May, 13, 2013 France: Chateau La Fleur Jonquet sold to Chinese architect

(Decanter) - Chinese architect Wengcheng Li has acquired Chateau La Fleur Jonquet in Graves. La Fleur Jonquet will become Li's third wine property in Bordeaux, where he already owns Chateau La Dominante, in Saint--Denis de Pile and Chateau Lucas in Castillon-la-Bataille. The deal for the...

May, 13, 2013 FOUR MILLION BRITS BREW THEIR OWN BEER

(TheDrinksBusiness) - Around four million adults in the UK currently brew their own beer or wine at home, according to the financial advice website, www.allaboutmoney.com. The research found that around 8% of us either regularly or occasionally make our own beer or wine, and another 24% have don...

May, 13, 2013 Ireland: Wine Institute launches California wine database

(ShelfLife) - The Wine Institute has launched an online wine database here in Ireland;  www.californiawines.ie. The new website will allow the Irish wine trade, press and most importantly, consumers, to access a comprehensive database of California wines available in Ireland, by allowing t...

May, 13, 2013 US: Glasshaus Wine Company Creates First Crowd-Funded Winery with Social Mission

(PRWEB) - Glasshaus Wine Company, based in Petaluma, offers a new twist on the traditional winery wine club program through a crowd-funded subscription model to finance its yearly production costs. Similar to some community supported agricultural models (Canvas Ranch, Tara Firma Farms), wine enthus...

May, 13, 2013 Pennsylvania: The CDC Goes To War Against Wine

(Forbes) - The May 2 editorial in Pennsylvania’s Scranton Times Tribune, said it all: “Perdition just a vote away.” The plan by Governor. Tom Corbett to end the state’s monopoly on wine and spirits sales has triggered hellish prognostications from a constellation of group...

May, 12, 2013 Top wines for Mother's Day

(FoxNews) - Whether you're planning to go to brunch or treating mom to a home-cooked meal, we have the perfect wines to enjoy throughout your special Mother’s day. Think fun – Bubbles make everything more festive. Why not serve a glass of prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) with br...

May, 12, 2013 Mandela label absorbs S. African wines

(GlobalPost) - Over the years South African icon Nelson Mandela has inspired a clothing line, pricey artworks and countless cheap souvenirs, all of which have fuelled debate over the use of his image. Now wine lovers can toast his name with the "House of Mandela" range launched by family memb...

May, 12, 2013 US: All Maryland Farmers' Markets Allowed to Sell Wine Now

(Patch) - Something you're sure to see more and more this season at the local farmers' market: wine.  A new permitting system from the Maryland Department of Agriculture cleans up the old county-by-county process and frees up local wineries to set up shop at as many registered farmers' ma...