by Carly Crawford at The Herald Sun

Australian health advocates are calling on the government to ensure that alcohol is sold at a minimum price, now that major liquor chain Dan Murphy is selling bottles of wine for just A$2 ($1.92), or A$0.25 per serve.

by Sara Gay Forden at Bloomberg News

Italy's Agriculture Ministry is introducing inspections of Brunello di Montalcino wine, ending a two-month trade standoff with the US, which had threatened to block imports of the wine over doubts about its composition.

from ScienceDaily.com

Scientists in Israel report that compounds in red wine may prevent the formation of harmful substances released during the digestion of fat in the meat.

by Ben Dobbin at AP

Constellation Brands yesterday released their first fiscal quarter results, which showed the company’s profits had jumped by 50%, thanks to price increases, the disposal of Inglenook and Almaden wines, and the addition of strong new wine brands, Clos du Bois and Inglenook wines.

by Eric Arnold at Forbes

Respected business magazine, Forbes, has taken a good hard look at the wine business and written a map of how to succeed. Not featured, unfortunately, are any suggestions for enjoying your own wine – in fact, they say, you’re unlikely to get the chance.

from Andrew Pierce at The Telegraph

The Prince of Wales has reduced his motoring emissions by running his 38-year-old Aston Martin, a 21st birthday present from the Queen, on fuel made entirely from surplus English wine.

by Daniel Lopez Roca

Exports of Argentinean wines are up more than 10% over 2007, sold to 90 countries – but with just 20 wineries accounting for more than 75% of sales.

by John Tagliabue at The New York Times

Dr Slotte, a 29-year-old physician, is one of a growing number of people in Finland and some neighboring countries who, as global temperatures climb, are turning to winemaking. The grapes he plants are hardy, weather-resistant varieties, including a cross between a Latvian and a Siberian strain.