Whose interests are the most important? Does it often seem entrenchment is the defining strategy in almost every legislative decision? Regardless of whether it is healthcare or wine, some spark for change while others hark for status quo
Passion for wine? One way to follow up on that passion is to invest in some formal education – learn more about viticulture and vinification, tips on tasting and enjoyment, and where and how the best wines are made.
When are “facts” true but somewhat misleading or at the very least, open to interpretation? In a new report by the Marine Institute, the Californian wine industry is depicted as fully owned and controlled by large, global alcohol focused corporations, debunking many hard working, dedicated, tax paying small family wineries, that yes…. do exist.
There are countless reviewers and wine critics rating hundreds if not thousands of wines. Should these ratings be the basis by which you purchase wine or should you ignore them entirely?
Approximately five months have passed since I published the Top 50 Wineries on Twitter in July. What has happened since the first report? New wineries are taking advantage of the medium while the leaders continue to grow!
What do state regulators, control state executives, public health advocates, anti-alcohol organizations and wholesalers have in common? They all have a vested interest in keeping the status quo.
The wine industry has been noted for helping the less fortunate for hundreds of years. In 2010, Georges Janssens and Anja Cheriakova will continue the tradition working with wineries around the world to make life a little better for the children of Laos.
Wine can be made from any fermentable fruit. In the middle of the 19th century apple cider (wine) and grape wine were lauded for health reasons and to deter the drinking of high alcohol alternatives such as highly fortified wines and distilled beverages.
