Contingencies (Certain Other Actions Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 15, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash Payment for Federal taxes and Interest	$ 456
Expected Cash Payment for State Taxes and Interest				50
Decrease in other assets		(41)			(41)		(18)
Leveraged lease charge		(68)	627		(68)	627
Reduction in Other Assets and Tax Liabilities related to LILO/SILO agreement					750
Percentage of reduction in cumulative lease earnings			50.00%
Term of revolving credit agreement, in years					5
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liability related to performance surety bonds		32			32
Michelle-Antinori [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ste. Michelle ownership interest percent in Stag's Leap Wine Cellars					85.00%
Noncontrolling interest percent held by Antinori California		15.00%			15.00%
Put arrangement value Antinori California		$ 27			$ 27