June, 20, 2012 Genomic Analysis Software targets beer, wine, spirits producers.

(ThomasNet) - Genedata Selector(TM) for Beer, Wine, and Spirits is used for genomic data analysis of brewing yeast and other genomes vital to improving efficiency of fermentation processes. Turnkey solution lets researchers optimize production strains and develop testing tools that monitor product q...

June, 19, 2012 US: Dallas to amend rules to attract microbreweries, wineries, distilleries

(DBR) - The Dallas City Council committee has come up with new rules that allows opening of microbreweries, wineries and distilleries in the area. Dallas councilman Jerry Allen told NBCDFW that there is a lot of red tape, and that's why they are moving the ball forward, to try to make sure they p...

June, 19, 2012 US: California wine industry looking for breakthrough variety

(WesternFarmPress) - San Joaquin Valley wine grape growers and vintners gathered in Fresno recently for a lesson in the ABC’s — “Anything But Chardonnay.” Not meant to disparage the Chardonnay variety, a mainstay in the industry, it was a chance to sample wines that go well beyond what is...

June, 19, 2012 In Spain, Sherry Producers Learn to Think Small

(NYTimes) - IT was after 11 p.m., the usual dinner hour in the heart of sherry country. Olives, almonds and thin slices of ham glistening with oil had been served; platters of langoustines and thick steaks were to come. The attention of everyone around the long wooden table in this quiet restaurant ...

June, 19, 2012 'Red Obsession' documentary to explore Bordeaux-China relationship

(Decanter) - Further details have been released about the new feature-length documentary about the mutual 'obsession' between Bordeaux and China, starring some of the biggest names in the international wine world. Red Obsession, which started filming during en primeur in Bordeaux in April 2011, feat...

June, 19, 2012 How bottle variation can lead to an evolutionary challenged wine (Part 1)

(NWWinemaker) - Have you ever wondered why two bottles of wine, supposed to be identical in almost every way, sometimes differ in taste and aroma? In other words: Why would two bottles stored under identical conditions taste different? A few years ago, I was privileged to select and receive a coupl...

June, 19, 2012 Canada: B.C. government is 'earnest' about importation of wine

(Canada) - With Bill C-311 currently before the Senate, I want to reassure British Columbians our government is committed to opening domestic markets for B.C. wines. Recently, our senior liquor officials attended meetings in Quebec with their provincial counterparts where the direct shipment of w...

June, 18, 2012 US: Crushpad Closing

(WII) - Crushpad, the upscale, winemaking service that has allowed hundreds of wine enthusiasts, restaurateurs, wine retailers and small-scale winemakers to craft small lots of wines is closing its doors.Multiple reliable sources close to the process confirm that the company was desperately seeking ...