November, 28, 2017 New Burgundy ‘appellation’ met with caution

(Decanter) - A new level of Burgundy wines is coming, sitting roughly between the regional and village levels of the region's hierarchy. As most media focused on the record-breaking  Hospices de Beaune wine auction last week , journalists also tasted a brand new regional appellation, &lsquo...

November, 28, 2017 Napa’s Storied Stags Leap Appellation Has the Perfect Wine Gift that Keeps on Giving

(Rbbreport) - Shoppers with a wine connoisseur on their “nice” list should look no further: Napa’s storied Stags Leap district has done your shopping for you. The district’s Winegrower Association has curated a limited-edition  Appellation Collection  ($1,999, incl...

November, 28, 2017 Singapore researchers make healthy wine out of tofu

(Cnet) - Jesus turned water into wine, according to the Christian Bible. Now, two researchers in Singapore have discovered a way to make wine from soybeans. To be precise, the researchers from the National University of Singapore created the alcoholic beverage out of tofu whey, the university sa...

November, 26, 2017 Moonshine's Musical Inspiration

(Wine-Searcher) - Check out some rousing tunes to go with your glass of whiskey this holiday weekend. Moonshine, that most hush-hush of spirits, immediately conjures an image of the quiet, liquid rebellion that took place during those Prohibition years in the United States. Allegedly made ...

November, 26, 2017 I Went to Wine Yoga and Got Drunker Than I Expected

(Shape) - When I first read about  Drunk Yoga , a 45-minute beginner Vinyasa class hosted by yoga instructor  Eli Walker , I figured it would be easy on the body and light on the alcohol. After all, drinking while working out isn't an idea most fitness professionals would recommend&m...

November, 26, 2017 Could This Biological Control Help Save the Wine Industry?

(GrowingProduce) - Whether you often end a long, stressful week with a savory glass of ‘Pinot Noir’ or produce the grapes that make it all possible, you understand the importance of a productive and prolific wine industry. Unfortunately, many growers have experienced severe losses in re...

November, 24, 2017 Trump Wine: Local Promotion Or Presidential Product Placement?

(NPR) - President Trump has never been shy about promoting his businesses. Even at a press conference after the racially tinged violence in Charlottesville, Va., he paused for a product placement: "Charlottesville is a great place that's been very badly hurt over the last couple of days....

November, 20, 2017 Chemistry of 'Wine Legs' Inspires Surface-Skimming Minibots

(LiveScience) - Miniature robots hold great promise — tiny bots could help with tasks such as  environmental cleanups  in the future. But finding a way to power these tiny robotic helpers is a challenge because clean, lightweight and compact fuel sources are hard to develop. Now,...