November, 17, 2011 Biodynamics are 'emotional black magic': Richard Smart

(Decanter) - The organic and biodynamic winemaking lobby uses 'emotional black magic' to get its message across, a prominent consultant will argue in a debate next month. Viticulturalist Richard Smart is going head to head with biodynamic evangelist Monty Waldin (pictured) in a debate at the London ...

November, 17, 2011 Organic Wine Might Not Be Free of Chemicals and Toxins

(SACBee) - The organic wine you are planning to buy for your holiday meal might not be as healthy as you thought. "As The People's Chemist, I exposed the lack of trust in the vitamin industry and now I found the organic wine industry can't be trusted either," said Shane Ellison, an award-winning ...

November, 17, 2011 World's Most Expensive Thanksgiving Dinner

(Foxbusiness) - There are a lot of noble emotions and well-intentioned stories associated with Thanksgiving. We tell each other how grateful we are for this and that and how the Pilgrims and Native Americans probably swapped recipes for the best cranberry sauce around a big table adorned with those ...

November, 16, 2011 U.S. drinking up, but tastes, norms vary from state to state

(USAToday) - In Manhattan, Millie Tourtelot keeps an eye out for restaurants with good wine lists or innovative cocktails. "I really like to enjoy what I'm drinking," says Tourtelot, 32. In Chicago, Mike Flanagan, 24, has a few beers in his apartment before downing a few more at a neighborhood bar w...

November, 16, 2011 The Napa Valley Designated Official Wine Region of the 34th America's Cup

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Napa Valley has been named the official wine region of the 34th America's Cup. In partnership with The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) and The Napa Valley Destination Council (NVDC), America's Cup events in the United States through 2013 will exclusively feature Napa Valley wines, ...

November, 16, 2011 US: Oregon Winery Farms Out Distribution

(Wines&Vines) - A new chapter has begun in the evolution of Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. The fast-growing winery is ending its long-standing practice of distributing its own wines to customers within the state. This change, announced in WVV’s most recent quarterly report, follows the signing o...

November, 16, 2011 Oldest US winery offers 'crazy' tipples

(AFP) - In a bucolic valley an hour from New York City, the oldest vineyard in the United States is producing everything from wines that end up on the White House dining table to what the chief winemaster calls "crazy" tipples. Established in 1839 by Jean Jacques, a French Huguenot immigrant, the...

November, 16, 2011 US: Utah lawmakers looking at changes to state-run liquor business, including grocery store sales

(Therepublic) - Utah lawmakers are set to discuss changes to the state-run liquor Business that could include the sale of wine and liquor at grocery stores. Bonneville Research will present recommendations for improving the state's liquor operations during a legislative committee meeting Wednesda...