Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wine has been made by humans for about 7,000 years, and experts agree that until quite recently it may not have tasted very good.

Indian Island Winery's 2010 Frontenac Rose wine took the Minnesota Governor's Cup trophy at the 2011 International Cold Climate Wine Competition Aug. 18 in St. Paul. From left: Lisa and Ray Winter ...

Once grapes are picked from the vine, they enter a winery’s cellar. But what’s the magic behind the cellar doors that turns grapes into fine wine? With my Wine 101 column I share what I know about ...

They started by collecting fresh grapes and preparing them using traditional methods. The grapes were crushed by hand to release the natural juice before beginning the fermentation process. The ...

The microbial mix found in grape juice during the winemaking process may help shape the terroir of a finished wine, report food scientists. Researchers have found that the microorganisms found in must ...

WALLA WALLA -- When considering the process of winemaking, some minds might recall Episode 23 of "I Love Lucy," titled "Lucy's Italian Movie." While the iconic scene, featuring Lucille Ball and Teresa ...

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Kyoto, Japan -- It's astonishing to realize how innovative our ancestors were in food and beverage production before modern science and technology. Without understanding or isolating them, ancient ...