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Google chief, social media gives wine the chance to shine
Social media platforms like YouTube give the wine industry the chance to connect directly with consumers in a way traditional media channels such as TV and newspapers have always denied them, according to Google’s Hamish Nicklin…
Groupon Launches Private Label Wine Selection
Today Groupon announced a new line of private label wine, making it easier to keep a few bottles on hand for the holidays or test whether your postal carrier has been drinking your mail…
Drinking When Pregnant Message ‘Mixed’
As campaigners call for clearer advice on alcohol when pregnant, a legal test case could soon decide if children affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome should be compensated as victims of crime…
Fast, furious grape harvest in Santa Lucia Highlands
While the totals for the district are still being compiled, early reports show yields slightly higher than normal with very good to excellent quality on Pinot Noir, the Highlands most widely planted varietal…
Washington Winegrape Research Feted
2014 vintage ranks as warmest on record in Pacific Northwest wine industry
Europe’s winemakers find 2014 harvest a ‘challenge’
Cult Cabs Dominate Wally’s Wine Auction
Naked Wines urges suppliers angered by Majestic’s funding request to switch supply to them
Wine Science Center to open next year at Washington State University
Crop insurance takes larger role in California drought aid
Virgin Wines teams up with Hardys with an exclusive range
Bordeaux 1982 pulls in buyers at U.S. auction
Prosecco is Ready for a Cat Fight… with Champagne!
Brave & Maiden Estate Announces Paul Hobbs as Consulting Winemaker
Crimson Wine Group CEO departs
Oeno Vaults Co-Owner Casey Costello on the Wine Road
Naked Wines’ angels recruit top Champagne maker JP Moulin
Christian Seely on Vineyard Ownership & His Favorite Wine Property
Burgundy Vintner Hubert de Montille Dies at 84
Coravin founder tells DWCC how he turned near disaster into a PR success
Krug’s CEO on living with luxury
Corporate Wine Director Wins Hong Kong Sommelier Award
This Winemaker Has Been Producing Wine Since Age Five
Emma Gao: Grande Dame of Silver Heights
We are living in a “golden age” of wine says Jancis Robinson so make the most of it
Orpheus winemaker had unusual road to his craft
John Duval creates ageworthy Syrah at Long Shadows Vintners
Peter Mondavi Sr., A Great Story About a Great Wine Man
