October, 31, 2016 A glass of red wine a day may actually help you get pregnant

(Yahoo-Style) - A new study has found that, contrary to popular belief, a daily glass of red wine may actually boost your fertility. Published in the Endocrine Society’s  Journal of Clinical Endrocrinology & Metabolism , the study uncovered that resveratrol, a natural compoun...

October, 31, 2016 The French Laundry, Thomas Keller named in pregnancy discrimination lawsuit

(NVR) - After five years of working as a server at Per Se, Thomas Keller’s acclaimed New York City restaurant, Vanessa Scott-Allen set her sights on the Napa Valley. But after moving here to work at The French Laundry, the job fell through. Scott-Allen, who claims she was discrimin...

October, 31, 2016 Moms Who Work Wine-to-Five

(WineMag) - It’s 4 am on the fourth Sunday of my daughter Alba’s life, and mine as a new mother. As I feed her for what feels like the hundredth time that night, my free hand scrolls monotonously through Instagram. An image of an empty bottle of aged Chambolle-Musigny whizzes by...

October, 31, 2016 This Startup Analyses Your DNA to Tell You What Wine to Drink

(Munchies.Vice) - We’ve all been there. The sommelier goes into full hyperbole mode, your eyes glaze over, and you end up with another bottle of “woody and vivacious” Rioja that makes your mouth sour. Or you ask the guy in the corner shop for vino advice and get ushered towards a&...

October, 31, 2016 The ‘Madoff of wine’ stole millions for Ferraris and dates

(NYPost) - John Fox was irresistible. Collectors of high-end wine would feel a twinge of excitement when his name materialized in their e-mail inboxes, offering vintages that made oenophiles salivate. Through his Berkeley, Calif.-based Premier Cru, the dealer sold rare wines at crazy discou...

October, 31, 2016 CAN YOU REALLY MAKE WINE WITH OTHER BERRIES?

(VinePair) - Can we really make wine from other berries? Or are wine grapes the only fruit that has been bestowed with the ability to turn into delicious wine? The simple answer to this question is yes, other fruit can be used to make wine. However, technically speaking, wine is usually def...

October, 30, 2016 5 Reasons Celebrities Should Never, Ever Make Wine

(WSJ) - Celebrities today have become brands, looking to expand their presence into every realm—including wine. Wall Street Journal wine columnist Lettie Teague says enough is enough. 1. Celebrities are famous for reasons unrelated to wine. An ability to sing or perform or drive a car very...

October, 27, 2016 Napa Planning Commission approves Yountville-area winery

(NVR) - Yountville Washington Street Winery won approval from the Napa County Planning Commission with little trouble. The winery is to be on 10.5 acres at 6170 Washington St. south of Yountville, in the heart of the Napa Valley near Hoffman Lane. The commission approved it by a 4-0 vote...