December, 18, 2016 University Outlines Vineyard Return

(Wines&Vines) - A recent study from the University of California Agriculture Issues Center details the costs incurred to establish and operate a wine grape vineyard in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Growers and extension advisors were among the sources providing data that was used to evaluate...

December, 18, 2016 Two more fake alcohol rings busted in China

(TDB) - China recently uncovered two more fake alcohol rings in two separate provinces ahead of Chinese New Year holiday in late January when consumers tend to stock up wine and spirits for the traditional Chinese festival.  In China’s eastern Anhui province, police busted a ring oper...

December, 18, 2016 Christmas cavern bar with underground lagoon opens in London

(Decanter) - This weekend, Bompas & Parr will be opening their latest ambitious cocktail project, named ‘Beyond the Waterfall’ and featuring a Christmas-themed bar in an underground lagoon. We went along for a sneak preview... London’s  Westfield centre commissioned ...

December, 18, 2016 A Wine Keurig Is Here To Make Ladies' Night Even Better

(Self) - You've crafted the perfect charcuterie platter . You've flipped HBO on to marathon Sex And The City . And you've gathered some of your closest girl friends to discuss all the crazy things that have happened over the last month. Your ladies' night is looking pretty flawless, and you find ...

December, 16, 2016 NGLISH MONKS MAKING MILLIONS ON CAFFEINATED WINE KNOWN FOR CAUSING ROWDY BEHAVIOR

(Food&Wine) - Many Americans are probably familiar with Four Loko – the sugary, malt beverage once packed with caffeine that was equal parts booze and energy drink. The brand became so controversial for creating reckless behavior that it eventually had to  ax its caffeine conten...

December, 16, 2016 Why regulating “natural wine” is very good thing

(WineonSix) - Recently, Suzanne Mustacich, contributing editor to Wine Spectator and author of “ Thirsty Dragon ” wrote a  lengthy article  that discusses how the French are working to define what “natural wine” is. It’s a noble pursuit which I’m 100% b...

December, 16, 2016 Steady Sales Growth Keeps Wineries Hiring

(Wines&Vines) - Steady growth in domestic wine sales, characterized by confident consumers and online purchases, helped buoy hiring activity among wineries in November. Total sales of U.S. wine grew 6% to $3.5 billion in November 2016, according to market-research firm bw166.com, staying ste...

December, 16, 2016 In EU wine, the rich countries get the government subsidies

(WBlakeGray) - European wine producers receive government support, and I'm all for that. I wish American wine producers got more support from our government, rather than all our agricultural subsidies going to rich landholders to not grow grain.  However, the question is, which countri...