September, 01, 2016 TYPOGRAPHY CAN INFLUENCE THE TASTE OF WINE

(TDB) - Designers are adept at influencing the perception of things and this extends to wine, too, as Sarah Hyndman explains. However, aside from changing just perceptions, it can also change how something tastes… In just over two weeks, designer Sarah Hyndman will be hosting a wi...

September, 01, 2016 Wine and cider sales up in Virginia

(NewLeader) - Wine and hard cider sales are up in Virginia, according to the governor's office. More than 556,500 cases, or more than 6.6 million bottles, were sold for fiscal year 2016 — up 6 percent from 2015. Virginia wine sales have increased by 34 percent since fiscal year 2010, a rel...

September, 01, 2016 Oregon Winery Makes a Biodynamic Leap Forward

(Wines&Vines) - Oregon’s wine industry has made a point of making a name for itself with green practices, embracing organic production and solar energy, and the state is the home of the country’s first winery certified by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in E...

September, 01, 2016 Large glass of wine a day damages fertility, study finds

(Standard) - Drinking a large glass of wine every night impairs a woman’s chance of having a baby, new research claims. Scientists found the chance of conceiving within 12 months falls by 18 per cent for those who drink 240ml of wine or two bottles of beer per night. The research found ...

September, 01, 2016 7 Common Mistakes When Ordering Wine

(BonAppetit) - I get it. You just sat in traffic for an hour, finally made it to dinner, and all you want is to get a glass in front of you. But rushing through your wine order is the quickest way to totally blow it, and quite possibly your meal. From the crutch of Cabernet to the perils of penny-p...

September, 01, 2016 Vineyard of the Future project to secure Australia's wine industry against climate change

(ABC) - A vineyard with a difference plans to study grape varieties to help reduce the impact of climate change on crops in the future. The Vineyard of the Future project is a collaboration between the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT), Queensland Wine Industry Association and Wine Austr...

September, 01, 2016 French Wine Could Get More Expensive Next Year

(Time) - The country's grape production is expected to decrease by 10%.. Prepare to increase your  wine budget  next year or suffer fewer dates with your couch and un verre de vin after work.   French wine production is expected to decrease by 10% this year, accord...

September, 01, 2016 Napa supervisors refuse to revisit Bell Wine Cellars approvals

(NVR) - Napa County supervisors decided the Bell Wine Cellars expansion issue –in part, a tale of two neighbors who disagree – seemed too much like a repeat to take up again. On May 24, the Board of Supervisors declined to reverse a Planning Commission decision approving the...