July, 29, 2015 How to Help the Greek Economy by Drinking

(Bloomberg) - At the beach, I’m doing my bit to boost the Greek economy by sipping a refreshing Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, a salty, smoky white wine from the romantic, volcanic island of Santorini. Just so you know, this is not just altruism—Greek wines have been on an upward quality tr...

July, 29, 2015 Napa Valley fire reignites, hundreds more evacuated

 (UPI) - A fire in California's Napa wine country that was nearly contained flared up late Tuesday, forcing hundreds out of their homes. The so-called Wragg fire that began near Lake Berryessa in northern California a week ago already burned some 7,000 acres.  Firefighters thought...

July, 29, 2015 One in Five Americans Say Moderate Drinking Is Healthy

(Gallup) - Significantly more Americans believe moderate alcohol consumption is bad for one's health (28%) than believe it is good (17%). The percentage of those viewing alcohol as beneficial is the lowest Gallup has found in this 15-year trend. A slight majority of Americans, 52%, believe drin...

July, 29, 2015 The 2012 Napa Cabernets Are Spectacular and Plentiful

(WineSpectator) - Super-sized California vintage produced a huge supply of excellent wines. The 2012 vintage for Napa Valley Cabernet is more than living up to expectations. Everyone who makes Cabernet has been excited about this vintage for some time. It didn't hurt that it came on the heels of...

July, 29, 2015 WINE AND SPIRITS BACK IN GROWTH FOR LVMH

(TDB) - Louis Vuitton Moët-Hennessy’s Q2 results have “far outpaced” analysts’ predictions on the back of strong fashion and drinks sales. The French luxury group announced revenue of €16.7 billion in the first six months of this year, an increase of 19%. Organi...

July, 29, 2015 Wine trade group, wineries sue over Illinois shipping

(PD) - The Wine Institute and three Napa County wineries have filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Revenue and Attorney General’s Office over a dispute on whether they should have charged tax on shipping fees for online purchases into the state. The trade group for California...

July, 29, 2015 This 'Walking Dead' zom-beer wants to intoxicate your brain

(CNET) - The folks behind "The Walking Dead" have teamed up with the Terrapin Beer Company to create a (blood) Red IPA for all you zombie fans out there. People like zombies, and people like beer. Now, thanks to Skybound Entertainment   --the folks behind "The Walking Dead" comic bo...

July, 29, 2015 Settlement calls for full study of disputed Sonoma Mountain winery project

(PD) - A San Francisco couple who want to build a winery and creamery on Sonoma Mountain Road overlooking Bennett Valley will have to undergo a significantly more extensive planning and environmental review process under terms reached in a settlement deal between the county and neighbors who oppose...