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The French National Institute for Agronomic Research reported a rise in alcohol levels in the wines of southern France, Italy and Spain by 2-3% over the past 15 years. more...
China has been making wine for over 2,200 years. So why don't we know more about it? more...
National wine regulations and controlled appellation laws affect every aspect of wine production from minimum alcohol levels to which varieties may be used. more...
Wine and Harvest Festivals are found in nearly every U. S. state and in at least three Canadian provinces. There is no easier way to learn about wine than to attend one. more...
Vintage Port is the supreme expression of Portugal's famous sweet wine. But Vintage Port is not the same as vintage wine, which is wine from a particular annual harvest. more...
You may not need to pay $100 or more for a fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. There are Napa Valley alternatives to the well-known, more frequently reviewed wines. more...
Oak is to the art of winemaking what the spice cabinet is to the chef. Few cooked foods are not improved by the addition of herbs and spices, salt and pepper. more...
The current economic downturn has deeply affected consumer spending. How has this affected the production and purchasing of wine? more...
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