March, 09, 2013 US: Wine industry should pay for labor housing

(NapaValleyRegister) - “The rich need to pay their fair share. The wealthy should pay their fair share. It’s only fair!” Have you heard those phrases coming out of the mouths of politicians lately? It seems that every time our president speaks he uses them over and over and over: “The ric...

March, 09, 2013 UK: Drinks industry suffers as high tax bites

(Telegraph) - High taxes on wine, spirits and beer are having such a detrimental impact on Britain’s alcohol industry that the Chancellor will receive £3.4bn less in duty than expected by 2018, according to new research. Duty on alcohol has now risen to such an extent that some British household...

March, 09, 2013 Italian Wine Superstar Antinori Opens To Public After 600 Years

(Forbes) - If you drink wine, you probably already know the name Antinori. They’ve been in the business since 1385 and specialize in Chianti, with high quality wines at all price points. They are especially known for ushering in the “Super Tuscan” revolution with their highly desirable Tignane...

March, 08, 2013 Wine-Pheromone connection: The science behind the seduction of wine

(WashingtonTimes) - Wine has long been considered the liquid precursor to sensual pleasure, the elixir of Bacchus, the one lusty, legal intoxicant. A conservative line of thinking associates the loss of inhibition brought on by all forms of alcohol with wild, Bacchanalian revelry. Those of us who ap...

March, 08, 2013 Oregon wine industry heats up with talk of 'significant' California investment

(OregonLive) - The wine-grape factory that is the Eola Hills is buzzing with word that a major California wine producer is buying vineyards in the area with an eye toward significant future investments. If it's true, the infusion of cash and acclaim could represent the biggest bump for Oregon's ...

March, 08, 2013 US: House OKs wine tasting bill for under 21 studies

(SeattleTimes) - The state House has passed a proposal that would allow students under age 21 to taste wine in college classes. The measure was approved on a 94-3 vote Friday night and now heads to the Senate. Currently, students who are enrolled in a viticulture or enology degree program can'...

March, 08, 2013 California Wine Crosses 200M Cases In U.S., But Retailers, Suppliers Remain Cautious On Pricing

(ShankenNewsDaily) - California table wine continued its long-term upswing in the U.S. market in 2012, rising 3% to an estimated 204 million nine-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. Since 2002, consumption of California table wine in the U.S. has increased by more than a third. While prici...

March, 08, 2013 California: Victor Fleming Estate and Moraga Vineyard for Sale

(Edgeonthenet) - Only in California will you find an artisan vineyard and winery hidden in the heart of one of the wealthiest neighborhoods known for attracting film stars and other industry moguls. Bel Air is known for its astounding mansions overlooking the Pacific and the famous Bel Air Country C...