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More water in Russian River, less in Lake Mendocino
Since the releases from Coyote Valley Dam were increased this month, Lake Mendocino has lost about 200 acre-feet of water a day, according to daily lake level reports…
Texas Department of Agriculture Proposes 75% Texas Grapes Requirement in GO TEXAN Wine
In a major rules announcement the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today proposed that future use of the GO TEXAN mark on wine packaging will require that 75% of the grapes used to make the wine be from Texas…
NFL Players Spend $50K on Cult Napa Cabernets
Players from NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles spent a whopping US$64,055 on a night out this week, spending over $55,000 on cult Napa Cabernet and Louis XIII Cognac or did they?…
Auberge launches new resort brand in Carneros
Auberge Resorts, a Mill Valley-based operator of luxury resorts and hotels, today said it will manage a new resort and spa that will be developed on the site of the former Stanly Ranch in the Carneros winegrowing region of Napa County…
Paso Robles Water basin – Leveling the playing field
Kingsland Wines & Spirits predicts bright future for bulk wine shipping
Wally’s Auctions to Sell $15 Million Roy Welland Wine Collection
What Makes a Billionaire Cry? Bill Koch Duped by Wine Fakes
South Napa wineries seek visitor attention
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces sales-tax-free wine tastings, $350K for hops research
Swiss Vintner Arrested on Spying Charge
Top 10 Tips For Marketing Drinks Brands
Experts say Idaho wine industry on the verge of growth spurt
South Carolina becomes the last state to abandon dry election days
China’s Wine Production Drops 14.6 Percent Amid Anti-Graft Campaign
Man Finds Nasty Surprise in Wine Bottle
Artists make spoof wine labels and swap them for real versions in supermarkets
Napa property on market for $100 million
New .wine online domain set to be uncorked
Women Smashing Wine’s Glass Ceiling
Really? 3 Surprising Things About Pinot Noir
Wanting an improved image, Napa will change city logo
Russian River Valley winemakers consider split into neighborhoods
Hailstorms Wipe Out Bordeaux Crops
Bill to allow wine tastings at farmers markets meets opposition from Marin health advocates
DNA sequencing to create fine wine
Obama signs water law with Russian River fish-habitat funds
Naked Wines Could Halt Investments
The Rise of Rose – How “Pink Wine” Became Serious Business
