December, 04, 2014 Bordeaux consultant to test oak influence on wine aroma

(Decanter) - Winemakers may gain more influence over aromas in their wines if a new research project led by trained perfumer and winery consultant Alexandre Schmitt goes to plan. Schmitt, whose perfume training and subsequent re-invention in wine has earned him the nickname 'nose of Bordeaux', h...

December, 04, 2014 Starbucks launching mobile ordering, will add beer, wine and snacks

(Fortune) - Starbucks Corp, aiming to give cooling U.S. traffic a jolt, on Thursday announced it will add beer, wine, and evening snacks to thousands of domestic cafes, widen lunch offerings and roll out mobile ordering. Such efforts are part of the world’s biggest coffee chain’s pla...

December, 04, 2014 The Science Of Taste Buds: 6 Things Than Can Please Your Palate Or Put It Off

(MedicalDaily) - The tongue is able to recognize five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami — a Japanese loanword associated with savory food like meat and mushrooms. However, the flavors we experience when eating and drinking aren't so simple. Just like our other senses, taste c...

December, 04, 2014 Study: How red wine prevents cancer

(ScienceCodex) - Alcohol use is a major risk factor for head and neck cancer. But an article published in the November issue of the journal Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology shows that the chemical resveratrol found in grape skins and in red wine may prevent cancer as well. "Alc...

December, 03, 2014 Rain a Welcome Relief for California Vineyards

(Wine-Searcher) - California receives a long-awaited soaking, but meteorologists warn that the drought hasn't broken yet. Rain at last! Much of California was drenched by a major storm this week. While it's way too soon to say it will have any impact on the drought, the horizon looks a little br...

December, 03, 2014 Washington: Red Mountain Wine Comes Into Focus

(Wines&Vines) - —One year ago, a flurry of land deals turned a spotlight on the Red Mountain AVA in southern Washington state. In the area known for producing quality grapes for red wines, the deals began to resemble a land rush, with buyers seemingly lined up to grow the grapes that...

December, 03, 2014 Mosel bridge safety concerns 'unfounded', says ministry

(Decanter) - The local government responsible for the controversial Mosel bridge project in one of Germany's best-known wine regions has rebuffed safety concerns surrounding its building plans. Accusations that the Mosel bridge foundations will not be safe are 'unfounded', the infrastructure min...

December, 03, 2014 Cannabis-infused wine delivers a "full body buzz" says Melissa Etheridge

(CBSNews) - Pot brownies, cookies and other potent treats have been around for years, but as more states pass legislation to legalize marijuana, a rock star would like to introduce you to a more sophisticated form of cannabis cuisine. In partnership with the owners of Greenway Compassionate Reli...