July, 18, 2011 Is There Nothing Red Wine Can't Do?

Alcohol enthusiasts love invoking the health benefits of red wine to quell their guilt as they order a second bottle of Malbec with dinner. And now they have another factoid to cite while they argue the drink's healthfulness. Researchers have found that a much-heralded ingredient in the libation, re...

July, 18, 2011 US: NMSU research vineyards support state's wine industry

LAS CRUCES - It has been nearly 400 years since Catholic monks smuggled grape vines into what is now New Mexico and cultivated them to make sacramental wine for their religious services. Prior to that, missions in the area depended on wine shipped from Spain, the only source sanctioned by the ruling...

July, 18, 2011 Red wine is good for astronauts as it 'prevents the negative effects of weightlessness

It is news that has doubtless come too late for the Atlantis crew members aboard the International Space Station. But scientists believe that red wine is good for astronauts. The 'healthy' ingredient in the alcoholic drink - resveratrol - prevents the negative effects of space-flight and seden...

July, 18, 2011 US: Number of wineries on rise in Missouri

Missouri has a long history of winemaking, and a number of new wineries are now seeking to add to that legacy. Thirty new wineries have opened in Missouri in the past two years. That brings to 99 the number of wineries in the state....

July, 18, 2011 US: Booming Oregon wine industry sparkles in the south

(AP) — Oregon's wine industry has nearly doubled to $2.7 billion in the past five years, lifting Rogue and Applegate Valley vintners on the rising ride. A study commissioned by the Oregon Wine Board underscored the industry's rapid growth and contributions to tourism. Wine's contribution to the...

July, 17, 2011 A vintage plot: One MILLION acre estate perfect for wine making goes on sale

For prospective wine makers across the globe it is an area of land with huge potential. And with its land perfect for vine growing this one million acre estate in Argentina is attracting quite some interested. But any wannabe wine maker will have to have deep pockets - as the estate costs £6m.The ...

July, 17, 2011 India: EU wants duty relief on wine

New Delhi, July 17 (PTI): The European Union has sought a substantial reduction or even elimination of duties in the export of its automobiles, wines and spirits to India as a “must have” in the proposed free trade agreement. While India’s negotiators in the commerce ministry have received ...

July, 16, 2011 US: New law allows liquor companies to advertise on roadside billboards

RICHMOND — Vodka billboards, neon beer signs, even signboards with happy hour specials are not commonplace in Virginia. For good reason: They've been illegal for years. But a law change that took effect this month will ease those decades-old, some say antiquated, restrictions. And the first bil...