France's Tourism Agency Honors French Wine Explorers For Its Unique Wine Tours

German vintner shares thoughts on 'wine growing'

You cant find wine this good just anywhere. Germany is world-renowned for white wines, especially Rieslings. The fertile, granular soil, temperate climate and long hours of summer daylight in Germanys southwestern regions are ideal for growing the grapes for these elegant, aromatic varietals.

Best entertainment bets for July 25-29

Today: Lowertown's Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar takes a big bite out of the summer doldrums with an intriguing music lineup for its annual street shindig. "Tracks of the Future" is the theme for this year's free outdoor event. Topping the bill is envelope-pushing jazz combo Ursus Minor, featuring British keyboardist/composer Tony Hymas, drum virtuoso and Mint Condition member Stokley Williams ...

Cristal, $7.99? Er, no and judge makes it clear

If they hyped federal lawsuits like prizefights, it probably would've been known as "The Battle of the Bubbly."

International stars, domestics flops

Plus: Foodstuffs banned from football grounds and the most consistent goalscorers of all time. Send your questions and answers to knowledge@guardian.co.uk "Most of Spain's World Cup-winning squad have won a few things at club level, except for Alvaro Arbeloa," notes Matt Prior (not that one). "At 27, he now has a European Championship winners' medal and a World Cup ...