Wine Industry News
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(KTVU) - Remember the sparkling wine the San Francisco Giants used in their locker room celebration after the 2012 World Series win? It was none other than Napa Valley’s own ‘Mumm Napa Brut Prestige’. Mumm and the SF Giants have now teamed up to create two new Napa Vall... -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - The habitats of endangered giant pandas are being threatened by planned vineyard plantings in the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan. According to the South China Morning Post , authorities in Shaanxi plan to plant 18,000 hectares of vineyards, and similar schemes ...Pandas at risk from Chinese vineyards
May, 07, 2013 -
(GPonline) - Diets high in flavonoids, which are found in berries, apples and red wine may cut men's risk of Parkinson's disease, a study suggests. Researchers from the University of East Anglia worked alongside a team from Harvard University to analyse two large patient databases. They exami...Flavonoids in berries, apples and wine may cut Parkinson's risk
May, 07, 2013 -
(TheDrinksBusiness) - After Zane Lamprey’s television show about the world’s drinking cultures was kicked off the air he turned to Kickstarter.com to try and find the funding to make the show himself, writes Jim Denoon. The USA’s Zane Lamprey is an infectious, dynamic and unsto...US TV drinks show turns to its fans after being rejected by networks
May, 07, 2013 -
(Decanter) - Leading wineries are joining forces with Tourism Australia in an effort to raise the profile of the country as one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations. The Ultimate Winery Experiences of Australia consortium will offer visitors a choice of barrel, private and ...Top Australian wineries in tourism boost
May, 07, 2013 -
(HindustanTimes) - 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 member...South Africa: Now a wine range by 'House of Mandela'
May, 07, 2013 -
(CommercialAppeal) - Ordering some Chardonnay or Cabernet while eating out can sometimes be the priciest part of a meal. And it’s only getting more expensive. The price of vino by the glass rose steadily over the last six months, according to Restaurant Sciences, an independent firm that...Eat, drink, be merry and pay more for wine
May, 06, 2013 -
(MorningStarOnline) - I am sure those of you who, like me, enjoy a drop and want to be ideologically sound in your choices have already worked this one out - they are wine-making co-operatives. These splendid organisations allow small-scale growers to pool resources and benefit from economies ...Raise a glass to ethical wine
May, 06, 2013

