Wine Industry News

  • Celebrities and their favourite drink

    (TheDrinksBusiness) - From Kim Kardashian to Queen Elizabeth II, here’s a look at the favourite drinks of some of the world’s most famous people. Kim Kardashian enjoys white RussiansWhether it is a white Russian or glass of Sapporo, celebrities enjoy some very different drinks. Who do you thi...
  • FBI defends Kurniawan house search

    (Decanter) - The US Justice Department has accused Rudy Kurniawan of attempting to suppress evidence and has filed a motion defending its search of the alleged wine fraudster's home. Justice Department lawyers said in a court memorandum that an initial 'sweep' of Kurniawan's house was justified, des...
  • Counterfeit alcohol costs UK £1.2bn a year

    (TheDrinksBusiness) - A study from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) estimates that counterfeit alcohol is costing the Treasury £1.2 billion every year. As the problem of counterfeit alcohol increases the report says that the UK is losing more money to “the cross-border movement of alcoh...
  • The vino files: How to get the most out of a glass

    (Reuters) - Bargains for the world's great wines may not be easy to come by but experts believe value can be can be found at any price point and to suit any preference or palate. Whether it is buying second label wines -- the younger cousins of the grand chateaux -- or vintages from lesser known ...
  • ANC calls for SA wine boycott

    (MoneyWeb) - Farmworkers demand higher wages and better working conditions. The ANC in the Eastern Cape called for the boycott of South African wines on Tuesday as farmworkers demanded higher wages and better working conditions. Eastern Cape ANC spokesman Mlibo Qoboshiyane said people would be...
  • KnowYour Sugar Measurement Tools

    (NewWorldWinemaker) - Are you using the correct tool for your specific application? What’s the difference between a Refractometer, Hydrometer or Spectrophotometer? Find out here ... IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. Learning how to measure sugar in your grapes, juice, and wine is the most fundamental anal...
  • Conference Explores Science of Wine Terroir

    (Wines&Vines) - Exploring the topic “What Science Does and Doesn’t Tell Us about Terroir,” last week’s Terroir 2012 conference presented by the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) at the University of California, Davis, indicated that science shows terroir and wine character are more directly lin...
  • Announcing Wine Enthusiast's 2012 Wine Star Award Winners

    (WineMag) - Over more than a decade, the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine have honored individuals who have contributed to the success of the wine and spirits industry with the Wine Star Awards. The winners are noted for their energy and groundbreaking vision, but this year, another theme is appa...

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