wine to customers . we believe that the only french pinot noir that was potentially misrepresented to us would have been the 2006 vintage and prior . we want to assure our consumers that this is not a health and safety issue and that we will continue to work with the appropriate u . s . authorities to determine any next steps required for potentially mislabeled pinot noir in the marketplace . ”
we went for a wedding near limoux . while there , new friends introduced us to brut . they advised us to go to sieur to try out the different bruts and enjoy the inexpensive taste of heaven . the museum was cool to go to . . . nothing too elaborate but . . .
following the recent scandals about horse meat found in ‘beef’ burgers and , worse , ‘calimari’ made with pig rectum , we thought we’d have a look at some oh - so - shocking scandals in the global wine industry from dubious labelling , to the wrong wine in the bottle and the addition of ‘special’ ingredients .
languedoc has been known for centuries for producing simpler and cheaper wine , which has sometimes been passed off by wine merchants as more expensive wine from bordeaux or burgundy . the french appellation d ' origine contrôlée ( aoc ) system was created in the 1930s to prevent the practice of mislabeling or diluting expensive wines with cheaper ones .
sieur d ' arques toques et clochers - haute vallée 2012 - limoux tasted by the best sommelier in the world andreas larsson . crisp , green apples , fresh almonds white wine , with a quite light almost transparent colour , there’s a slight hint of straw yellow . the nose is clean , it also feels rather on the young side . i would call this more restrained in a cooler climate style , with fresh lemon , almond , rather white fruit like quince and green apple ; feels more like a cool climate chardonnay . palate is still youthful , it has a fresh crisp acidity , classically bone - dry , nicely salivating on the palate . it has a slightly lighter body , but good , nice fruitiness , still a bit youthful and restrained . some notes of lemon zest on the finish , young fruit , quince , green apple . vinified in a nice , clean and fresh style . a wine that can perhaps get a slight aeration or another one to two years to open up . more information : urltoken facebook : urltoken . . . twitter : urltoken blog : urltoken
i remember buying a bottle of this in florida a couple of years ago and actually tossing out the second half of the bottle because the stuff was just undrinkable . i ' d sooner have drunk a glass of vinegar . i blamed the storage at the place i bought it but i see that i may have been unfair to them now .
in regard to the tasters guild international wine competition , the tastings are done blind . the only information that is provided to the judges is the varietal , vintage , and the residual sugar . tasters guild international has two annual competitions . the competition in the washington d . c . area takes the price point into consideration whereas the michigan judging does not .
but believe me when i tell you that there is nobody , not even a person whose tastebuds have been destroyed by a lifetime of cigarettes , who would not have noticed the shortcomings in that bottle of wine . the only reasonable answer is that nobody at e & j ; gallo ever bothered to taste the stuff themselves . i ' m sure they ' d have known .
damien , are you suggesting most major champagne houses are taking us for a ride ? ! i’d put a lot of money on any given retailer being unable to give you the names of the growers for any major champagne houses . additionally , knowing who makes the wine once it’s in the winery doesn’t help either because you can’t guarantee it won’t be fiddled - with there ( ref : duboeuf or brunello scandal ) .
take for example the 1985 diethylene glycol wine scandal in austria which embroiled a small number of wine producers who thought they’d be clever and add this toxic substance ( which incidentally is also a primary ingredient of some types of antifreeze , a fact the media loved ! ) to their wines to make them taste sweeter and more full - bodied . they were discovered when the adulterated wine was sent to germany and ( again illegally ) blended into german wines – german quality control labs then picked up the diethylene glycol and , as they don’t say in france , le vin hit the fan . all in all though it was probably a good thing for the austrian wine industry long term . short term of course it was a total disaster since the mere suggestion of ‘antifreeze’ in austrian wine was enough to cause a complete collapse of wine exports . but it did force the industry to take a good , long , hard look in the mirror and to focus production on other types of wine , moving away from sweet wines towards dry white wines and targeting a higher market segment .
all we can eat is a meeting place for the food - obsessed , a traffic signal at the ever - crowded intersection of politics , culture , aesthetics , desire and the dinner plate .
if it is from 2006 or earlier , gallo says , red bicyclette pinot noir is no such thing . ( gallo )
do you really know what you ' re drinking ? headlines this week screaming fraud in wine production in france for a popular brand sold in the united states may make you wonder .
yesterday , a french court in carcassonne convicted 12 people from the languedoc - roussillon region of passing off merlot and syrah wine as pinot noir to the u . s . firm e & j ; gallo for its red bicyclette brand .
red bicyclette debuted with the 2005 vintage and sells for about $ 8 . there are also a chardonnay , syrah , merlot and a rosé that have not been implicated in any scandal . gallo markets the brand as offering a taste of southern france . a tech sheet for the 2006 pinot noir on the brand ' s web site gives details about the soils where the grapes were grown , how the grapes were handled during production and how a mere 3 percent of the wine was matured in french and american oak barrels , giving the impression that gallo was intimately involved in the production of the wine . ( the tech sheet also states that the wine contains 10 percent grenache and 5 percent syrah , which while not stated on the label is quite legal . the u . s . government allows a wine to be labeled as single varietal if 75 percent or more of the wine is from that grape . )
how did the french authorities cotton on to the scam ? well , someone noticed that more pinot noir was being sold from the languedoc - roussillon than the entire region produced . that ' s pretty easy math .
not surprisingly , the british press reacted to the news of the convictions with glee as a chance to show that americans really don ' t know anything about wine . the guardian gloated that gallo had been duped into buying 18 million bottles of plonk thinking it was the “intoxicating red feted with such style in the oscar - winning 2004 wine comedy ' sideways . ' ” ( that would be news to santa barbara pinot producers . ) the paper sneered at the unsuspecting “californian wine buff” sniffing his glass of plonk for hints of “dark fruit aromas” and “flavors of black cherry and plum . ”
the london times even took a swipe at me . after noting that producers in the languedoc had improved quality and “engaged in clever export marketing , ” it quoted the washington post ' s “wine critic” as writing that “the languedoc and roussillon have shown tremendous improvement in quality over the past decade , and they remain a source of high - value wine at reasonable prices . ”
accurately quoted from my sept . 16 , 2009 , column . but the paper didn ' t mention that in the column i also discussed the fraud investigation , then in its early stages , or that i cited the influential french wine magazine , la revue des vins de france , as touting the region ' s success . never mind that my recommendations that week were from small quality - driven wineries in sub - appellations of the region , with nothing labeled “south of france . ” nor did the brit press mention that british wine writer jancis robinson , columnist for the financial times , has lavished praise on some of the region ' s better wineries .
maybe we americans deserve a little bit of ribbing , though . after all , we did buy a lot of red bicyclette .
all good since there wasn ' t an issue with the ' healthiness ' of the wine . but , is there good quality control on imported wine to make sure we ' re not being poisoned ?
here ' s to two - buck chuck . i always thought it was so amusing whenever someone ordered pinot noir . not to being dismissive of the varietal , but most of these people were doing it because they saw sideways . i say we ship a bunch of schlitz labeled as bud and send it over to french . that will show them .
e & j ; gallo has failed to say what steps they have taken to ensure that the rest of their import portfolio is true to the varietal listed on the label . companies this big put huge pressures on their supply chain and then tend adopt a position that they are not responsible when a supplier cheats . in this case even though the family ' s sonoma winemaker , gina gallo , has made pinot noir since 1991 and should know what it tastes like .
anyone who knows anything about languedoc wines should have been highly suspicious of a pinot noir from that region . those grapes are simply rarely grown there .
html public
- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en
urltoken
a dozen french winemakers and traders have been found guilty of a massive scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake pinot noir to a leading us buyer .
the judge in carcassonne , south - west france , said the producers and traders had severely damaged the reputation of the languedoc region .
the 12 more than doubled profits passing off the wine to e and j gallo under its red bicyclette brand .
the court ruled the 12 had deliberately and repeatedly mislabelled the wine as one of the more expensive varieties of grape in order to get a better price from e and j gallo .
the red bicyclette pinot noir single grape wine is hugely popular in the united states .
they found the amount of pinot noir being sold to gallo was far more than the region produced .
the judge handed out suspended jail sentences ranging from one month to six months for the most prominent wine trader and ordered all the defendants to pay fines .
the judge said :
the scale of the fraud caused severe damage for the wines of the languedoc for which the united states is an important outlet .
a lawyer for three other defendants argued his clients had delivered a wine that had pinot noir characteristics .
e and j gallo said it was no longer selling any of the wine to its customers .
most popular now | 56 , 514 people are reading stories on the site right now .
;
the bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites . read more .
this page is best viewed in an up - to - date web browser with style sheets ( css ) enabled . while you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser , you will not be able to get the full visual experience . please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets ( css ) if you are able to do so .
the question now is whether gallo somehow knew that what was portrayed as industrial - grade pinot was nothing of the sort . the modesto wine giant has said it is
deeply disappointed
in its supplier , and when asked about checking the wine for pinot purity , a gallo spokesperson said ,
there is no way to chemically test wine to establish its varietal composition with certainty .
at least one other big wine company found itself entangled . constellation brands bought wine from the same supplier . it says some wine was
tested internally ,
and some tested independently , which doesn ' t quite mesh with gallo ' s assertion about verifying the putative pinot .
the outcry has been enough to get the feds involved , with the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau launching a probe into label violations .
it depends upon what they knew and when they knew it ,
says ttb spokesman art resnick . and of course , there ' s also a class - action lawsuit .
wine people don ' t usually get such high drama , which is why this mess will probably take the trophy for schadenfreude of the year : american wine giant gets duped by the french . the freedom - fry cooks are heating their oil .
gallo , being the biggest of targets , has taken a lot of flak : how could they not know ? didn ' t anyone taste it ? indeed , it ' s possible no one tasted the wine in more than a cursory way . or it might have been a vinous case of
don ' t ask , don ' t tell .
welcome to the underbelly of the global wine market ; cheap wine may not have the quandaries of cheap beef , but still requires a lot of legerdemain . and if any grape would expose the system ' s shortfalls , it would be pinot . even when treated with care , it ' s an uneven performer .
in the post -
sideways
world , the real story of modern pinot is found on any supermarket wine shelf . the fine print on bottles of $ 8 or $ 12 pinot reveals a self - contained tale of globalization . the labels may scream california - beringer , meridian , bv coastal , pepperwood grove - but the small print tells a different story : vin de pays de l ' herault ( france ) , provincia di pavia ( italy ) , valle central ( chile ) .
perhaps no one called foul on the faux pinot because plenty of real , cheap pinot doesn ' t have much pinot character . to prove this point , i went out and bought several such wines under $ 10 . of the lot , only the beringer - also sourced from the languedoc - channeled pinot in a simple , table - beverage way . mostly , i found lots of hollow , tinny flavors . merlot would have been an improvement .
pinot partisans have been growing irate that their heartbreak grape is being ruined by the masses . it is an affirmation of every pinotphile ' s conspiracy theory : that our beloved grape has been defiled by large - scale industrial winemaking .
just one problem : for all the hand - wringing about the french pumping us with fake pinot , the same adulteration has been at work on these shores for years - all of it perfectly legal . the road to cheap pinot is paved with more robust grapes ; many inexpensive pinot noirs contain merlot , syrah , petite sirah and even chardonnay . labeling laws make it all perfectly legal .
so who ' s to blame ? we all are . the wine industry didn ' t wake up one day and decide to make one of the most notoriously difficult grapes into a mass product . it responded to a huge demand .
you could argue that big wineries have been misleading novice drinkers into a false view of what pinot should be . but an alternative argument is we either accept that some wines just can ' t be made on the cheap , or we drink the wine we deserve .
if we ' re that worried about merlot being blended into cheap pinot , there ' s an easy solution : stop drinking cheap pinot .
we noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :
tripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers .
thank you very much for this beautiful article , we are delighted to read it . excellent blanquette tasting !
products from a great local winery . the sparkling wines are of good value , service is friendly , we bought 3 bottles .
my friend took me here , as he was already familiar with the local area and wanted to take me to the place where his favourite wine comes from . it ' s now easily my favourite too . the museum was interesting , with lots of history and information about . . .
hi , thanks for your comment . we are very happy you enjoyed your visit ! if you whish more wine we have an online boutique . have fun !
stopped by for a tasting of the famous blanquette de limoux . though it was off - season , the staff let us into the free museum ( apologising for the lack of heat ) . interesting and informative displays . nice map of the four local terroirs , complemented by jars of soil . . .
we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience , thank you for your comment .
just back from a flying visit here and had to share what fabulous service we had from simone . not only was she knowledgeable about the wines , but she was super helpful telling us of places to eat in limoux and in the smaller town of . . .
we are very delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us . it was a pleasure to welcome you . thanks for your comment .
we popped in here before lunch whilst exploring limoux . the museum was free and well laid out with plenty of information about the production of sparkling wine in general and information more specific to the area . we then had a taste of some of the . . .
we are delighted you enjoyed your tasting experience and the museum , thanks for you comment .
we were disappointed that they had stopped the tour apparently due to
health and safety
reasons . thought this only applied to gb ! . museum quite interesting but the video had obviously been produced for marketing purposes . views of the barrels in the caves quite impressive .
dear sir , we are providing a tour for our visitors to discover how our wine and especially our sparkling wine is made . this tour is absolutely the same for any customers whatever the customers nationality . moreover , it would be absolutely dangerous to show some technical . . .
this museum is free to the public . it is interesting to see the scale of production in this area . we did some wine tasting of the different blanquettes after - which are very good - and not too expensive .
note : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .
* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (
tripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .
products from a great local winery . the sparkling wines are of good value , service is friendly , we . . .
tripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers .
for more information about this wine please call 1 514 . 932 . 2626 .
you must be 18 or older to visit our website . © philippe dandurand wines , 2011 . all rights reserved .
traditional method the traditional method gives us the blanquette and crémant de limoux , the ideal partner for all lovers of bubbles .
ancestral method developed using a process as mysterious as it is natural , the ancestral method is well known to wine - lovers . its typical taste lies in a bold signature , revealing naturally sweet and fruity aromas . .
- take part in a unique experience - relive the history of the first sparkling wine in the world .
- on your visit , you will discover the secret of how these exceptional wines are made , combining the best of tradition and the latest winemaking techniques .
- the visit culminates in a tasting featuring several of our wines and during which your guide will help you discover new aromas and taste sensations .
- information and reservations : + 33 4 . 68 . 74 . 63 . 45
limoux is best known for its sparkling wine , blanquette de limoux . this is reputed to be the oldest sparkling wine in france and dates back to 1531 when benedictine monks from saint hilaire abbey discovered that the wine they had laid down had fermented and formed bubbles . this was the beginning of limoux’s bubbly - the blanquette de limoux which was the first aoc to be created in the languedoc area . the process ( the locals say ) was stolen by dom perignon who went on to create ‘champagne‘ . however the limoux sparkling wine is a very high quality champagne substitute and crémant , which was developed in 1990 , has a top class reputation . now a prestigious event attracting buyers from all over the world , “toques & clochers” puts up for auction the most promising barrels of aoc limoux . a share of the proceeds are then used to finance the renovation of bell towers in surrounding villages . every year the auction is hosted by one of france’s great chefs popularly referred to as a “toques” , the traditional white chef’s hat . . . .
history tells us that blanquette de limoux , the world ' s first sparkling wine , dates as far back as 1531 . at the time , the monks of the benedictine abbey of saint - hilaire , near limoux , were producing a somewhat unusual white wine in their cellars . inside its glass flask , with a cork top - very rare for wines at this time - it acquired a natural sparkle . this was the forefather of the brut which is tasted today at the world ' s most prestigious tables . since they first started cultivating vines , the growers of limoux have aimed at maintaining the originality of the blanquette de limoux growth and developing its quality . the region ' s surrounding hills protect it from the extremes of the mediterranean and atlantic climates , with the area enjoying a microclimate particularly suitable for making quality white wine . the vines classified in the appellation are always planted at the top of southern - facing slopes , giving the best exposure . the soil here is shallow and sparse , full of chalk and stone . . . .
blanquette et crémant méthode : traditionnelle 10 . 00 € to 30 . 00 €
situated in the foothills of the pyrenees and surrounded by its vineyards , domaine gayda is a new destination in the languedoc , 25km south west of carcassonne , in the village of brugairolles . nestled in the vines , our new “paillotes” offer a unique barbecue dining experience whilst the restaurant , incorporated in the winery building , also makes for an exceptional environment in which to discover our food and wines . enjoy the spectacular views and the modern french cuisine prepared with the passion and creativity of our chef pascal ledroit , an inspiring new face of food and wine for the region . . . .
located in limoux , the hotel & restaurant moderne et pigeon greets you at the heart of the cathares castles . 11 guest rooms with all mod cons , a traditional restaurant for the whole family where adults and children can both enjoy . a variety of sets menus are available for you to choose from : tasting menu ; gourmet menu or sweet - tooth menu . the hotel moderne et pigeon is a former covent dating from 1501 . first it was a covent , then it became a boutique hotel and a bank at the beginning of the 20th century . the hotel is decorated with centuries old stained glasses and frescoes . you will enjoy the charm of a fine dining restaurant and a luxury hotel . we look forward to greeting you soon . . .
hotel - restaurant auberge de la corneilla located in cournanel ( aude ) near limoux , and twenty five kilometers from the city of carcassonne welcomes you in the cathar country in a warm and friendly atmosphere with two large rooms and a shaded terrace at the edge of the river . very nice in the summer for its rural setting . . . during holidays we offer special menus ( christmas , valentine easter , mother ' s day , etc . . . ) two to three times per year at the change of season we change the map and menu with seasonal ingredients . in the weekend we offer in addition to the normal map a menu at 26 € with drinks ( wine and coffee ) included . . .
hotel limoux located at the entrance of limoux ( drive from carcassonne ) , hotel limoux offers 12 quiet rooms , comfortable and functional ( from 1 to 4 people ) . each with a private entrance , you have direct access to the patio of the hotel . carnaval in limoux ,
los fecos
. this typical village fête is held in late summer when the nights are still warm , and the crops and grapes have been harvested . but this annual fête in limoux , is different in almost every respect . for a start it lasts not three days , but over two months ; and not in summer but mid winter . it is the earliest and longest fête on the french calendar , starting in january and continuing until two weeks before easter sunday . . .
it is with great pleasure that our brasserie near carcassonne will let discover the specialties of the region on your plate . friendliness , good humor and regional cuisine : the recipe of this etablissement is also café and guesthouse in operation for over 100 years . . a café - brasserie near carcassonne , founded more than 100 years ago , tivoli has crossed the times with the times . this café - brasserie near carcassonne was taken completely renovated in 2004 by jean - marc guiraud . former manager of a bar atmosphere
the barjo
, this passionate rugby player is a heavy hitter now to offers of new services including the side of the theme bar . the catering , a family story that lasts for 3 generations in guiraud !
a creative , respectful cooking of the seasons and the products of the soil . a comfortable place for a very nice meal waits for you there . shop and restaurant la maison de la blanquette , the house of blanquette . town of limoux . limoux . languedoc . the wine shop and tasting room . the set menus in this restaurant offer local dishes to accompany the famous blanquette de limoux and other local wines . epicurean tastes throughout - well balanced food and an excellent wine list . . .
the restaurant ' s odalisque ,
la cuisine mise à nu
is right in the heart of limoux in a warm , rustic and modern environment , where chef christopher roussat mixes pleasure of the senses and food throughout the seasons . chef roussat christopher cut his teeth at the castle of pomarède ( 1 michelin star ) and the moulin de mougins ( 2 stars michelin ) . he does everything possible to serve gourmet cuisine open to all , both with original and inventive products and fresh seasonal vegetables . . . .
please select agenda , events beach , strand campings caves , gorges , . . chateaux , abbay . . for sale / te k . . gîtes - chambr . . golf sports hotels leisure links museums rental homes , v . . restaurants sports , sporten vtt - cycling - . . walking , hiking . . watersports wine domains , w . .
the occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird . ” an accurate description for this popular , early - budding . . .
“king of the red wine grapes . ” the colonizer of the vineyards , pushing native wine grapes into its shadows . the caber . . .
history of the grape : colombard is believed to be a crossing of gouais blanc and chenin blanc , although horticultural . . .
the irony here is that syrah’s origins could give carmen sandiego a run for her international wallet . syrah’s deepest . . .
british wine writer and critic , jancis robinson , once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the united states , c . . .
questo vino / spumante ( metodo classico ) , è prodotto a limoux ( francia ) nei migliori appezzamenti ai piedi dei pirenei . è vinificato a partire da un vitigno raro il
mauzac a grani duri
. un vino che sviluppa profumi di fiori di acacia e mela . ottimo abbinamento con olive verdi e nere . read more
tasted the 2009 vintage . tastes like something way more expensive than it is ! very rich and toasty , with a dry finish . nice golden apple and biscuity flavors . great alternative sparkler ! read more
not bad . medium - bodied , aroma of berries and leather , tasting notes of berries & oak , fruit - forward and a bit grapey even , with touches of bit of pepper , spice , and licorice in the background . crafted for the american palate . read more
hi or bonjour my name is pat a french national , i am 43 y . o . , happily married to a ct native and we have a teenage daughter . i was born in the south of france in rose country . i never really drank the stuff when i grew up there and was mostly into german / danish / dutch beers . i have lived in the usa for close to 20 years and the wine bug bit me a co . . . read more
urltoken china , india is going to be the next biggest growth market . how will there preferences drive the way wine is produced in the next deca . . . read more
snooth : get snooth ' s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now , pairing ideas , wine country travel tips , and more .
wine tips : a daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom .
so it ' s been a while since i ' ve been on here but i was just . . .
i know of a number of people in the craft beer world who are . . .
is any1 selling any ? my wife loves to drink a wine with smoke taint . . .
copyright © 2018 snooth , inc . all rights reserved . terms of use | privacy policy | sitemap | contact us | made in nyc
javascript is disabled on your browser . to view this site , you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascript - capable browser .
we will make every effort to supply orders exactly as listed above but if necessary will replace any out of stock wine with a similar bottle of equal or greater quality . cheers !
all rights reserved . licence no . 51402336 . abn 26130782919 . liquor licensing act 1997 ( sa ) it is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to , or to obtain alcohol on behalf of , a person under the age of 18 years . winemarket supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol .
high - performance mortar for anchoring and sealing . mapefill f is used for . . .
two - component , high - strength , castable epoxy - polyurethane sealant for . . .
two - component , solvent - free epoxy primer used as bonding promoter for . . .
self - levelling , ultra - quick hardening mortar with special hydraulic . . .
this website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience . to find out more , including how to manage the cookies , read our cookie policy . by continuing to browse this website , you agree to our use of cookies .
copyright © 2018 mapei s . p . a . all rights reserved mapei s . p . a . via cafiero , 22 20158 - milan italy - phone + 39 - 02 - 376731 fax + 39 - 02 - 37673214 - mapei @ urltoken - p . iva 01649960158 - company data
the pinot noir passing - off controversy arose in 2010 within the wine industry over the passing - off by french distributors of merlot and syrah wine as pinot noir in the united states . the controversy involved the mislabeling of wines from vintners in southern france which were falsely sold to american distributors e & j gallo winery as pinot noir . the mislabeling resulted in a french court convicting twelve people for fraud .
pinot noir wine is considered particularly difficult to make well . american law requires that wine sold as being from a single varietal must be at least 75 % composed of the grape in question , and within the european union , the requirement is a minimum of 85 % . accordingly , many american winemakers add less expensive but more robust merlot and syrah to improve the mainstream appeal of inexpensive pinot noir . california wine brands often sell pinot noir from france , italy , chile , and germany , because it is less expensive to produce there than locally . as a result of the blending and importation practices , wine sold as pinot noir often does not have the characteristic taste of the grape , and can easily be confused by consumers and experts for other varietals .
the scheme was discovered during an audit of ducasse wine merchants . french investigators were suspicious that the firm was buying pinot noir wine at 40 % less than the going rate , in quantities that exceeded the historical production level of the region .
the scandal , described as the largest in french winemaking in recent years , was a public relations
nightmare
that hurt the credibility of the red bicyclette brand , and of french wine production generally , at least in the united states . pinot noir had gained some recognition and popularity among american consumers , in large part due to a conceit in the 2004 independent film sideways that it was superior to merlot wine . as a result , consumers had been willing to pay more for the supposedly superior grape . the british press used the occasion to scoff at american consumers for their supposed lack of sophistication in wine . in march , 2010 , a wine writer for the san francisco chronicle coined the name
pinotgate
to describe the scandal .
gallo denied any prior knowledge of the fraud and was not accused of complicity . it has been accused by some of not sufficiently overseeing the quality and authenticity of wine purchased from suppliers . a class - action lawsuit was filed against gallo in connection with selling the mislabeled bottles .
nobody was hurt by the austrian tampering but the same can’t be said of a similar , but lethal , scandal which came to light in italy in 1986 . at least twenty three people died when they drank odore barbera , a wine from the north of italy dubbed ‘poison plonk’ by time magazine , which was contaminated with methyl alcohol ( another ingredient of antifreeze ! ) .
the austrians and italians are not alone in adulterating wine . there is a wine spread practice of ‘watering down’ wine , know as jesus units , generally to bring down the alcohol level . it’s also not unheard of to find that an ‘exclusive’ wine is in fact not 100 % the real mccoy but has been blended with other less prestigious wines . burgundy wines for example have been analysed to reveal they have been blended with less expensive red wines ; in 2006 vins georges duboeuf was found guilty of just that , blending in lower grade wine with much better - quality crus and labelling it cru beaujolais .
scandals aren’t confined to the old world , it seems everyone is in on the game . there have been reported cases in asia of lafit or petrus which turned out to be wine from gaochang or shandong province . but probably the biggest ‘fake’ scandal in asia was between 2007 - 2010 when 400 , 000 bottles of mont tauch fitou aoc were imported , supposedly from france . suspicions were raised by the mont tauch team in asia when they heard reports of it being sold at an inexplicably low price – it turned out to be south american bulk wine in very well faked packaging !
friday supper : braised lamb shanks with crushed herb potatoes . served with excelsior cabernet sauvignon
enter your email address to follow ' the horse ' s mouth ' and receive notifications of new posts by email .
we would love to hear from you with your comments and suggestions for wine and industry related posts . thehorsesmouthblog @ urltoken
privacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy
html public
- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en
a french court found 12 executives guilty of selling the equivalent of 18 million bottles of cheaper wine as pinot noir . the buyer was california’s e & j gallo for their red bicyclette brand , which sells for about $ 9 a bottle .
afp reports that generic red wines fetched 45 euros ( about $ 62 ) per one hundred liters while the premium pinot noir fetched 97 euros . one of the firms involved had been paying 58 euros for the wines it sold to gallo . the accused made seven million euros ( $ 9 . 5 million ) in the scheme .
gallo issued a statement saying that they were “deeply disappointed” to learn of the fraud at one of their suppliers . the statement continued : “we believe that the only french pinot noir that was potentially misrepresented to us would have been the 2006 vintage and prior . ” they also added that there was no health risk and that they would be withdrawing the wine from the market .