Rappler's latest stories on wine
Virus booze ban causes headache for South African winemakers
Wine producers in the valleys of South Africa's Western Cape province are concerned the industry will struggle to bounce back from a liquor ban

From Prosecco to Chianti, Italy's wine sales sour from virus
Winegrowers in Italy, the world's top wine producer, are reeling from the country's two-month lockdown

Lambanog that killed 8 in Laguna tests positive for high levels of methanol
The samples contain 11.4% to 18.2% methanol, a toxic amount of the substance

Buying tips for new Filipino wine drinkers
Wondering which wine to buy for your family’s noche buena

U.S. imposes tariffs on EU goods, targeting Airbus, wine and whisky
Airbus, French wine and Scottish whiskies are among the high-profile targets with Europe ready to hit back against its own list of iconic or politically sensitive US products in 2020

Why a glass of red wine is good for your gut
A study adds to the growing body of evidence that red wine can, when drunk in moderation, have positive effects on health

French wine production hit by heatwave
France, one of the world's top wine producers and exporters, is hit hard by poor weather conditions, including a heatwave

A waste of good wine? Not! Spitting is essential to wine tasting
After swirling the wine around in one's mouth, wine sommeliers say that spewing the liquid out must be done in order to identify its aroma

China's U.S. tariff hike to target condoms, wine, pianos
The move will cap a week that was marked by a heated war of words and Chinese threats to curb exports of rare earths, which are key to US tech industries

Alcohol responsible for 1 in 20 deaths worldwide – WHO
The study also finds that men are particularly at risk, accounting for more than 3 quarters of alcohol-related deaths

Zero tolerance: No safe level of alcohol, study says
Despite recent research showing that light-to-moderate drinking reduces heart disease, a new study says alcohol use is more likely than not to do harm
Uganda police fire teargas, bullets at social media tax protest
President Yoweri Museveni justifies the tax move saying many citizens do not pay their taxes as they were meant to, and should not 'donate money to foreign companies through chatting or even lying' on social media

INFOGRAPHIC: The asim sarap story of Filipino vinegar
How did vinegar become the Philippines’ all-time favorite ingredient?


Quite a catch: 22 Prime serves sustainable seafood specials
The sustainable seafood – and the wine – will leave a wonderful taste in your mouth

Tacloban artist paints Duterte's portrait using coconut wine
Aside from using tuba as a medium Yolanda survivor and artist Dante Enage uses his art to raise awareness on relevant issues in society

China wields increasing power in world wine market – study
The International Organization of Vine and Wine says China remains the main driver of growth in the global wine industry

Salute! Italy toasts booming wine trade
The VinItaly wine trade fair in Verona is already on its 50th year and the future looks bright for Italian wines

Italy global wine market king – study
Italy exported 5 4B worth of wine in 2015 while the top consumer of Italian wine is the US

Alibaba CEO Jack Ma buys French vineyard
The Chinese billionaire now owns Chateau de Sours which produces 500 000 bottles of wine a year

Sin tax collections up 25.96% January-November
Wine is the biggest gainer this year in terms of volume taxed although revenue collected on the beverage has dropped slightly this year

8 'biodiversity-friendly' products from PH forests
Supporting these products can save biodiversity and provide income for forest dependent communities who make them

S.M.E. Go! Manny O. Group
Manny Osmeña shares his entrepreneurial journey in creating a business that s sustainable for all stakeholders

#SharePH #ShareDavao: Diving, Mt. Apo, the Philippine eagle
Watch the first episode of Rappler s new travel show SharePH as it explores Davao city Share your own Davao memories

PHOTOS: Color-inspired dishes from awesome food truck challenge
Marvin Agustin Erwan Heussaff Michel Cottabarren Xandra Pauco and more compete in the colorful food truck challenge at the 2nd Manila Food and Wine Festival Check out what they made

Where to eat in Jakarta this weekend: Sept. 20-21
A gourmet fast food joint a famous Bak Kut Teh restaurant from Singapore and a mini underground bar

Where to eat in Jakarta this weekend: Sept. 13-14
We list some interesting recommendations from food bloggers that you might want to check out this weekend

US judge jails Indonesian wine forger for 10 years
Rudy Kurniawan used to be known as one of the top 5 wine collectors in the world but was convicted of blending hundreds of bottles in his kitchen and selling them as rare vintages

France allows employers to ban wine in offices
The traditional Gallic pot – a convivial office drinks party – may be a thing of the past after the French government allowed employers to ban wine from the workplace

Ron Wagner: A vintner who drinks to his heritage
Ron Wagner is not the typical Filipino Wagner who identifies with both sides of his parentage chooses to honor his maternal origins with his brand

Imbayah festival: A renewal of tradition
The Imbayah Festival is based on old ritual celebrating the ascendancy of a commoner and his family to the ranks of Kadangyans or the elite

The women wine makers of Bolisong
In a complicated world of wine making and the already foreign dominated Philippine wine market 22 housewives brew wine for 8 years carving a niche in the wine market

Raise your glass to Oenococcus oeni, a real wine bug
Why is it that one wine can be exquisitely smooth and another stomach turningly tart? One factor is a germ that helps to lower a wine s acidity a study says
Mango rum, barako liqueur, and more local drinks to try
Filipinos are manufacturing different types of wine and liqueur that are set to take on the global market
Life and Style wRap: SUVs, wine auction, Xbox One, veggie diets
Luxury carmakers tap into a growing trend for crossover compact SUVs for young urban professionals who want a sporty feel with high end cachet
Grand Wine Event 2013: Masterclass edition
A night of endless wine happens on November 15
Food event: Nothing short of fabulous
Manila s finest gather for a night of fine food
Exploring Melbourne in 48 hours
Here is a quick guide to Melbourne for side trip skeptics
Wine war fears slow French exports to China
Bordeaux stands to be hit far harder than any other producer region in Europe in the event of China s anti dumping probe
Filipinos are world's biggest gin drinkers
An average Filipino consumes 1 4 liters of gin every year largely due to the effective marketing and distribution of Ginebra San Miguel
French presidency puts wines on sale in austerity drive
The French presidency will put up for auction 1 200 bottles of wines in an unprecedented belt tightening measure at a time of recession
Entertainment wRap: UFO, Brangelina wine
Russell Crowe s UFO spotting the next Bond film and rose wine from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are some entertainment stories you shouldn t miss
Brad and Angie, winemakers
The two megastars are the latest celebrities to put a stamp on alcoholic beverages with the launch of their own wine label in March
Wine being ported to run Windows apps on Android
Wine for Android is currently in the works and will allow users to run Windows apps on the Android OS when it s ready
Savor wine: Wine-drinking 101
You probably received a bottle of wine or two or three last Christmas and New Year Know what’s so great about it and how to drink it like a pro
Natural wine? There's no such thing, say critics
According to some experts the unregulated use of the term natural is misleading gullible consumers as well as polarizing the wine trade
Chinese gobbles prestigious French wine maker
A Chinese industrialist has completed the landmark purchase of Chateau Bellefont Belcier a leading estate in France s prestigious Saint Emilion wine making area
What are the top products Filipinos buy?
Nielsen Philippines bares the top 50 Consumer Packaged Goods CPG that Filipinos buy the most
Buy wine... on Amazon
Amazon s online wine shop will be a marketplace offering customers more than a thousand wines crafted by wineries in the US
The 'New World' of wine in Europe
Romania steps up to the plate — or rather wine glass