In yet another sign of increasing demand for quality wine grapes, Gallo Vineyards has quietly purchased approximately 377 acres of vineyard land in Monterey County for a record $18 million

the report recommended that Campo - who became the first Spanish Master of Wine in 2008 - should be suspended from the Institute for a period of two or three years

Liquor board: Asked to delay implementation of 17% fee, members say only Legislature could make that change

Renowned winery Mulderbosch, of Stellenbosch in South Africa, announced today that it will begin importing its own wines into the United States.

"With the opportunities presented last November, we knew we had to bring our concept to Washington state to meet the needs of this region's consumers," said David Trone, who co-owns Total Wine & More with his brother Robert.

The property is net leased to the Hess Collection Winery for an initial 20-year term

The federal government spent an extra $10 million to relocate the tracks of the famed Napa Valley Wine Train tourist attraction here because it didn't seek competitive bids, according to lawsuit testimony.

The Wine Shipper is made with components that are completely biodegradable, making it a smart "green" alternative to foam coolers and other non bio-degradable shipping containers.

Plus, a Sept. 11 Memorial from Burgundy, White House Correspondent wines and Copia's sad last sale

Wine experts say the scores and descriptions they give a vintage will differentiate a good bottle from a mediocre one but in a recent study consumers who tasted fine Bordeaux rated the wines lower than the experts.

The Verde Valley's first wine symposium, held in Camp Verde last Saturday was meant to do two things -- bring attention to local wine business and what the buzz is all about, and to raise some money to further its exposure.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), the world's leading premium wine company, announced today that it has entered into a new senior credit facility. The new agreement includes an $850 million five-year revolving credit facility, a five-year $550 million term loan A and a seven-year $250 million term loan A-1.

Point Reyes Vineyards sits on a low rolling hill off Highway 1, just outside Point Reyes Station.

An X Factor-style talent show will give wineries the chance to compete for UK listings at this year's London International Wine Fair.

Chateau Montus, one of the leading chateaux in the Madiran appellation, was severely struck by hail on Sunday evening - while Bordeaux suffered rainfall two-and-a-half times the average.

After a temporary pause for the first of the many May bank holidays in France, the en primeur campaign is expected to recommence with a flurry of releases today.

South Africa has launched an industry-wide seal which guarantees its wines have been produced in line with fair labour practices.

New data has shown that Australian production of wine grapes is set to sink to a five-year low this year.

The debate over Sunday spirits sales has reached a boiling point in Texas, as key suppliers and distributors clash with the Texas Package Stores Association (TPSA) retailer group.

"But Washington will drive the small business under. And I think it will eventually happen here, that alcohol will be sold in groceries and supermarkets."

With her help, the family's wine production grew from 100 cases in 1997 to 20,000 cases a year in 2007 when she left. It has a winery with a tasting room and a production facility in Sonoma and a winery in Lake County, too

A year ago, Coppola successfully reclaimed the Inglenook trademark so that his Rubicon Estate in Rutherford could revert back to its historic original name

Estimates of the damage caused range from around 30 percent to as much as 80 percent in some parts of the area

This year's California almond harvest is estimated at 2 billion pounds of shelled nuts, the National Agricultural Statistics Service says Thursday.

I'm really excited to get my hands into a project that will delight so many people."