An international study of small- to medium-sized wineries and vineyards finds that the more sustainability practices a winery has in place, the better its financial performance – and the effect is enhanced when a winery perceives significant pressure from competitors. (more…)

UCI, other scientists project sharp declines in barley yields due to climate change

IRVINE, CA – On top of rising sea levels, stronger hurricanes and worsening wildfires, scientists project that human-caused climate change will result in one of the most dire consequences imaginable: a disruption in the global beer supply. (more…)

from the American Society for Microbiology

A flavor compound called phenylethyl acetate imparts a hint of rose or honey to wherever it’s found – a dab of perfume, a sip of wine, a slug of beer. (more…)

Antioxidant compounds found in red wine are advancing the treatment of heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. (more…)