The trouble with older wines is that they can go bad, oxidise or simply not taste very good.

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Scientists in France and Italy have deciphered the complete genetic code for the plant producing wine grapes, according to a study published Sunday.

It might be hard to swallow, but the humble grape seed has been enlisted in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Move over Parker,Halliday,Hooke Et Al

The familiar sound of corks popping may soon be consigned to history as French wines start dropping the traditional cork for the New World screw top, whose use is rocketing worldwide.