August, 01, 2011 Turkey’s south attracts world wine giants, says association

Turkey’s southern region has become a promising precious land for wine production as many leading experts compare it to the United States’ Napa Valley, famous for top wineries of the world, said a wine expert Sunday. “Turkey’s award-winning wineries are attracting world famous wine brands...

August, 01, 2011 Booze bot! Scientists create an electronic tongue to taste fine Spanish wine

FIRST there was the robotic mouth. Now scientists have created an electronic tongue as well. But while the mouth was created by a philanthropic professor to help those who'd lost the ability to speak, the tongue's just going to hang out at the bar. Spanish scientists designed the device to ide...

July, 31, 2011 US: Finger Lakes wine a boon to economy

With much of New York's economy in slow decline, the wine industry is providing a bright spot, especially in the Finger Lakes, the state's largest wine-producing region. The industry generates $3.75 billion in annual economic activity, including employment, tourism, new investment and sales reven...

July, 29, 2011 DRINKING WINE COULD CUT THE RISK OF SUNBURN

SCIENTISTS reckon a glass of wine could help prevent sunburn and skin cancers. The scientists say special compounds in the grapes used to make the tipple can protect skin. The breakthrough is good news for those who like a glass of vino or Sangria on their summer holidays. Experts say the disc...

July, 29, 2011 Chilean wine giant sells in 136 countries

At Concha y Toro, they definitely are not turning water into wine. In fact, this biggest wine producer in Latin America is using about 40 per cent less water than the global average in getting those grapes into your glass.Earlier this month, Concha y Toro became the first winery in the world to offi...

July, 29, 2011 Leaders Give Russia No Reason to Sober Up

The other day, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a law equating beer with alcoholic beverages, a move that restricts its advertisement and limits its sale and distribution. Unfortunately, the decision can mean only one thing: The vodka lobby trumped the beer lobby. People's health won’t im...

July, 29, 2011 AUS: Foster's does not rule out takeover talks with SABMiller

(Reuters) - Australian brewer and takeover target Foster's (FGL.AX) on Friday did not rule out takeover talks with suitor world No.2 SABMiller (SAB.L), but said the spurned $10.4 billion offer was so low it was not worth discussing. Foster's new Chief Executive John Pollaers, facing a barrage of ...

July, 29, 2011 AUS: Penfolds Grange denies setting minimum retail price

Treasury Wine Estates CEO David Dearie has strongly denied Penfolds will set a minimum price for Grange, and that he had been quoted out of context. In an interview with The Drinks Business, Dearie was quoted as saying ‘Next year we will set a minimum price [for Grange] and you must hit that minim...