Even as Japanese wines rack up international awards, their global standing lags well behind sake and whisky offerings. Efforts are underway to change that with distinctive cuvées using native grapes.

There are a number of factors that, blended together, determine a wines particular flavor profile, namely grape variety, “terroir” (soil and climate), winemaking techniques, the vines age, weather ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everything you need to know to make the most of grape season. Food & Wine / Matt Taylor-Gross There are more than 10,000 varieties ...

India’s table grape industry is growing fast, led by innovative varieties, partly developed by BLOOM FRESH™, expanding exports, and a focus on quality and global competitiveness.

Uncover fascinating fun facts about grapes that you probably never knew! From their history ...

ROME, Jan 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Imbibing a glass or two of your favourite wine could become a rare pastime unless growers swap grape varieties to adapt to climate change, researchers ...

People interbred domesticated vines with wild fruit. This is an Inside Science story. Many of the varieties of grapes used in today's wines are hundreds of years old. Genetic analysis shows that ...

The lush greenery and breathtaking beauty of Georgia’s fertile valleys are not just for show. While it is a splendorous view worth of praise, it’s also responsible for the world’s most ancient wine ...

John A. Mortensen, a University of Florida researcher who developed the first seedless grape that could grow in the state, died on June 16. He was 85. Mortensen did grape-related research for 30 years ...

Pavilion on the Lake – The 3rd Annual Alternative Tastes Wine Festival takes place Saturday, March 28, at the Pavilion on the ...

We’re all guilty of falling into a wine rut from time to time. Whether you’re at our local wine shop or dining out, it’s sometimes easier to opt for what’s known, a Pinot Grigio or Merlot, than ...

Underrated for decades as bulk wine, the wines of Abruzzo have champions to make them appreciated among Italy's best.