Welsh wine may traditionally have been seen novelty at best and a bit of a joke at worst. But in the last decade, it has gone through a extraordinary boom.

Cider has `bucked the trend` to become one of Australia`s top export industries despite a dip in alcohol consumption across Australia.

TWO wine makers are producing a sell-out drop from a vineyard they received for free.

English and Welsh wineries are winning major awards as they respond to consumer demand and produce record numbers of bottles.

Canada has been selected to host one of the world`s most prestigious international wine conferences.

Beer-buying Pennsylvanians are seeing a growing number of options where they can pick up a six-pack or two, though Pennsylvania still remains home to some of the nation`s most restrictive beer sales laws.

Discarded plastic six-pack rings trap and kill fish and other sea life. Could holders made from wheat and barley can be animal-friendly alternative.

When Moët Hennessy unveils its latest top-end wine to its leading international clients next month, it will not be inviting guests to Bordeaux or even to Burgundy. Instead, they will arrive at the French embassy in China.

TOMELLOSO, Spain — For many, wine making conjures up images of rolling vineyards, oak barrels and cavernous cellars.

Alabama`s growing craft beer industry will take another step toward the big time Wednesday as a new law takes effect .