February, 18, 2016 Are You Sure You Need a Wine Bond? - Details about how the PATH Act will affect wineries

(Wines&Vines) - Everyone in the wine industry knows that any business involved with alcohol is heavily regulated at the state and federal levels. On Dec. 18, 2015, that regulatory weight got a little bit lighter for approximately 80% of the wineries across the country. That was the day U.S. pre...

February, 18, 2016 AUS: D’Arenberg accused of sexism over ‘The Old Bloke and the Three Young Blondes’ wine label

(Adelaidenow) - A POPULAR South Australian winery has been accused of sexism over a new label that refers to “three young blondes”, but the winemaker says it’s just humorous marketing. D’Arenberg’s new $200 red, “The Old Bloke and the Three Young Blondes&rd...

February, 18, 2016 Ontario unveils wine-retail reforms in bid for more revenue

(TheGlobeandMail) - Ontario will allow 150 grocery stores to start selling wine, jack up the minimum price of a bottle and possibly raise taxes on the beverage. The reforms – which will create more rules and regulations even as they slightly open up the province’s rigidly controlled wi...

February, 18, 2016 UT Researchers Are Developing Technology To Identify Counterfeit Wine

(KVUE) - “The program is quite special because it's outside any other curriculum the university carries out,” said research advocate Diana Zamora. Students get hands on experience to apply to real-world research. The group uses a special metal that displays different color patter...

February, 18, 2016 UK: Soho firm gets licence to serve free beer to busy worker

(ITV) - Workers renting desk space at the company Wework will be able to enjoy a pint in the office after Westminster Council granted permission for a beer tap to remain. The firm’s lawyers made the case to a committee. At WeWork, workers renting desk space have been able to enjoy a tipple ...

February, 18, 2016 Your bottle of wine may have more than grapes

(CBSMiami) — For winos, or wine lovers, the uncorking of a bottle of wine is a beautiful sound. But you could be uncorking and pouring more than just your favorite kind of glass of grapes. “The perception is that you’re drinking fermented grape juice. The reality is that’...

February, 18, 2016 Cheers! It’s National Drink Wine Day

(WCMH)– After work today, sit back, relax and enjoy that glass of Vino. After all, it is National Drink Wine Day. There are some health benefits to consuming wine as well. Moderate drinkers have lower risks for liver disease, type two diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and some cancers. Win...

February, 17, 2016 The Seven Key Aromas of Aged Bordeaux

(Decanter) - A team of 'super tasters' has pin-pointed seven sets of aromas in aged Bordeaux and it's helping scientists to find the molecules that shape terroir. Jane Anson reports from the cutting edge of wine science in her latest Decanter.com column... Taste of Bordeaux – A Chât...