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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 of their operating philosophies for years, but the growing awareness and demand for sustainability from consumers has created new challenges and opportunities for wineries…
Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction pulls in record $4 million
An African dance troupe, with Djembe and Dunum drums beating, created a colorful backdrop for a record-breaking afternoon of bidding at Sundays Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction. Spiraling bids climbed to $4 million, nearly tripling last years take of $1.5 million…
SommSelect to Donate 100% of Net Profit to Napa Earthquake Victims – #drinknapawine
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, SommSelect, will begin featuring Napa and Sonoma County wines for one solid week, donating 100% of the net profits that they receive directly to the American Red Cross of Napa…
The Outlook for Global, Regional Wine Markets
The 2014 grape harvest is well underway, and expectations are for a strong crop after two terrific harvests in 2012 and 2013…
World Wine Trade Group Agrees to “Tbilisi Statement” on International Wine Regulation Principles
KID testing new irrigation system for grape-growing land on Red Mountain
Exercise to reap the heart-health benefits of wine
Tuscan wine-makers up in arms as authorities attempt to make viniculture more sustainable
Why Earthquakes Make Napa Wine Taste So Good
Insured losses from Napa earthquake could reach $1 billion
California drought: Livermore winemakers see lighter crop yields, smaller fruit
Quake Damage to Napa Wineries Less Than Initial Estimates
Majority of French drinkers say they know little about wine, poll finds
Mosel winemakers upset after rally cars flatten vines
Turning water shortage into wine
Judging a wine by its label: The more creative, the better results
Should You Push Brand PR in a Natural Disaster?
Why use Ratings and Reviews in your Marketing Strategy?
New perspectives on biodynamic winemaking
The Empire Strikes Back: Brother Laube Takes on IPOB
Emotion, the Bee Gees and Bill Harlan: The power of persuasion
What makes the Napa Valley special can’t be shaken
Emotion is the Key to Wine Marketing
LabelVision Trend Watch: Moscato – In Review
Constellation Brands: Can the incredible run continue?
For wineries it’s all about the guest experience
Mobile Payments on the Rise for Online Wine Sellers
Wine’s California Comeback: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and it’s Impact on the Industry
Why Pennsylvania Liquor Control is Doomed
A Guide to The Wine Media and the Zombie Apocalypse
Brangelina Wed at Their Provence Winery
Sting in the Tail for Pickers at Celebrity Winery
Q&A: Carolyn Wente on Drought and Sustainability
Thousands pay respects at Baroness Philippine de Rothschild funeral
Wine Australia’s Yvonne May Passes Away
8 Austrian Winemakers to Watch
Business and Family Mix Well at Banfi Vintners
Tom Rinaldi of Diageo Chateau & Estate’s Hewitt and Provenance brands is retiring
Sonoma County Harvest Fair 2014 Ag Award Honorees
Travel and wine author Tom Wilmer to speak in Paso Robles September 4th
Charlie Hoppes at home on Red Mountain
Frey Family Buys Burgundy Estate
Master of Wine Rob Geddes tries more than 8,000 wines for Australian Wine Vintages
The Antique Wine Company Appoints New Asia Sales Director
Have Robert Mondavi Jr. and Christopher R. King Made the Best Cult Wine in Napa?
