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Environmental groups’ lawsuit could upend Sonoma County vineyard policies
Three environmental groups are challenging Sonoma County’s approval of a 54-acre Annapolis vineyard in a case that reflects long-standing conflict over expansion of the county’s $600 million a year grape industry…
Tight limits on California farmers market wine tasting
Assemblyman Marc Levine’s bill to allow wine and cider tasting at farmers markets is making fast political headway in Sacramento, but closer to home he’s getting opposition…
Wine bottles spontaneously explode; PLCB issues alert to customers
Following several reports of full wine bottles spontaneously exploding in Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is asking consumers to carefully dispose of Indigenous Selections Prosecco Brut 2013 (code 33283), 750 ml…
Burgundy grand cru vines selling for 9.5m euros per hectare
Burgundy enhanced its reputation as the home of France’s most expensive vineyards in 2013, according to government figures showing price rises across much of the region…
USA’s First Wine Using ‘Extinct’ Variety Recreated
Washington wine ‘growlers’ now allowed at winery tasting rooms
Size Doesn’t Matter in the White House Wine Cellar
Tawdry tale of wine, fraud and spying grips Switzerland
Australian advisory body suggests banning high school winemaking classes
California Growers Now Eligible for Water Savings Money
Pressure builds against EPA water proposal
Billionaire wine collector sheds tears over fake wine
Italian brands are leading the charge for the imported sparkling wine category in the U.S.
Napa County Land Trust acquires 1,380 acres on Atlas Peak
Improving the Pennsylvania wine industry could afford to start yelling – Show me the money
Constellation Brands ups CEO Robert Sand’s bonus nearly 24%
Chateau Montelena Winery Announces New Winemaker
Truett-Hurst names Paul Forgue new CFO
Brian Carter Cellars, La Frenz top 19th Northwest Wine Summit
Villa San-Juliette Vineyard & Winery Brings On New Chef
Thierry Germain – Wine Consultants are ‘Plastic Surgeons’
Steve Heimoff – My New Wine Job
Carolyn Wente of Wente Family Estates Elected Wine Institute Board Chairman 2014-2015
Shannon Ridge Appoints New Director of Winemaking
Vice District Brewing Company Announces Head Brewmaster
Southern Wine & Spirits of America Taps Pernod Ricard USA Executive for Key Role
Roy Welland Will Consign His $15 Million Wine Collection to Wally’s Auctions
Saxum’s Justin Smith Keeps Paso Robles Cool
Opus winemaker Mike Farmer launches his own brand
