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Wednesday, October 29
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Senator Alvarado-Gil Calls for Legislative Action as California Winegrowers Struggle
The wine industry has faced a series of setbacks in recent years, as the supply of grapes has grown while demand has dropped, leading to grape prices that are so low that, in some cases, it costs growers more to harvest grapes than they would get back by selling them…
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Canada Ships 50 Million Gallons of Fake Wine to the U.S. Annually
Legal loophole/tax-avoidance scheme hurts california growers…
‘A Gut Punch’: Sonoma County Farm Bureau Insider Accused of Stealing $375,000 from Organization (Paywall)
The Herrerias family has helped to shape and guide the Sonoma County Farm Bureau for a century. Now a member of that family stands accused of illegally siphoning money from the organization…
The Petaluma Gap Winegrowers and Petaluma Arts Center Collaboration Results in a Win-Win at Wine & Art Event on October 25
Twenty wineries poured their wines to a sold-out crowd while raising money for the local art community…
Honoring Wine Spectator’s Wine Value of the Year for 2024
Luxury Napa Valley Resort Development in $230 Million Default (Paywall)
A Goldilocks Harvest for Monterey County: 2025 Harvest Update
Big Thirst and Pour Now Launch Omnichannel Platform to Transform Alcohol E-Commerce
2026 Colorado Winefest Art Contest Announced!
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Burgundy 2025: Triumph and Disappointment
Bollinger Threatens English Wine Brand Over ‘Bollie’ Ad
A New ‘Sweet’ and ‘Delicious’ Wine Has Arrived — Straight from Japan
Sign of the Vines: University Vineyard Adapts to Changing Climate and Evolving Industry
Archaeologists Uncover 1,600-Year-Old Wine Factory Hidden Near Ancient Mountain Castle
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