February, 21, 2015 US: Bitter Cold Hits Eastern Vineyards

(Wines&Vines) - New England has been buried in snow this winter, but until February arrived, other regions in the East and Midwest had had a somewhat “normal” season. In general, vineyards didn’t experience variations in temperature as the vines hardened after harvest. Growers...

February, 20, 2015 A Quick Guide to Rice Wine and Rice Wine Vinegars in Cooking

(LifeHacker) - Rice wine, rice wine vinegar, rice vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar: say all that three times fast. While these products sound pretty similar, they can't be used interchangeably, and there are some important distinctions to be aware of. Let's talk about the similarities first: rice ...

February, 20, 2015 32 Tons of Wine to Flow in Northern Greece Fountain

(GreekReporter) - As part of the carnival celebrations in Naoussa, northern Greece, the local fountain located in the city’s central square will be filled with 32 tons of dry red wine to help visitors and locals get in a party mood. Agricultural Cooperative Winemaking VAENI of Naoussa plan...

February, 19, 2015 Canada's Growing Wine Thirst Could Help Trade Tiff

(Wine-Searcher) - As Canada's wine market grows, Californian producers are trying to make sure they secure access. Canada's love of imported wine could hold the key to a fermenting dispute over liquor regulation in British Columbia. A new Vinexpo report into wine consumption showed that demand fo...

February, 19, 2015 Does Red Blotch Affect Wine?

(Wines&Vines) - As researchers continue to try and determine how the red blotch virus is spreading through vineyards, they are also starting to look at how the associated disease affects grape composition and wine quality. It appears the effects of red blotch can vary depending on grape cult...

February, 19, 2015 5 Academy Award-Nominated Films Featuring Wine

(WineMag) - There’s more to wine in movies than just Sideways. Sure, it arguably played as big a role as Paul Giamatti, but wine’s landed lead roles in major flicks dating back to the 1940s. In honor of the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday (8:30 pm EST, ABC), here’s a list of Oscar ...

February, 18, 2015 Jacob's Creek Looks to U.S. for Salvation

(Wine-Searcher) - After years marketing uncomplicated, fruit-forward Australian wine, the producer is turning to innovation for a sales boost. Australian wine brand Jacob's Creek is looking to halt a dramatic slide in sales by mining the booming U.S. market. The famous producer has teamed up with...

February, 18, 2015 US: Sweet News for Cold-Climate Wineries

(Wines&Vines) - Earlier this month in Minneapolis, grapegrowers, winemakers, nursery owners and others spent three days engaged in what one of them called “a lot of blunt and ego-free talks” as part of the 39th annual Cold Climate Grape Conference. Here, they shared anecdotes, studi...