quote [Up to three quarters of the unique cork oak forests of the Mediterranean could be lost within 10 years because of the increasing popularity of the screw-top wine bottle. ]
-from: news.independent.co.uk
quote [New York: Moderate consumption of red wine or aspirin may fight deafness and hearing loss caused by loud noise or intake of certain antibiotics, say scientists.]
-from: www.newkerala.com
quote [ A French winemaker has registered the name “Kiwi” for use on any wine sold in Europe - meaning the term cannot be used there by New Zealand winemakers. ]
- from: www.stuff.co.nz
quote [ YAKIMA — The Rattlesnake Hills, a sweeping area southeast of Yakima in central Washington, soon will be designated the state’s ninth federally recognized wine grape-growing region. ]
- from: seattletimes.nwsource.com
quote [ In a move that could bring a merlot low - and make a chardonnay shudder - a state lawmaker is proposing making zinfandel the official wine of California. ]
- from: www.mercurynews.com
quote [ A wine connoisseur has splashed out £55,000 on what is thought to be the most expensive bottle of white in the world. ]
- from: www.channel4.com
quote [ Do people buy wines just because of the label? You bet shiraz. ]
- from: www.twincities.com
quote [ Avec, the chic restaurant on West Randolph, offers on its wine list what has long been considered extremely unhip: Wine in a box. ]
- from: www.suntimes.com
quote [ The northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is in Marin County, Calif. North of Marin, west of Napa and south of Mendocino is Sonoma County. ]
- from: www.centredaily.com
quote [ Washington state consumers may soon pay less for wine and beer made in other states. ]
- from: seattletimes.nwsource.com