»Log In»Customer Care»Subscribe
Wine Ratings  Site   

Current News

Germans Shorten Name of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer to Mosel on Wine Labels
Producers felt consumers were confused as to what the name meant and where the grapes were grown
By Bruce Sanderson  Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006  

Swedish Police Searching for Stolen Bordeaux
Thieves cleaned out special cellar of rare Bordeaux at a Stockholm restaurant
By Mitch Frank  Posted: Monday, August 28, 2006  

Gary Andrus' New Zealand Winery Placed in Receivership
Founder of Pine Ridge and Archery Summit saw debts mount and exchange rates shift over two small vintages
By Bob Campbell and Harvey Steiman   Posted: Thursday, August 24, 2006  

Michael Mondavi Buys Carneros Creek Winery
California facility will be home for his family's new I'M, Oberon and Hangtime brands
By Eric Arnold  Posted: Monday, August 21, 2006  

Jess Jackson Buys Legacy Estates for $97 Million
Deal includes Freemark Abbey, Arrowood and Byron wineries
By Eric Arnold  Posted: Friday, August 18, 2006  

Chilean Winemaker Aurelio Montes to Start Napa Label
Two Cabernet-based blends will debut in 2006
By James Molesworth  Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006  

Len Evans, Champion of Australian Wine, Dies at 75
As columnist and wine judge, he pushed Australia to compete with the world
By Harvey Steiman  Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006  

Drinking Wine May Not Lead to Heartburn, Research Finds
Acid reflux may be due to factors other than dietary choices
By Jacob Gaffney  Posted: Monday, August 14, 2006  

Wine a No-Go on Airplanes
Airport security alert results in ban of all liquids carried onto passenger jets
By Eric Arnold  Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2006  

European Union Proposes Destroying 1 Million Acres of Vineyards
To deal with Europe's wine glut, commission plans radical reforms to reduce production and increase sales
By Mitch Frank  Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006  

Australia Looks to Boost Wine Sales Rather Than Uproot Vines
Grape glut Down Under could keep quality and selection high--and prices low
By Eric Arnold  Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006  

The Wine Group Buys Bonny Doon's Big Brands
Bonny Doon founder Randall Grahm wants to focus on estate-grown wines
By Daniel Sogg  Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006  

Sticking to a Mediterranean Diet May Help Curb Alzheimer's
Moderate wine drinkers who consumed large quantities of fish and fresh produce had a 40 percent lower risk of cognitive decline
By Jacob Gaffney  Posted: Friday, August 04, 2006  

Middle East Vintners Find Themselves on the Front Line
Winemakers hide in bunkers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces shell vineyards, leaving the 2006 harvest in uncertainty
By Jacob Gaffney  Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006  

Wine-Auction Market Hits Record High
Amid a flood of new collectors, Wine Spectator's Auction Index posts its largest gain ever
By Peter D. Meltzer  Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006  

Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Wine prices could jump if field hands opt to stay home in Mexico
By Tim Fish  Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006  

U.S. Wine Labels May Soon List Allergens
Wineries can now voluntarily declare the use of common substances used in production; government considers mandatory labeling
By Lynn Alley  Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2006  

Robert Mondavi Winery Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Hundreds gather in Napa to reflect on pioneering vintner's achievements
By MaryAnn Bovio  Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2006  

Sonoma Showcase Refocuses Its Auction
Amid a festive weekend of tastings, live sale of barrel lots raises $150,000 for local charities
By Daniel Sogg  Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2006  

Some Wine Grapes Brim With Sleep Aid, Study Finds
Nebbiolo contains high amounts of melatonin, while Cabernet Franc has hardly any
By Jacob Gaffney  Posted: Monday, July 17, 2006  

Sales of 2005 Bordeaux Are Sluggish
High prices and weak dollar have U.S. consumers overlooking top growths
By Mitch Frank  Posted: Friday, July 14, 2006  

Grand Award-Winning Restaurant Goes Bankrupt
Despite a cellar full of classic wines, the Wild Boar Restaurant in Nashville couldn't survive tough economic times
By Nathan Wesley  Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2006  

Georges Duboeuf's Company Convicted of Fraud
Beaujolais' top producer is fined $38,000 for improper blending, but plans to appeal
By Mitch Frank  Posted: Thursday, July 06, 2006  

Acclaimed American Viticulturist Harold Olmo Dies
The UC Davis professor and grape geneticist made extensive contributions to winegrowing in California and around the world
By Lynn Alley  Posted: Wednesday, July 05, 2006  

A Vineyard Pest Familiar to California Now Plagues Arizona
Governor declares state of emergency in fight against glassy-winged sharpshooter
By Lynn Alley  Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006  

page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 -more-     Next

Advertisement