Portuguese Wines Come of Age, Steal Spain’s Thunder
Since Portugal joined the European Union in 1986, EU subsidies and investments have poured into the country's wine industry.
Napa’s Neighbor Lake County Gains Respect
The past 10 years have been a time of resurgence and regrowth for California's Lake County. Some believe the region has the potential to produce some good, and reasonably priced Cabernet.
Big Breweries Aim to Attract Craft Beer Set
Large brewers are introducing new styles to appeal to the increasing number of craft beer drinkers.
Ireland’s C&C to Buy Vermont Hard Cider
To tap Americans' growing thirst for fermented apples, Ireland's C&C Group plans to acquire Vermont Hard Cider Co.
Absolut Unveils Sparkling Fusion called Tune
Absolut has launched Tune, a sparkling fusion of crisp white wine and premium vodka.
Internet Behemoth Enters Online Wine Market
Amazon.com is planning to sell wine directly to consumers in Napa Valley, California. The company previously purchased and operated wineshopper.com, which shut down a few years ago due to sluggish sales.
Legality of JobsOhio Still in Doubt
The Ohio Supreme Court chose not to rule on whether the state's arrangement with JobsOhio, the private agency Gov. Kasich has designated to take over the state's liquor operations, is constitutional.
U.S. Beer Consumption Continues Decline
According to the recently released Beverage Information Group's 2012 Beer Handbook, the overall beer industry lost 35.6 million 2.25 gallon cases - a 1.3% decline - to end the year at 2.787 billion cases.
Diageo Exploring Stake in United Spirits
India's United Spirits is in talks with Diageo as its parent company tries to sell off assets to pay for debts in other parts of its business.
Tenn. Whiskey on Verge of Growth Spurt
Boutique distilleries have been popping up all over Tennessee since the legislature changed state law in 2009 to expand legal liquor production to 41 counties from three.
