Despite wine’s centrality to the everyday life of the Romans, the ancient sources continuously attest it was a problematic drink when consumed by women.
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In the face of climate change, research shows it might be best not to put all one’s grapes in one basket.
This exciting newly excavated complex illustrates how elite Romans fused utilitarian function with luxurious decoration and theatre to fashion their social and political status.
Beer does more social damage than wine, suggesting it’s right to tax it more highly. But cask wine seems to be significantly undertaxed.
Removing alcohol from wine and beer can be an expensive undertaking. But the craft industry is applying some smart low-tech options – with great results!
Many of our interviewees didn’t see alcohol as only a bad thing and had complex reasons for their relationships with alcohol.
Mulled wine has been around for at least 2,000 years.
Climate change has forced Australia’s grape growers to band together to secure water, as well as plant new varieties and cut water use.
Research has been inconclusive on the degree to which drinking alcohol leads to the growth of harmful fat. But a new study suggests that beer and spirits are far bigger culprits than wine.
The overall goal in natural wine production is to have as little human intervention as possible in the journey from the vineyard to the wine.
To explain the difference between vegan and non-vegan wines, I first need to walk you through the basics of conventional winemaking. So top up your glass and let’s begin.
Like a glass of wine, but not sure how to talk about it? Here are some helpful tips to get you started.
From my years researching wine chemistry and wine oxidation, I know making every attempt to minimise contact between wine and oxygen is vital. Sealing the bottle is essential.
South Australia’s Riverland adopted a Swedish system to control the dissemination of alcohol, even as it began the journey to becoming Australia’s biggest wine producer.
Boxed wine is one of Australia’s most extraordinary contributions to the wine industry - and Australia’s love for it is only growing.
Many in the EU are wary of the motivations of Chinese companies investing in Europe. New research shows the many reasons behind these investments.
Croatia is seeking EU protection for its ancient dessert wine prošek. Prosecco makers are having none of it, however.
A debate over the future of dealcoholised wine is raging in Brussels.
The Australian wine industry has already been forced to adapt to the effects of climate change. It must reduce its carbon footprint – including emissions generated by wine tourists.
As wildfires continue to edge closer to towns and agricultural areas, grape producers and wine-makers in the Okanagan must once again deal with this increasingly frequent threat of smoke taint.
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Associate Professor, History, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Archaeology and Classical Studies, Adelaide University ; School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Higher Education), Victoria University
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Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Management and Wine Business, Sonoma State University
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Visiting scientist, CSIRO
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Verona
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Associate Professor, Co-Director of China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre, Faculty of Law and Justice, UNSW Sydney, UNSW
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Director of the Wine & Spirits Academy, Kedge Business School
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Lecturer, University of Washington
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Associate Professor, University of Puget Sound
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Associate professor, Adelaide University
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Professeur associé, Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (HES-SO)
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Associate Professor of Finance, EHL Hospitality Business School, Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (HES-SO)
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Professor of Enology, University of California, Davis