July, 05, 2011 NZ: Halt in wine jobs tipped

A predicted halt in new jobs coming out of Marlborough's wine industry over the next five years reflects an industry in consolidation, an industry leader says. The prediction was made in an economic development report written for the Marlborough District Council by consultant and former council s...

July, 05, 2011 Europe's biodynamic wine-makers swim against the tide

(Reuters Life!) - In the shadow of the big Vinexpo wine and spirits industry fair here last month, a group of international wine-makers gathered to promote wines that go against the mega-commercial trend to sell ever larger uniform quantities to big markets such as the United States or the growing m...

July, 03, 2011 US: The congressman from Wine Country

NAPA — The local wine industry’s biggest names — and boldest blends — were gathered here one afternoon in February for the annual auction that is the Napa equivalent of the Academy Awards. There, pouring wine along with well-known figures like Tim Mondavi, was another industry celebrity: Rep...

July, 03, 2011 AUS: Foster's wine spin-off surges on report of Chinese interest

(Reuters) - Shares in Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd surged 11 percent on Monday, valuing the world's second-largest winemaker at $2.6 billion, following a report that China's Bright Food Group was considering a bid for the company. Treasury Wine, with brands including Penfolds, Rosemount ...

July, 03, 2011 Perfect time for Canadian wine

Growing up in the Niagara region, most summer road trips involved loading up on whatever fruit was in season and local wines to bring along to family members living in Montreal and Michigan. The Niagara care package was a tradition established by my grandfather, who used to bring bottles made by ...

July, 03, 2011 Free Yourself: Independence from the Tyranny of “Wine Country

You tell friends you’re going to the fairly nebulous “Wine Country” and they nod in knowing understanding. Yet, where is this eponymous “Wine Country” exactly? Is it Napa Valley or, maybe Sonoma, across the hill to the west of Napa? Perhaps, it’s Paso Robles in the Central Coast? T...

July, 02, 2011 Study: Even one glass of beer, wine boosts car crash risk

Drinking even a single glass of beer or wine can raise blood-alcohol concentrations enough to increase the chances of being seriously injured or dying in a crash for those who choose to get behind the wheel, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego found that havi...

July, 02, 2011 India: How about some wine made from beetroots and tomatoes?

After having tasted fresh beer from a prominent microbrewery in the city, booze lovers can now get ready to taste wine prepared from beetroot. Aftermonths of dilly-dallying, the state government has given a green signal for producing wine from beetroot. However, it has not made a decision on the ...