Grape varieties from North America seemed harmless to French winemakers. But destructive bugs were imported with the plants.

Vintners may have to adjust their centuries-old traditions to keep the wines flowing

Why did American Jews have non-alcoholic raisin "wine" with their Passover seders in the early 19th century?

One crop in particular is likely to have problems as climate change progresses. Savor that glass of rosé, for as the climate changes wine grapes will be among the first to suffer.

Thanks to botanical artists, 19th century paintings of perry pears are helping to bring England's forgotten bubbly back to our glasses.

Corks come from a tree that is part of a unique ecosystem dependent on cork harvest for its survival.

History tells us that the fermentation of various fruits and grains to create alcoholic beverages was a worldwide phenomenon. Case in point: wine in China.

Four compounds have been identified that can help growers determine the best time to harvest their grapes. 

The rise of champagne as a distinctly French invention helped sow class differences in the region.