Microbes May Contribute To Wine’s "Character" – Scientific American

Scientific American Microbes May Contribute To Wine's "Character"Scientific AmericanWhen it comes to wine, the concept of "terroir" is sort of a nebulous thing. Terroir is sometimes translated as the wine's character. Here's how my friend Valerie, a wine importer, explained it: "I would say terroir is a specific set of natural … Brought to you […]

Carmel ‘mompreneur’ launches state’s first wine truck – Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Star Carmel 'mompreneur' launches state's first wine truckIndianapolis StarIt's not exactly an adult ice-cream truck, but it's close. The state's first wine truck is rolling into an event near you, and it even has a name. “Vinny” is the brain child of Carmel resident Jenn Kampmeier. The self-described “serial momprenuer” is …First wine truck […]

A Chef Who Cares as Much About Wine as He Does About Food – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal A Chef Who Cares as Much About Wine as He Does About FoodWall Street JournalAnd Mr. Seeger is as passionate about wine as he is about food—he has probably nurtured the careers of just as many sommeliers as he has chefs. But perhaps most striking of all is that the 66-year-old Mr. […]

US vintners fracture over TTIP wine debate – Politico

US vintners fracture over TTIP wine debatePoliticoEuropean winemakers have gained useful allies in the push to protect regional names, such as chianti and champagne, in trade talks with the United States: vintners from California's most-prized wine country. But that doesn't mean the U.S. will change … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest […]

LeBrun: Don’t sour New York wine industry – Albany Times Union

Allentown Morning Call LeBrun: Don't sour New York wine industryAlbany Times UnionAfter a flurry of unanticipated activity by the Pennsylvania state legislature, on Wednesday Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a sweeping liberalization of the state's liquor laws, including allowing the sale of wine in grocery stores. With a stroke of the …When will wine […]

Asda’s bargain red wine for under £5 wins prestigious award – and crashes website – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Asda's bargain red wine for under £5 wins prestigious award – and crashes websiteTelegraph.co.ukPicking up a bottle of fine red wine doesn't have to be too costly thanks to an award-winning Chilean Malbec now available at Asda for a bargain £4.37. The supermarket's own label La Moneda Reserva Malbec, Central Valley, Chile 2015, has […]

Some of Miami’s Best Tapas and Wine Are Inside This Gas Station – Munchies_ Food by VICE

Munchies_ Food by VICE Some of Miami's Best Tapas and Wine Are Inside This Gas StationMunchies_ Food by VICEWalk a little further into the store and you'll find a selection of serious sakes and sparkling wines instead of just Vitamin Water (although there is Vitamin Water, too). Then walk to the back of the store […]

Pa. bill to let supermarkets, restaurants sell wine heads to governor – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pa. bill to let supermarkets, restaurants sell wine heads to governorPittsburgh Post-GazetteWith an unexpected 157-31 vote Tuesday, the House approved a bill that would allow restaurants, hotels and hundreds of grocery and convenience stores to sell up to four bottles of wine to go, and also allow wine producers and importers to ship […]

Turning Cemeteries Into Wine at a California Diocese – New York Times

New York Times Turning Cemeteries Into Wine at a California DioceseNew York TimesBut this is California, the land of gold and grapes, and the ornamental grapevines are now producing prizewinning wines. “It was kind of like Jesus' miracle when he made water into wine,” said Bishop Michael C. Barber of the Roman Catholic Diocese of … […]

Forget rosé: With wine, orange is the new pink – Mashable

Mashable Forget rosé: With wine, orange is the new pinkMashableRosé is pretty, pink and perfect for sipping outside when the weather is nice, but we're ready to change up the hue of our summer beverages. Enter: Orange wine. Made from white wine grapes with the skins left on, orange wine is to white wine what […]