On AlterNet: wine

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "wine"

Red Wine, Dark Chocolate, Blueberries: Is There Any Science Behind the "Superfood" Hype?

Peter M. Nardi, Miller-McCune.com. July 26, 2011.

As a rule of thumb, any food that supposedly solves a large list of health problems — from Alzheimer’s to zits — should immediately be regarded with suspicion.

Drinking Our Rivers Dry: The Wine Industry's Assault on Water Resources

Will Parrish, CounterPunch. February 7, 2011.

In recent decades, the once-simple act of protecting new bud growth on grape vines from frigid temperatures has become tantamount to a war on rivers.

Frog's Leap Winery: Saves 64,000 Gallons of Water a Year with Dry-Farming

Jerry James Stone, TreeHugger. February 3, 2011.

Dry-farmed, organic, with a LEED building and full-time workers paid a living wage -- is Frog's Leap too good to be true? Apparently not.

How One Winemaker Is Staving Off a Water Crisis and Making Delicious, Earth-Friendly Vino

Tom Philpott, Grist.org. April 29, 2010.

Mike Benziger's family has transformed viticulture using water and earth friendly practices for growing grapes, and at the same time growing veggies and raising animals.

'Natural' Wines Are on the Rise in France

AFPMarch 2, 2010.

"Natural wines," which are a step up from simply organic are being embraced by many for a combination of environmental and hedonistic concerns.

Stimulus Bill Pours $54 Million Into Wine Train Project -- and Creates 12 Jobs

Lance Williams, California Watch. February 1, 2010.

A company won a $54 million contract to build new structures for the Napa Valley Wine Train tourist attraction. The result? 12 new jobs and "pork barrel" accusations.