Bursting France's hexagonal bubble

Article Abstract:

The French have little interest in wines from other countries and believe their wines are best. It is true that their best wines are unequalled anywhere, but other countries are making fine wines. A wine writer's experiences in France are recounted.

France, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, French, French (European people)

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Land of the free

Article Abstract:

People in the US have odd attitudes about wine and other alcoholic beverages. Wine is regarded as an important part of the good life in Europe, but alcohol is viewed as a drug in the US. Warning labels, drinking ages and other topics are discussed.

Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Public opinion, Wine

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Perils of post-communist winemaking

Article Abstract:

Western vintners traveling to the former Soviet Union have found a number of obstacles in their joint ventures with these wineries. Grapes are plentiful, but modern equipment is scarce and local vintners are poorly trained and often apathetic.

Europe, Eastern

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