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Afternoon Brief, December 31
Australia's wine 'cheaper than a bottle of water': It depends what wine you're looking at and where you get your bottled water, but on some big retailers' shelves in Australia it's not too hard today to find water that is more expensive than wine...
Afternoon Brief, December 30
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 least $300,000...
McCrometer CONNECT TrendView App Combats Vineyard Triple Threat of Drought, Frost & Disease
Hemet, CA - December 29, 2014 - Visitors to the 2015 Unified Wine & Grape Show will want to stop by Booth 426 to experience the new...
Afternoon Brief, December 29
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under threat from climate change: The taste of fine wines like chardonnay and pinot noir is under threat from rising temperatures caused by climate change, scientists have warned...
Authentic Dijon Mustard flavored with Napa Valley Wine
The Fallot Mustard Mill, located in the heart of Burgundy, is launching a traditional recipe with a Californian twist
Beaune, France, December 26, 2014 - La Moutarderie...
Afternoon Brief, December 23
Western Research Team Builds Drought-Fighting Drone To Seed Rainclouds: California communities suffering from extreme drought could soon get help from an unlikely source, unmanned aerial vehicles, a.k.a. drones...
Afternoon Brief, December 22
Treasury Wine Estates lawsuit an 'abuse of process': Melbourne solicitor Mark Elliott has vowed to press on with a class action against Treasury Wine Estates despite being told by Victoria's highest court that the lawsuit is a clear abuse of process...
Gibbston Valley Winery launches full-service bike centre to cater for growing demand
Award-winning Gibbston Valley Winery is adding to the experiences that locals and visitors can enjoy at the winery with the opening of a new...
PD/GWSS Research Symposium Brings Researchers from Around the World Together in Sacramento
Sacramento, Calif. — December 22, 2014 – Nearly 100 people from around the world convened in Sacramento last week for the 13th Pierce’s Disease...
Women for WineSense Napa | Sonoma unveils 2015 calendar of events
Sonoma, California | December 22, 2014: The Napa | Sonoma chapter of Women for WineSense (WWS) unveiled its 2015 calendar of events at Raymond...
Afternoon Brief, December 19
The Inside Scoop on How Wines Make the Wine Spectator Top 100 List: Tracy Byrnes, Fox Business anchor and Wine With Me columnist, sits down with Bruce Sanderson, Senior Editor and Tasting Director of Wine Spectator...
Emilia Wines Hit the U.S. Market
Solaro Estate Winery Austin was the venue for one of the most exclusive formal tastings of Italian wines, to take place in America, in...
Industry Veteran Raul Marques Joins ACI Cork USA
Sales executive brings more than 30 years of experience to closure supplier
Fairfield, CA, USA -- Raul Marques is the latest addition to the sales team...
Hagafen Wines Celebrate Hanukkah at the White House
Two wines from Napa Valley winery join the fun
Napa, California, December 2014 - Once again this year, two wines from Napa Valley’s Hagafen Cellars were served...
Wines of South Africa Continues Investment into U.S. Market
After Successful Promotion in 2014, Wines of South Africa Launches Integrated Communications Campaign in 2015
New York, NY, December 17, 2014 — Wines of South...