June, 24, 2012 Two glasses of wine a day improves quality of life for middle-aged

(Telegraph) - A couple of glasses of wine each day improves your quality of life, researchers say. A study finds that those who drink in moderation - no more than 14 drinks a week and no more than three a day for women and four a day for men - have better overall scores than those who abstain comple...

June, 23, 2012 AmaWaterways Announces Wine Themed Voyages

(LuxuryTravelMagazine) - Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways announced the release of the Wine Cruises Through Europe 2012 & 2013 brochure, officially launching its newest “In Celebration of Wine” themed cruises through Europe’s premier wine regions and world-renowned destinations. ...

June, 23, 2012 Researchers: Red Wine Compound May Not Prolong Life

(Slate) - So much for toasting to your health. A meta-analysis published yesterday in Biology Letters casts doubt on the claim that resveratrol, which is found in the skin of red grapes and therefore red wine, may help you lead a better life. Researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago p...

June, 23, 2012 Chinese group Bright Food buys Bordeaux wine exporter Diva

(Reuters) - State-owned Chinese food group Bright Food is to buy a 70 percent stake in Bordeaux wine exporter Diva to gain a foothold in the wine-making region, the French merchant said. China, the biggest importer of Bordeaux wines, saw wine consumption soar 110 percent in 2011. Bright Food w...

June, 22, 2012 Price of food and wine in Italy 6pc higher than EU average

(AGI) - Farmers at Coldiretti address EuroStat's latest food, beverage and consumer price reports for 2011. Reviewing EU-wide figures, the farmers' association places Italian food and wine prices at 6pc above the EU average, with prices rising to +8pc at hotels and restaurants. On a general consumer...

June, 22, 2012 US: Idaho wine industry boosts marketing efforts

(CapitalPress) - The Idaho Wine Commission has approved a fiscal year 2013 budget that is substantially more than its current budget and puts an increased emphasis on marketing Idaho's fast-growing wine industry. The new budget will be $410,000, up from $273,000 in fiscal 2012, which ends June 30. ...

June, 22, 2012 Alcohol Levels Play a Role in Wine Appreciation

(Wines&Vines) - Drinking wines with high alcohol levels can influence the perception of other wines, especially those with lower levels of alcohol, according to findings of a study presented this week during the national conference of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). Speaking...

June, 22, 2012 Ancient French vines given heritage status

(Decanter) - A plot of 200-year-old French vines has just been classified a Monument Historique, the first time a vineyard has been awarded the distinction. The vines, dating to between 1800 and 1830, are located in AOC Saint-Mont in the Gers, and cover an area of 2,000 square metres. They are pr...