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Cellars Wine Club shows how differences between Old world and New world growing techniques has produced controversy in the wine world. (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Locally based wine of the month club membership provider, Cellars Wine Club, sheds light on the Old World Wine/New World Wine controversy. By discussing the lesser known differences between these two wine growing philosophies, the company hopes to meet its goal of educating its members not only in the taste of different wines but also...

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...

NAPA, Calif., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the world's largest publicly listed, wine-only company - with over 60 iconic brands including, Beringer Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Etude, Penfolds, St. Clement, Stags' Leap Winery and Wolf Blass - today announced that 100% of its company-owned and leased vineyards in California are now certified as "sustainable" by third-parties. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/SF39188) The company's...

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Capital Grille Artist Series Wine Event is returning for its third year this spring, beginning March 19. This annual event gives guests at The Capital Grille a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience an exclusive, limited allocation wine adorned with a unique piece of original artwork as its label, while supporting Share Our Strength® and their mission to end childhood hunger in America. The nationally renowned fine-dining...

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...

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. Volume shipments were up 5.8% to 455.7 million liters or 50.6 million nine-liter cases. "The quality, diversity and value of California wines have propelled us to another record year for wine exports," said Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, Wine Institute President and CEO. "Our success in...

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With lights twinkling, fires roaring and corks popping, the holidays spark celebrations with families and friends sharing laughter and libations. Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) makes it easy to enjoy winter celebrations while staying frugal with its annual Top 10 Holiday Wines, all priced under $15. On Thursday, Nov. 17, wine lovers are invited to join the company's wine buyers online to sample some of these gems during a holiday wine Twitter...

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer may have you daydreaming about an exotic vacation, whether it's lounging on the sun-drenched coast of southern France, hiking Argentina's foothills, or diving into the clear waters of Greece. With Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Summer Wines, you can settle into summer with a bottle of wine to enjoy a taste of travel on a budget without leaving the backyard. "New World" meets "Old World" with Whole Foods Market's Top 10 Summer Wines, priced...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- FIJI® Water, the country's leading premium imported bottled water, announced today that it has acquired the award-winning JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, California. Known for its Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is a critically-acclaimed, world class premium wine brand that FIJI Water and its parent company, Roll International, are...

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- It's hard to imagine that Colby Rex Groom was born with a hole in his heart, since the now 12-year old son of notable Australian winemaker Daryl Groom has proven to be a resilient veteran of open-heart by-pass procedures and owner of one of the biggest, kindest, most caring hearts to be found in wine country. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101201/SF09895LOGO-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101201/SF09895-b) "He's a...