July, 23, 2018 How Does Wine Help Guard Your Heart?

(Wine Spectator) - Study shows that changes triggered by moderate alcohol consumption may help your body fight off future cardiovascular damage For years now, scientific research has found evidence that moderate drinking has heart-health benefits—now researchers are focusing on why those b...

July, 23, 2018 How Supreme Court Ruling Affects Wineries

(Wines&Vines) - States can now tax shipments from out-of-state if they don't already San Rafael, Calif.—A U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this summer gives states the option to collect sales taxes from online retailers, which is expected to create a new compliance and financial hur...

July, 23, 2018 Cabernet key to Argentina’s fine wine future

(TDB) - If Argentina wants to gain a global reputation for truly top end wine it should focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, believes US consultant Paul Hobbs. Although Hobbs has his own Californian winery, he balances his time with consultancy work, and has played a pioneering role in the evolution of ...

July, 23, 2018 Jefford on Monday: Burgundy’s great question

(Decanter) - A word of advice, first: if you are bored by matters of detail, skip the next 12 paragraphs to go straight to the ‘great question’. Pure-hearted students of burgundy (those who have started this second paragraph) quickly learn that the individual vineyard provides a key ...

July, 23, 2018 The Busy Wine Lover's Guide to Domaine Dujac

(Wine Searcher) - Everything you need to know about one of Burgundy's most prized producers. Domaine Dujac, located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte d'Or, will mark the 50th anniversary of its first vintage soon, but in that short period of time (short for a wine estate in B...

July, 22, 2018 Bordeaux châteaux test algae to fight mildew

(Decanter) - Tests at 10 vineyards in Bordeaux and Cognac aim to discover whether wine producers could use algae from the Atlantic ocean to prevent fungal infections harming grapes. Early results from tests at four vineyards in Bordeaux and six in Cognac show that algae could be effective against m...

July, 22, 2018 The Rare Champions of Champerelle

(Wine Searcher) - Two unique bottles of wine are being presented for sale in an unlikely spot. Every day at Wine-Searcher we list millions of products and many of these of these wines and spirits are spectacular. So, it takes something truly special – and by special we mean a wine so rare and...

July, 22, 2018 The Most Fun Way to Help Napa Valley’s Recovery? Go There and Drink Wine

(Travelandleisure) - A luxurious package at star chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Bay Area hotel property will help you promote Napa Valley tourism — designated helicopter driver included. It’s been nearly a year since the devastating wildfires in Napa Valley , and the region has we...