Latest Chardonnay Stories

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online With the growing threat of Alzheimer’s for millions of Baby Boomers (those born from 1946 to 1964) it only makes sense to find ways that may prevent the mind-robbing disease. Research last year uncovered possible evidence that resveratrol found in red wine may help in preventing cognitive decline. Now, a new study is looking at another type of alcohol that may also ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from...

LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 marks the 130(th) anniversary for the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, Wente Vineyards. The Wente family has played an integral role in the development of wine culture in America since the 19(th) century. Today, the company maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under the ownership and management by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. (Logo:...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online At first blush, winemaking appears to be a relatively simple process – crush grapes, extract juice and ferment. However, even the most cursory examination of the factors involved in the process opens a Pandora’s Box of important details. That level of detail was made all the more explicit by a new report in the open access journal PLOS ONE, which said the grapes from the same vineyard can vary widely with respect to the microbial...

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with September's designation as California Wine Month, Monterey Wine Country is releasing a ground-breaking series of wines - the Monterey Signature Series Wine Collection, showcasing four of Monterey County's nine American Viticulture Areas (AVA). Offering an up-close look at the essence of this burgeoning wine region, the Signature Series' release includes two Pinot Noir and two Chardonnay wines, each crafted...

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- J Vineyards & Winery harvested its first grapes of the 2012 season early this morning. Pushed along by warm, sunny weather, the harvest is off to what many growers are describing as a normal year. Vineyard workers picked approximately eighteen tons of Pinot Noir grapes from the winery's renowned "Nicole's Vineyard" around 3 a.m. The grapes, destined for J's signature Cuvee 20 sparkling wine, were delivered in time for a...

MODESTO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirassou® Winery and interior design expert and TV personality Genevieve Gorder know a thing or two about the intersection of wine and design. Mirassou and Genevieve have teamed up to share their respective expertise, offering tips and ideas to help brighten up home entertaining spaces. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...

Researchers work to create hypoallergenic wines and sequence the genome of Chardonnay For centuries, people made wine by stomping grapes with their bare feet. But now, the art of winemaking is going high-tech at The University of British Columbia's Wine Research Centre. Have you ever gotten a headache or a rash from a single glass of wine? Has one glass of Merlot or Shiraz resulted in a painful hangover? If yes, you may be one of the 30 percent of people who are allergic to compounds...

ELLENSBURG, Wash., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellensburg Canyon Vista Winery, located 8 miles South of Ellensburg, Washington has now made their own wines available for purchase on their website: www.CoxCanyon.com. Ellensburg Canyon Vista Winery produces wine made exclusively from grapes produced from their Cox Canyon Vineyards, which has been producing high-quality, award-winning grapes for a number of Washington wineries. To date, one GOLD, one SILVER, and three BRONZE...

TEMECULA, Calif., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nitro Active, the great great grandson of Secretariat, was headed to a slaughterhouse just three months after his last race on December 16, 2011 at Hollywood Park Racetrack. After three wins and earning nearly $200,000 in his career, Nitro Active is no longer able to race. He endured years of overuse on the track where he suffered leg fractures, required surgery on his front legs and he currently has severe degenerative arthritis...

NAPA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasury Wine Estates, a global wine company with a leading portfolio of new world wines, today announced its new stylish, playful "Be." collection. "Be." wines, designed to appeal to the increasingly influential wine demographic of Millennial women, will be available nationwide in four popular varietals: Pink Moscato, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. The wines begin shipping this month and are expected to hit stores nationwide...