"It would be political suicide for us to do anything that would threaten the supply of these beverages. What the bill actually does is give state laws a presumption of validity and place the burden of challenging state laws on the plaintiff."

Beer shipments fell 2 percent last year, which stands as the worst decline since the excise tax doubled in 1991

No one expects a small-lot winery to launch its own cable network, but it would be a mistake to overlook the marketing ideas that big companies have poured resources into researching and creating.

Indiana's international wine competition is moving to Purdue University -- the contest's lead sponsor -- after 17 years in Indianapolis.

Jackson Family Wines has named Fred Reno as executive vice president of its Artisans and International group of wineries. Reno will be responsible for the company's most exclusive, fine wines including 100-point recipients Cardinale and Verite.

Wilson Daniels Ltd. announces the appointment of Greg Ralston as vice president of portfolio development and strategic initiatives, effective August 2, 2010.

Spectrum Wine Auctions, the world's newest auction house of fine and collectible wine, today announced the appointment of Powell Yang as director of consignments.

A French wine culture centre is planned for Beijing and may be open before the end of this year. French politicians have met several times - most recently yesterday - with a delegation of Chinese private investors, according to French newspaper Sud Ouest.

Prices for Bordeaux 2009 vintage wine that has not yet even been bottled look set to top those from the last classic year of 2005 thanks to demand from wealthy Chinese buyers and speculators.

Times are tough, but people are finding a way to ease the pain. Numbers show that despite the recession, people are not giving up on a good glass of wine.

America has become a cheap date. Just ask Rob O'Leary, a Chicago wine drinker who says he's no longer afraid to bring a cheap bottle of wine to a party as long as it's tasty.

The price of wine grapes rose in 2008 but last year farmers had to contend with higher input costs, putting pressure on their profit margins, according to a new industry survey.

When Jerry and Marsha De Angelis retired from the nonprofit organization they operated in 1998 and moved to Paso Robles, they bought a small property, planted a small vineyard and had plans to make small lots of wine for just themselves

featuring offerings by more than 90 wineries, is being held at Watkins Glen International Speedway

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares new labeling standards for olive oils, the study could help guide regulators and consumers alike

A representative for Richard Childress - who owns Childress Vineyards and purchased The Shoppes at Vineyard Crossing on Wednesday - came to the courthouse after the $5.6 million bid was accepted. The man declined comment, wanting only to know the total dollar amount of the accepted bid

His earth is as fertile as his imagination. Which is why Harry Stauderman dreams of making a good bottle of wine.

Restaurant industry officials voiced support for a proposal introduced this week in the U.S. Senate that would permanently reform the federal estate, or "death," tax

The American Institute of Wine & Food will host a fundraiser in Napa Valley to benefit the organization's signature programs

James Suckling's departure from Wine Spectator was 'totally amicable', the critic said today.

The departure of the respected wine critic, who joined the US magazine in 1981, was announced yesterday, setting bulletin boards and blogs buzzing with rumour and speculation. Wine Spectator itself has offered little comment. Managing editor Thomas Matthews wrote on the magazine's comment board, 'James played a key role as Wine Spectator became the most widely-read wine publication in the world. He has decided to take a different path. We wish him well.'

Perspective from former Spectator staffer Eric Arnold

Vintners in Hungary's famous Tokaj wine-growing region welcome a decision by Slovakian authorities to nix plans for good to build a coal-fueled power plant nearby, wine-growing association Tokaj Renaissance told MTI

results of a new Industry Pulse survey from KPMG, conducted in April and May among 61 food and beverage company CEO's and other C-level executives

2010 Summer Grower Conference, Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, Portland, 6592 W. Main Rd. Rte 20 Portland NY.

Leading beverage alcohol legal expert Marc Sorini sent a letter July 1 to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers, Jr., dispelling misperceptions regarding the wholesaler-crafted bill H.R. 5034, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.