July 1, 2015
Vinexpo: a New Energy: There was a renewed confidence among wine and spirits professionals at Vinexpo 2015, held in Bordeaux, France from June 14-18.
May 26, 2015
Scientists Now Predicting Near 100% Chance Of Strong El Nino, But Rainfall Isn't Always Guaranteed: Climate experts say El Nino is growing stronger and could bring drought-busting wet weather to California...
December 30, 2014
Thieves steal over $300,000 worth of wine from French Laundry restaurant: A Christmas Day robbery at Yountville's storied French Laundry restaurant netted a king's collection of fabulous wines worth at...
October 30, 2014
World Champion San Francisco Giants Take the 2014 World Series, Celebrate With Mumm Napa Sparkling Wine: The San Francisco Giants have won the 110th World Series and once again have celebrated in the club...
October 29, 2014
Wine Enthusiast Names New York as Wine Region of the Year: Governor Andrew Cuomo announced New York State has been honored with the title of "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The publication...
October 24, 2014
New AVAs Put Paso Robles in Wine Industry Big Leagues: On the heels of a top national ranking from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Paso Robles Wine Country is rolling out an expanded set of sub-brands to put...
September 19, 2014
Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Fight Proposed AVA Expansion: Unknown a decade ago, Sta. Rita Hills is now one of the most-respected regions in California for Pinot Noir. No wonder one vineyard owner outside...
September 15, 2014
New technology tested as first wine grapes arrive: A new grape sorting system with the brains of a computer is giving Columbia Crest red winemaker Laura Sorge more control over the grapes that make it...
September 2, 2014
The Demand for Sustainability Resonates with the Wine Industry: Sustainability in vineyard operations and wine making is nothing new. For many wineries it has been an integrated, albeit unspoken, part...
August 21, 2014
Treasury Wine's Michael Clarke flags U.S. acquisitions despite $100m loss: Treasury Wine Estates boss Michael Clarke won't allow calamitous acquisitions made by former management or circling private equity...