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Wine auctioneer charged with grand theft
Joshua Krummenoehl, of Brooklyn, New York, was charged late June with multiple counts of grand theft involving alleged victims from various states, including California, Hawaii, New York and Colorado…
Many wineries remain open as Sand fire rages in California
Despite the Sand fire blazing through parts of Amador and El Dorado counties, most of the foothills wineries in the region remained open for business and unharmed by the flames…
Gerard Depardieu Should Oversee Wine Production in Crimea, Russian Politician Says
Russian authorities are suggesting that French actor, Russian citizen and noted oenophile Gerard Depardieu be put in charge of the Crimea peninsular region’s wine production…
California’s North Coast growers take fight over frost rules to state high court
Local grape growers and farmers are taking their fight over controversial rules governing frost protection to the states highest court, escalating a legal battle over regulations meant to protect endangered fish in the Russian River and its tributaries…
Brewers Association Reports Sustained Growth for Craft
Would you like a fridge with your wine? Treasury boosts Penfolds sales to fend off KKR
Putting wine theories to the test; Does higher yields mean inferior wine?
Climate Change Behind Tasmanian Wine Growth
100 Years Ago, the War Wounds of Germany’s Vineyards
Walla Walla AVA truly something to celebrate
Grape Stomp 5K Races in AZ Wine Regions Benefitting the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
With China’s Woes Continuing, Diageo Reportedly to Write Down ShuiJingFang Stake
State could step in to manage Paso Robles groundwater basin
Wine’s answer to Silicon Valley
Cheap wines better for you than vintage vinos
Is it the Right Time to Start a Second Label?
4 Important Features for Your Mobile Wine Website
Steve Heimoff weighs in on Jamie Goode’s post about “natural wine”
Wine Bloggers and Their Awards Deserve a Change
Goodbye to the era of the Big Critic
Wine Tourism Mega Hit, Just Add Music
The 75+ most influential wine peeps on social media
Winery flow chart for story lines
The History of Wine Containers, Featuring Guest Writer Emily Kate
Jamie Goode, What did I learn about the way I use language to describe wine?
Penfolds, The Unfolding of China’s New Trademark Law
Overwhelmed by trying to open a bottle of Lambrusco
Calling Thirsty Graduates, World of Wine Awaits
In the future, everyplace will be “the next Napa” for 15 minutes
