It's been 75 years since a New Hampshire alderman bought a bottle of wine on the first day of business at the state's liquor stores.

Peach sangria is a great summer drink! Perfect for parties because it is inexpensive, easy to make and will help keep your guests hydrated, as there are lots of other liquids, other than alcohol involved.A To fancy up the drink a bit, try washing and freezing some green grapes the day before.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please write about what is the right kind of calcium - citrate, carbonate or phosphate - for a 72-year-old woman.

If you haven't yet ordered your 2009 Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Directory, time is running out!

Access the latest commodity data, economic forecasts and research results plus hear innovative business stories and updates on regional industries at ABARE's Clare Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 26 August.

Australian Vintage Ltd (AVG) today announced better than expected sales in the 2008-09 financial year, combined with the benefits of the strategic review has delivered strong cash flow, cut debt and allowed the company to secure new longer term financing arrangements.

Drought has damaged crops across Texas, but another weather problem earlier this year added to the trouble for wine growers.

The community's participation in a University of Nevada, Reno wine tasting study is requested.

A powerful group of 12 family wineries wineries are launching an attack to try to silence mounting international criticism that Australia only produces cheap, commercial wines.

An excellent trip to the wine lands of South Africa last March gave rise to a host of blog posts both here on Spittoon and elsewhere. These are a combination of notes taken while touring in South Africa and wines sampled after, back in Blighty. Just in case you missed any... South African Wine an overview Chenin Blanc Comparison two Chenin Blanc's compared one form South Africa, the other from the Loire Brief Notes from a tasting: Kleine Zalze Estate Stellenbosch Kleine Zalze a superb meal at the estates acclaimed restaurant Tasting Note: Iona Sauvigon Blanc, 2008, Elgin Reuben's Cooks South African recipe book. From this Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts, Rocket, parmesan and Balsamic Syrup The Best Way to Tour South Africa's Vineyards Top 5 Online Shops to Buy South African Wine (UK) Tasting Note: Boekenhoutskllof The Chocolate Box In The Company of Wine People: brief Notes from a tasting Newton Johnson Winery, Walker Bay, South Africa Tasting Note: K