Pinot Noir, the Russian River's Gold Rush. A tasting of Russian River Valley pinot noirs with my colleagues on the Dining section's tasting panel produced an unexpected, yet very pleasant, surprise. By Frank J. Prial. [New York Times: Dining and Wine] 7:03:55 PM    Comment []  

A Natural Partner for a Versatile Wine. Pinot noir may be the most food-friendly grape varietal around. By Amanda Hesser. [New York Times: Dining and Wine] 7:02:42 PM    Comment []  

First white 'Cabernet Sauvignon' released. It's white, fruit-driven, with soft acids, full aromas and a creamy mouthfeel , and it comes from the Cabernet Sauvignon vine. [DailyTipple Wine News] 7:01:23 PM    Comment []  

Red wine 'protects from colds'. Another health benefit has been attributed to red wine - fighting off the common cold. According to scientists in Spain, drinking wine, especially red, stops people from developing colds. [DailyTipple Wine News] 7:00:15 PM    Comment []  

France: Merchant convicted for passing off inferior wines. A French court convicted a wine merchant for trying to pass off a mixture containing cheap table wine as authentic Bordeaux. [DailyTipple Wine News] 6:58:48 PM    Comment []  

English wine-maker offers money-back guarantee.. An English wine-maker, hoping to convince drinkers that home-grown varieties are a match for rival wines from the likes of France and Italy is backing up his claims by offering a money-back guarantee. [DailyTipple Wine News] 6:57:37 PM    Comment []