September, 25, 2016 How California built its industry: ‘We sold all the wine ourselves’

(WashingtonPost) - In the fall of 1976, a San Francisco medical laboratory scientist named Joel Peterson bought seven tons of zinfandel grapes. He made wine by hand, in open-top fermentation tanks, punching down the grapes with a makeshift tool he fashioned himself, using techniques he had learned ...

September, 22, 2016 A New Era for Wine Sales in East

(Wines&Vines) - When Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed Act 39 on June 8, the new legislation was scheduled to go into effect Aug. 8. Act 39 is a major change in the way wine is sold in the state, and the big question was whether or not the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board would be ready to imp...

September, 22, 2016 Top 10 buildings built with booze bottles

(TDB) - In a world of waste any attempt to reduce and reuse should be applauded, which makes the following bottle-based constructions not only impressive works of art, but eco-friendly landmarks. With millions of bottles discarded everyday, it makes sense for such waste to be given a second leas...

September, 22, 2016 Rioja Resists Single-Vineyard Push

(Wine-Searcher) - Winemakers stand up in defense of traditional, blended wines, while fashions shift towards single-vineyard cuvées. The wines of Rioja are the result of centuries of knowledge of blending, and it is a grievous mistake to think "a single vineyard should be better than a wi...

September, 22, 2016 Red wine could boost brain power due to compound found in grapes, scientists believe

(Independent) - Northumbria University is seeking volunteers to test the effects of consuming resveratrol, which is found in red grapes' skin. A research team at Northumbria University are examining resveratrol, which is found in red wine , and its effect on blood flow. The team believes the...

September, 22, 2016 France is full of ‘imbeciles making wine and stinky cheese’ says Gerard Depardieu

(Express) - The French actor slammed his country and said he instead saw himself as a “citizen of the world”.  He said: “France is likely to become a Disneyland for foreigners, populated by imbeciles making wine and stinky cheese for tourists. “There is no more...

September, 22, 2016 Why Are These Wine Producers Aging Their Bottles Under The Sea?

(VinePair) - In a time when more wines are available to consumers than ever before, not only are sommeliers constantly looking for new and interesting bottles, but winemakers themselves are looking for innovative, unique ways of making wine. When it comes to aging, producers are experimenting with ...

September, 22, 2016 French wine is benefiting from global warming at least for now

(USAToday) - Near this medieval town in southwestern France, the Château Rochebelle and its Grand Cru vines have been producing red wines under the watchful eye of the Faniest family since 1847. The current owner, Philippe Faniest, has high hopes for his latest stock, thanks to a...