July, 04, 2012 The geology of wine

(ChicagoTribune) - Wine descriptions are like monsters under the bed: they're there and they're not. Whenever I detail a wine to people at a tasting (or, indeed, in tasting notes that often accompany these columns) and say, for example, that the wine "smells and tastes of cherries," I right away ...

July, 03, 2012 Wine for the 4th: red, white and...blue?

(FoxNews) - We are all familiar with red and white wines, but how about blue? Vineyards both large and small across the country are branching out from their traditional grape-based wines and looking towards other popular fruits, such as blueberries, to create wonderfully delicious beverages for all...

July, 03, 2012 Lafite Slide Crimps Sales 25%, China Turning to Burgundy

(BusinessWeek) - Wine sales at the world’s five biggest auction houses fell by a quarter to about $160 million in the first six months of 2012 as lower prices for top growers combined with investor caution sparked by the economic slump. A decline in prices for top vintages of Chateau Lafite- Ro...

July, 03, 2012 Calon Segur family wanted properties to go to French company

(Decanter) - The Capbern-Gasqueton family of Calon-Segur was 'reassured' that its properties would remain in French hands, its new owners said today.The sale of 1855 third growth Chateau Calon Ségur, together with fellow Saint Estephe estate Chateau Capbern Gasqueton, has finally been confirmed. ...

July, 03, 2012 Sake pitted to boost business for Japan

(TVNZ) - Move over cars and high tech. Japan, long renowned for its innovative autos and gadgets, now hopes to turn sake and other local spirits into export hits as well. Tokyo looks to make its traditional rice wine part of national growth strategy, aiming at an overseas marketing push to help b...

July, 03, 2012 Mikulski a rising name in Burgundy wine tradition

(Reuters) - The name is Mikulski, François Mikulski. One of the rising stars of the otherwise closely knit community of Burgundy winemakers, François has turned a handicap into an advantage. No complex, ancient or elaborate names on an intricate ancient label on the bottles, just a seemingly...

July, 03, 2012 China: Changyu to build a new wine city

(ChinaDaily) - On June 28, Changyu Pioneer Wine Co, one of China's leading wine markers, announced it would establish an international wine city, with an estimated investment of 6 billion yuan ($942.6 million) in Yantai. The project, covering a total area of 413 hectares, will be home to a nation...

July, 03, 2012 “Drops of God” Reveals the Healing Power of Wine

(ToonariPost) - Tadashi Agi and Shu Okimoto’s third installment of The Drops of God will have readers even more addicted to the series than the previous volumes. After the death of his father, Kanzaki Shizuku is still in search of the wines that his father called the Apostles. Up against Kanzak...