August, 27, 2014 Wine industry turns to crowdfunding

(CTVNews) - Filmmakers, tinkerers and IT innovators aren't the only ones turning to the internet to fund their projects. Through a new platform dubbed Fundovino, the crowdfunding principle has now made its way to the winemaking industry. Just as foodies seek out CSA (community-supported agricult...

August, 27, 2014 Quake damages historic Napa winery building

(PD) - The images of wine industry damage in the aftermath of the American Canyon earthquake have been stark, from the jumbled piles of barrels in warehouse facilities to broken bottles smashed on the floor of restaurants and stores. But for some in the industry, the most distressing image is th...

August, 27, 2014 World's oldest wine cellar fueled palatial parties

(CBSNews) - Israel isn't particularly famous for its wine today, but four thousand years ago, during the Bronze Age, vineyards in the region produced vintages that were prized throughout the Mediterranean and imported by the Egyptian elite. Last summer, archaeologists discovered a rare time caps...

August, 27, 2014 France Looking Forward to Bigger and Better Wine Harvest

(Wine-Searcher) -  After two years of woeful weather, French grapegrowers have a sunnier outlook this year. The French wine industry is expecting a better harvest this year, despite drought and hail damage to some vineyards. That’s good news for growers after two disastrous years,...

August, 27, 2014 Philippine de Rothschild, Wine Nobility, Dies at 80

(NYTimes) - Philippine de Rothschild, a scion of the vaunted winemaking family who helped modernize and expand a renowned wine-producing enterprise that sells 22 million bottles annually, died on Saturday in Paris. She was 80. Her company, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, announced the death, at...

August, 27, 2014 What's the best way to save leftover wine? You’ll never guess!

(Today) - Yeah, yeah, we know—according to the cute cartoons on Facebook, "leftover wine" is an oxymoron. But in the real world, not the social-media world, we've all had the need to save half-opened bottles of wine for serving at a later date…and we've all had mixed results in keeping...

August, 25, 2014 How to Drink Less and Still Have Fun

(Time) - A new study suggests using a smaller glass, keeping your glass on the table while you pour, and never filling it over half-full. If you’re like most people, your brain loves it when you drink—and it shows you its appreciation by rewarding you for it. A few sips of the r...

August, 25, 2014 Will Wine Prices Increase After California Earthquake?

(ABCNews) - No use crying over spilled wine. With the epicenter of Sunday's earthquake that struck Northern California a mere six miles southwest of Napa, vino fans across the country have been concerned about the many wines that were destroyed in the 6.1-magnitude tumbler. Although some plac...