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Germans Shorten Name of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer to Mosel on Wine Labels
Producers felt consumers were confused as to what the name meant and where the grapes were grown
By Bruce Sanderson Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Swedish Police Searching for Stolen Bordeaux
Thieves cleaned out special cellar of rare Bordeaux at a Stockholm restaurant
By Mitch Frank Posted: Monday, August 28, 2006
Gary Andrus' New Zealand Winery Placed in Receivership
Founder of Pine Ridge and Archery Summit saw debts mount and exchange rates shift over two small vintages
By Bob Campbell and Harvey Steiman Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Michael Mondavi Buys Carneros Creek Winery
California facility will be home for his family's new I'M, Oberon and Hangtime brands
By Eric Arnold Posted: Monday, August 21, 2006
Jess Jackson Buys Legacy Estates for $97 Million
Deal includes Freemark Abbey, Arrowood and Byron wineries
By Eric Arnold Posted: Friday, August 18, 2006
Chilean Winemaker Aurelio Montes to Start Napa Label
Two Cabernet-based blends will debut in 2006
By James Molesworth Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006
Len Evans, Champion of Australian Wine, Dies at 75
As columnist and wine judge, he pushed Australia to compete with the world
By Harvey Steiman Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006
Drinking Wine May Not Lead to Heartburn, Research Finds
Acid reflux may be due to factors other than dietary choices
By Jacob Gaffney Posted: Monday, August 14, 2006
Wine a No-Go on Airplanes
Airport security alert results in ban of all liquids carried onto passenger jets
By Eric Arnold Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2006
European Union Proposes Destroying 1 Million Acres of Vineyards
To deal with Europe's wine glut, commission plans radical reforms to reduce production and increase sales
By Mitch Frank Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Australia Looks to Boost Wine Sales Rather Than Uproot Vines
Grape glut Down Under could keep quality and selection high--and prices low
By Eric Arnold Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006
The Wine Group Buys Bonny Doon's Big Brands
Bonny Doon founder Randall Grahm wants to focus on estate-grown wines
By Daniel Sogg Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006
Sticking to a Mediterranean Diet May Help Curb Alzheimer's
Moderate wine drinkers who consumed large quantities of fish and fresh produce had a 40 percent lower risk of cognitive decline
By Jacob Gaffney Posted: Friday, August 04, 2006
Middle East Vintners Find Themselves on the Front Line
Winemakers hide in bunkers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces shell vineyards, leaving the 2006 harvest in uncertainty
By Jacob Gaffney Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Wine-Auction Market Hits Record High
Amid a flood of new collectors, Wine Spectator's Auction Index posts its largest gain ever
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Wine prices could jump if field hands opt to stay home in Mexico
By Tim Fish Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006
U.S. Wine Labels May Soon List Allergens
Wineries can now voluntarily declare the use of common substances used in production; government considers mandatory labeling
By Lynn Alley Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Robert Mondavi Winery Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Hundreds gather in Napa to reflect on pioneering vintner's achievements
By MaryAnn Bovio Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Sonoma Showcase Refocuses Its Auction
Amid a festive weekend of tastings, live sale of barrel lots raises $150,000 for local charities
By Daniel Sogg Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Some Wine Grapes Brim With Sleep Aid, Study Finds
Nebbiolo contains high amounts of melatonin, while Cabernet Franc has hardly any
By Jacob Gaffney Posted: Monday, July 17, 2006
Sales of 2005 Bordeaux Are Sluggish
High prices and weak dollar have U.S. consumers overlooking top growths
By Mitch Frank Posted: Friday, July 14, 2006
Grand Award-Winning Restaurant Goes Bankrupt
Despite a cellar full of classic wines, the Wild Boar Restaurant in Nashville couldn't survive tough economic times
By Nathan Wesley Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Georges Duboeuf's Company Convicted of Fraud
Beaujolais' top producer is fined $38,000 for improper blending, but plans to appeal
By Mitch Frank Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2006
Acclaimed American Viticulturist Harold Olmo Dies
The UC Davis professor and grape geneticist made extensive contributions to winegrowing in California and around the world
By Lynn Alley Posted: Wednesday, July 05, 2006
A Vineyard Pest Familiar to California Now Plagues Arizona
Governor declares state of emergency in fight against glassy-winged sharpshooter
By Lynn Alley Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006
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