February, 19, 2012 Is red wine really good for the heart?

(FOXNews) - Doctors have been saying for some time now that red wine is good for your heart – but some recent news has raised some questions. Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor of FoxNews.com, recently received this question from a viewer: “I heard there was some recent news ...

February, 19, 2012 Carbonic maceration - A closer look at this winemaking technique

(Wineanorak) - The wine world is full of terms that people use without quite understanding just what they mean by them. Carbonic maceration is one such term, and in this short piece I’m going to attempt to get to grips with it, without becoming too technical and boring. It’s a method that’s em...

February, 19, 2012 Case in Point: Preventing your brand from being defined by what it doesn’t do

(Washingtonpost) - The big idea: Often, brands are positioned not by their actions but by lack thereof. Once-successful brands may find themselves repositioned by competitors’ actions or changing consumer tastes. A good hard look at the brand’s roots and relevance may reveal sufficient muscle to...

February, 18, 2012 Vines and Wines: Trump Winery makes its debut at state wine expo

(Timesdispatch) - Trump Winery is about to step onto a big stage, the Virginia Wine Expo. The spotlight will be on Virginia wineries in general, but curiosity about the name, not to mention its quality wine, could create a star. Trump will be among 74 wineries pouring their finest at the fifth...

February, 18, 2012 Strong Medicine: Drinking Wine and Beer Can Help Save You from Cholera, Montezuma’s Revenge, E. Coli and Ulcers 1

(ScientificAmerican) - One Gin for me, One for the Cholera–A life can be unpredictable. It can begin one place and end another, or begin one place and end up in the same place but with a very different point of view. Janet Guthrie was working as a scientist in her hometown of Inverness, keeping an...

February, 18, 2012 Should Sugar be Regulated Just Like Tobacco and Alcohol? ‎

(Dietsinreview) - 35 million people die each year due to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The major risk factors causing these diseases are tobacco use, alcohol use, and poor diet. Two of these factors are regulated by the government: tobacco and alcohol. Professionals are now arguing that sugar...

February, 18, 2012 US: Cheers! Oregon wine symposium has good news

(Oregonlive) - More than 1,200 vintners, vineyard managers, distributors and vendors will make their way to the Oregon Convention Center this week for the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium. For the most part, what they'll hear is good news: strong sales and predictions of fair weather ahead. There a...

February, 17, 2012 Wine Lover: Best Countries for Wine in Latin America

(FOXNews) - The most popular wines in Latin America come from Argentina, Chile, and of course, Spain. There are, indeed, surprises. Many people who enjoy good wine often defer to others to pick a bottle for a meal or party. The various terms used to describe wine – from wet grass to wet dog as wel...