New report estimates impact of province's wine industry; taxes set to rise April 1

And other often absurd restrictions in California alcohol regulation

World wine production dropped 6 percent in 2012 to the lowest level in at least 37 years on smaller grape crops in France, Spain and Argentina, according to the International Organization of Vine and Wine. Output fell to 6.63 billion gallons, a drop of about 6 percent from 2011, the group said

Napa Valley wine growers and their customers are ready to pull the cork on a new season -- one they hope is abundant in both quantity and more importantly, quality

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Imagine 225 Washington State wineries pouring their favorite wines and more than 65 of the region's top restaurants in one massive room and you've got an idea of what is in store for those attending

Eric Asimov and Terry Theise will introduce guests to a new approach to enjoying wine

Hill Wine Co. of St. Helena alleges Frederic Constant of Diamond Mountain Vineyard tried to sell substandard cabernet sauvignon grapes in 2012 at a premium price, according to a cross-complaint filed last week

In a historic vote, the state House passed a bill on Thursday night that would privatize wine and liquor sales and phase out Pennsylvania's state store system

Small liquor makers hope to tweak state law to be able to charge for tastings and sell bottles. Big wholesalers are a major hurdle.

Christopher Mazepink's extensive Oregon winegrowing expertise and familiarity with the unique terroir of the Willamette Valley make him a natural fit."

'The freedom the alcohol industry is given to sell products at pocket money prices is at the expense of vulnerable communities.' Photograph: Sean Smith for the Guardian

"I'm skeptical that the number of folks actually drinking wine at $1,000 a sip has exploded."

'Brittle' and 'lots of make-up' were two of the comments from critics as London had its first look at the 2012 vintage from Bordeaux's Right Bank properties

Bordeaux wine merchant Millésima is refusing its allocation of Chateau Latour because 'what (the chateau) is doing undermines the whole system [of en primeur],' owner Patrick Bernard said

Designed by the old Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation (AW&BC), the Label Integrity Program provisions were introduced in September 2010 with the intention of protecting the integrity of Australian wine overseas.

Chinese wine sales will rise to about 500 million cases a year in a decade, from 150 million cases at present, Chief Executive Officer David Dearie said

Figures released last week by Rhone valley marketing board Inter Rhône reveal that more and more foreign consumers are imbibing the region's wines. Exports rose by 5.5 percent by volume, pushing their share of total sales over the 30 percent mark

Sonoma County Winery Expands Support for Environmental Causes

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