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California No Longer Copying Europe
Californian winemakers may be attempting to emulate the quality of Europe’s great wines, but not the flavours, stressed Mark de Vere MW at a tasting in London this week…
Q&A Michael Richmond: Wine is the most candid industry I could ever imagine
“In your life you have pages, chapters, and books. I’ve been in the wine business for over 40 years, and this is a new book I’m starting,” says Michael Richmond, winemaker and general manager for Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros…
America’s Favorite Restaurant Wines
America’s favorite restaurant wines have barely changed in the last decade. But we are branching out, trying more and different wines, and we’re spending a lot more to do it…
State poised to step up crackdown on water wasting
Drought-stricken California is preparing to raise the ante on water conservation. Starting next month, households around the state may be limited to two…
San Diego Gets Serious About Wine
Copia sold for mixed-use development
Oregon wine industry emerges as a mighty force
Gonzalez Byass Annual Results Grow by 63%
Argentina’s bulk wine production has a ‘structural problem’, says governor of Mendoza
Adelaida Wine Trail blends history with modern day winemaking
Priorat wineries facing ‘shortage of grapes’
A Craft Beer Tax Battle Is Brewing On Capitol Hill
Ontario looking to bring beer, wine into grocery stores
Sussex Destined for Designation? Application Set for EU
How Climate Change is Impacting Wine Production
Sonoma County Vintners Announce Wine Lots for Inaugural Barrel Auction
Review of the Final Crush Report
Parker: Bordeaux Primeurs ‘Largely Dead’
End pinot racism: Skin color genetics and pink pinot gris
Powdered Alcohol Brand Given Green Light
Napa Rails Against Disneyland Image
Portions of Pacific Northwest wine industry face drought
Los Olivos Wine Region Takes a Sideways Step
Berger: Trefethen soldiers on after Napa quake
1 in 5 Chinese Wines Close to European Standard
150-Year-Old Wine Proves Disappointing
The Hidden Face of the US Wine Industry