Wine Industry News

  • Bordeaux Grape Crop Seen Two Weeks Late in Worst Year Since 1991

    (Bloomberg) - The Bordeaux region grape harvest is about two weeks delayed after a cold start to the season, with production set to fall to the lowest level in 22 years, according to the region’s wine bureau. Some growers in Pessac Leognan will start picking sauvignon blanc grape...
  • Oregon approves beer, wine sales at state liquor stores

    (DBR) - The Oregon Liquor Control Commission in the US has approved the sale of beer, wine along with hard alcohol at liquor stores in the state, if the agent wants to and can get the necessary licenses.  The move forms part of an effort to loosen the state liquor sales in view of evolving ...
  • Like a good wine: How your age affects your hangover

    (FoxNews) - Contrary to popular belief, older people are less likely to report experiencing a hangover after a night of drinking, according to a new study from Denmark. The study surveyed nearly 52,000 people ages 18 to 94 on their drinking habits, including how often they experienced  symp...
  • FRANCE: Growth slows in H1 wine, spirits export sales - figures

    (Just-Drinks) - Wine and spirits exports out of France in the first half of this year rose slightly in value terms but reported a slide in volumes, according to figures released this week. The Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux de France ( FEVS ) said yesterday that ...
  • Crusher Wine District Forming in Napa

    (Wines&Vines) - Though the name “Napa” is synonymous with fine wine, few wineries are located in the city of Napa itself, and most of them are little known. Instead, most wineries are in unincorporated parts of the county or small towns to the north. That could change soon with t...
  • France heading for small, high-quality 2013 wine vintage

    (MSNNews)- While a cold and stormy spring lead to the production of fewer grapes in France's vineyards, a dry and warm summer has upped their quality. French wine producers said they were expecting a small but high-quality 2013 vintage after violent storms and the coldest spring in more tha...
  • NakedWines.com opens retail store, tasting room in Napa

    (MercuryNews) - The online community for winemakers and drinkers, NakedWines.com , has added a second brick-and-mortar store in the heart of California wine country. NakedWines.com will officially launch a wine store and tasting room Thursday at 1141 First St. in Napa. It is the newest reta...

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