August, 16, 2016 Wine in barbershops?

(SeveHeimoff) - That’s what the Washington Times is reporting. Seems my great state of California is considering allowing—not just barbershops—but beauty parlors too, a total of 42,000 shops in all, to serve wine and beer on their premises. The proposal is in the form of a bill,...

August, 16, 2016 A glass of wine at night can help you lose weight, we're serious

(Firstcoastnews) - It sounds too good to be true, but finally science has confirmed that indulging in a glass of red wine can keep you trim. According to research published by  Washington State University  in June of last year, there is a compound found in red wine that can help preven...

August, 16, 2016 FIVE MOST DANGEROUS DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMBINATIONS

(TDB) - We’re often told not to drink with prescription drugs, and now a new study has shown which drug and alcohol cocktails are the most lethal. hanks to the hard work of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States, we can now see which everyday, over the ...

August, 16, 2016 Brexit may boost wine investment – survey

(Decanter) - One in four wealth managers surveyed believe the UK's Brexit vote will mean more investors turning to wine as a safe haven. Wine investment is likely to become more attractive in post-Brexit Britain, according to 27% of 101 wealth managers and independent financial advisors (IFAs) s...

August, 16, 2016 Jaffurs Wine Cellars sold to winemaker Daniel Green

(SYVNews) - Jaffurs Wine Cellars, a Santa Barbara County standout for Rhone varietal wines, has been sold to winemaker Daniel Green, according to a statement from the Santa Barbara-based winery. The acquisition includes the Jaffurs Wine Cellars inventory, tasting room, and production facility. F...

August, 16, 2016 Clayton fire in Lake County destroys Lower Lake winery

(NBBJ) - Though the Clayton fire has destroyed one winery, Lake County vintners reported Monday their $61 million industry remained largely unscathed to date. The most notable loss was Terrill Cellars and Tuscan Village Winery, whose structure was destroyed as the blaze spread through the Lower ...

August, 15, 2016 North Korea hosts its first beer festival that will last 20 days

(Mashable) - North Korea is known for many things, but a watering hole it wasn't — until now. On Friday, the Communist country's capital of Pyongyang played host to its first ever beer festival which saw 800 attendees turn up to join in the festivities. According to CCTV+, the festival ...

August, 15, 2016 Ammonia leak prompts evacuation at Bronco Winery

(ModBee) - Dozens of employees at Bronco Winery were evacuated Saturday afternoon when a pipe broke leading to an ammonia leak. One home near the winery was also evacuated and a shelter in place order was issued for a few houses downwind of the winery on Bystrum Road south of Ceres, said Modesto...