Scientists Find Sleep Hormone in Red Wine Grapes

Scientists in Italy say they have discovered that the grapes used to make some of the most popular red wines contain high levels of the sleep hormone melatonin. The hormone is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, especially at night. It tells the body when it is time to sleep,  ... more

French Message to Vijay Mallya: Stop Whining, Get Real

The French Ambassador in India has said his country would only be too happy to see liquor baron Vijay Mallya become a major player in the Champagne industry, but for that to happen he needs to first outsmart competition. “We would be happy to see Mallya take a position in the  ... more

Haut Brion is Hot: At €240 A Bottle, 250% Pricier Than ’04

When delWine carried Adam Lechmere's Decanter.com story on First Growth Chateau Lafite's release price, we had overlooked that Haut Brion was the first to announce its 2005 price, which was 250% more expensive . ... more

Reformist Boss of French Appellation System Dies at 54

René Renou, President of the Institut National des Appellations d'Orgine (INAO), and one of the most influential men in French winemaking, died on June 18 in Seoul ,where he was attending a conference on the future of French wines in South Korea. He was 54 and was reported to be ill for  ... more

American Recipe Book Demystifies Wine-Food Pairing

As a wine and food journalist, I see many culinary books, but there are just a few that compel me to say, “I must have this for my library.” There are even fewer that specialise in wine and food pairing, writes Lynne Char Bennett of the San Francisco Chronicle.  ... more

California’s Jackson Family Acquires Neighbour’s Winery

Jess Jackson announced on Thursday that Jackson Family Wines has signed an agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Murphy-Goode Estate Winery in the heart of the Sonoma County 's Alexander Valley for an undisclosed sum. The Murphy family will retain  ... more

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