December, 20, 2012 US: Wine Science Center at Tri-Cities seeks design-build proposals

(WSU) - The Wine Science Center Development Authority is seeking design-build proposals for construction of a research and teaching facility at Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland. The State of Washington’s Project Review Committee approved use of the design-build contract metho...

December, 20, 2012 New Zealand Winegrowers explores the science of Sauvignon blanc

(InfoWine) - Sauvignon blanc is probably the world's most thoroughly researched grape variety. For the last few years, scientists in New Zealand, France and Australia have been busy working on the science of Sauvignon. What are the key aroma and flavour molecules in Sauvignon blanc wines? And what i...

December, 19, 2012 Viticulture: Fruity with a hint of drought

(Nature) - Jamie Goode tracks how our changing climate is sending ripples of disruption through the wine world. For anyone who enjoys a glass of Sancerre, Puligny-Montrachet or indeed a bargain-basement European blend, 2012 is unlikely to be a 'good year'. Growers will remember it as one of the w...

December, 19, 2012 TOP 50 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN WINE: 10-1

(TheDrinksBusiness) - The final instalment of our top 50 most powerful women in wine reveals those ranked from 10 to 1. This is it. Having ranked numbers 50-11, we bring you our top 10 most powerful women in wine at the forefront of both wine trends and consumer opinion forming. Designed to draw ...

December, 19, 2012 Will B.C. Wine Laws Intoxicate Ontario?

(HuffingtonPost) - Not too long ago we were in B.C. for a working vacation. Starting our trip in Vancouver, a city we've had the good fortune of visiting a few times over the years, we stopped by what's become a favourite Yaletown wineshop specializing in local bottles. It's a gorgeous little store...

December, 19, 2012 Wine and tea are key ingredients in South African plan to grow domestic research

(EurekaAlert) - The South African government is investing in scientific research to foster production of agricultural products like pinotage (the country's signature red wine) and honeybush (source of a tea so fragrant that a potful can perfume an entire house) to create jobs and boost the economy. ...

December, 18, 2012 Chateau d'Yquem will not make 2012 vintage

(Decanter) - Chateau d'Yquem has pulled out of making a Sauternes in 2012 after the vintage failed a post-harvest taste test. The LVMH-owned Sauternes first growth confirmed to Decanter.com that 'there will be no Chateau d'Yquem in the 2012 vintage'. It is the first time in 20 years that the cha...

December, 18, 2012 TOP 50 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN WINE: 20 – 11

(TheDrinksBusiness) - The third instalment of our top 50 powerful women in wine reveals those ranked from 30 to 21. This list of powerful women in wine was drawn up in a bid to draw the trade’s attention to the more authoritative and important role played by women in the wine industry. We’ve...