June, 10, 2015 Napa Valley: Phelps Unveils Winery Upgrade

(Wine-Searcher) - A dramatic three-year refit of Joseph Phelps Vineyards' iconic St Helena headquarters will put the winery at the forefront of the booming Napa tourism business, according to the company's marketing director. Phelps, and its flagship wine Insignia, is one of California's most re...

June, 10, 2015 U.S. Wine Prices Jump in B.C.

(Wines&Vines) - A contentious revamp of wholesale liquor pricing in British Columbia has boosted shelf prices for more than 80% of wines sold in the province—primarily imported products. The new pricing structure took effect April 1, 2015, following a review two years ago of the provin...

June, 10, 2015 French government battles wine-growing senator over alcohol ads

(France24) - For the second time in two months, the French government has rushed to the defence of a law limiting alcohol advertising after it came under fire by a parliamentary amendment proposed by a wine-growing senator. On Monday, French Health Minister Marisol Touraine urged MPs not to adop...

June, 10, 2015 What Causes Dry Mouth After Drinking Red Wine?: Tannic Acid Effects on Saliva Production

(AcademicWino) - As many of you probably know from experience, sometimes when you drink a red wine you notice that your mouth gets very dry. This is usually attributed to the  tannin levels  in the wine—the “bigger” the tannins, the more it seems moisture is wicked away ...

June, 10, 2015 New study: Chimps go bananas over palm wine

(USAToday) - Forget the bananas. To a chimpanzee, the best treat might be a nice Riesling. Scientists report that chimps in western Africa have taken to purloining drinks from vats of palm wine left unguarded by humans. No crystal goblet needed: the animals fashion leaves into "sponges," some...

June, 09, 2015 Brazilian billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann 'looking at Diageo' with 3G Capital

(Independent) - Diageo was the biggest gainer on the FTSE 100 yesterday, jumping nearly 7 per cent amid reports Brazil’s richest man could bid for the drinks giant. Despite some analyst scepticism, shares in thegroup behind brands such as Smirnoff vodka and David Beckham’s Haig Club wh...

June, 09, 2015 The 'World's Longest' Marathon, Especially For Wine Lovers, Happens To Be In Bordeaux, France

(Forbes) - Every year in Bordeaux, runners in the world’s longest and without doubt most bizarre marathon take to the road. Simply put, the Marathon du Medoc gives hydration a whole new meaning. Instead of athletic gear, runners wear carnival-themed outfits – the more extravagant the ...

June, 09, 2015 Benziger Family Winery sold to Wine Group

(PD) - Benziger Family Winery, founded more than 30 years ago by a pioneering Sonoma Valley wine family who helped bring green farming practices into the mainstream, is being sold to one of the world’s largest producers of low-priced wines. The Wine Group, the world’s third-largest win...