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Beloved California Vintner Ulises Valdez Dies at 49
Ulises Valdez, who emigrated from Mexico to work as a vineyard laborer in Sonoma County, then rose to become one of California’s most renowned vineyard managers and founder of his own family winery, died early this morning of a heart attack. He was 49…
Greek High Court Removes ‘Unbearable’ and ‘Unjust’ Wine Tax
The reversal is a victory for Greeces local wineries and trade organizations such as The Greek Wine Federation (GWF), the National Interprofessional Organisation of Vine and Wine of Greece (EDOAO) and other wine associations, which had been petitioning against the hikes ever since…
UK Journalist Tim Atkin Hails Two South African Vintages as “Arguably the Best Ever”
In his seventh annual guide to South Africa, award-winning British journalist and Master of Wine Tim Atkin contends that the 2015 and 2017 vintages have produced a brilliant series of wines that surpass anything in the country’s long history…
Dan Berger on Wine: In Praise of Underrated Grenache
The host of a wine/food radio show was concluding an hour-long interview. With five minutes left he asked me: If you were stranded on a desert island and had only one varietal wine to drink, what grape would it be made from? Years earlier I had actually thought…
Innovations to Supercharge DTC Sales
A broad range of wine industry-specific product and service providers will participate in the Business Zone at the upcoming Wine Industry Impact Conference in Adelaide on October 18. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore and discover ways to improve capability and competitiveness in the areas of…
Wine in Cans Goes Upscale as California Winemakers Tout Cork Comeback
Do Moms Need Too Much Wine? Women’s Drinking Habits Spark Concern
U.S. Wine Exports to China, 90% from California, Up 14% in 2018
Vote Now! Wine Spectator 2018 Video Contest Finalists
Frosty Mornings Give Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers a Few Sleepless Nights
“Wine Speak Paso Robles” to Return on January 7-10
The New World Shines at Mundus Vini
Asada Launches Own-Label English Sparkling Wine
Cultural Practices Keep Common Vine Pest at Bay
Customer Service at Warp Speed
Overcoming the Challenge of Securing an Importer
Winemaking Strategies for Rainy Vintages: Remembering 2011 and Preparing for 2018
Flooring for Winery Tasting Rooms – Marrying Style and Durability
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Hubert Opici of Opici Wines, Dies at 102
Cuvaison Names Rob Fischer Small Lot and Research Winemaker
Julien Fayard Is a Wine Whisperer Worth Watching
‘Giant’ in Georgia’s Wine Industry Made Fortune in Pharmaceuticals
Interview Part 2: Treasury Wine Estates COO Robert Foye and CMO Michelle Terry
The Secret to Winery Success Is Also What Makes Them (and Us) Unique
Design Improvements Made to Drunk Turtle’s Cocciopesto Eggs for Vintage 2018
Reactive vs Scheduled Maintenance – Which Is Better?
TTB Compliance Code-Breaker for U.S. Wineries
WX Brands Grabs Two Hot Prospects Awards
Concha Y Toro Tears up Wine Rules with Chateau Jacked
Gary Farrell Winery Introduces New, Limited-Time Tasting Experiences for Fall
Rabble Wine Company Brings Nuremberg Chronicle Labels to Life with New Augmented Reality App
Italian Family Winery Offers Hernando Patrons a Glimpse into Another Way of Life
