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Monday, December 15
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California 2025 Harvest Report: A Mild Season Brings Concentrated Flavors and Bright Acidity
The 2025 California winegrape harvest concluded in early November after a long, consistent growing season with no major heat events and few surprises. A cool spring and mild summer throughout the state allowed grapes to mature gradually…
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Cyril Chappellet — Leading with Heart, Building for Tomorrow
Along with nearly five years on the American Ag Credit board, Chappellet has served 12 years on the Napa Valley Vintners board, including as 2024 Chair. He was also a director at the Napa Community Firewise Foundation and founded the Hennessey Rector Firesafe Council, implementing a fire prevention strategy with 50 neighboring property owners…
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Wineries Say Northern Michigan Township Ignored Offers to Settle — So They’re Pursuing $50M Judgment
A group of Northern Michigan wineries say they are pursuing collection of a $50 million lawsuit judgment from Peninsula Township, after township officials ignored their offers to negotiate a new ordinance and a smaller settlement…
What the Vine Told Us: Post-Great Lakes Expo Reflections on Smarter Viticulture in Michigan
Following the Grape Session at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, held Dec. 9-11 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the many conversations and exchanges with growers, this article emerges as a reflection on the themes, concerns and opportunities raised throughout those discussions…
Canada Stuck with Millions in Unsold US Alcohol
Kerrin Laz Hosts Seventh Annual “Winter Wine & Food Fête” Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association
PlumpJack Collection of Wineries Introduces New “Welcome to Wine” Experiences
The Slow Wine US Tour Returns for 2026
Nashville Wine Auction Sets New Giving Record for Second Year in a Row
Treasury Wine Estates Requests Trading Halt Ahead of Outlook Update
Maryland Debates Legalizing Beer and Wine Sales in Grocery Stores
‘There Was Nothing’: How the Okanagan Valley Survived and Thrived After a Devastating Frost Event
Lidl One Cent Rosé Sparks Anger Among French Winegrowers
Precarious Position of Global Wine Industry Laid Bare at WBWE
The First Underwater Wine Cellar in the British Virgin Islands Was Just Unveiled
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Try January Instead of Dry January
Analyzing the Ste. Michelle Sale Part II: Questions
Under the Hood: Jobs Lag as Napa’s Wine and Tourism Economy Falters
Gerald D Boyd on Wine: Oregon’s Southern Reds
The Extremes of Sexism in the Wine Industry
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Marking a Year of Loss in Napa Valley
Ram’s Gate Winery Expands Leadership Team with Two of Sonoma’s Premier Hospitality Professionals
Say Hello to Kleemeier Wines
Chris Hubert Joins Century Vineyards as Vineyard Manager
Filling Big Shoes at Ornellaia
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Oak Barrels for Sale – All Vintages Available!
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Picturesque Vineyard Estate in Dry Creek Valley
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Supplier News
Ciatti Global Market Report — December 2025
Tired of Playing Filtration Roulette?
What Is Promotional Asset Management and Do You Need One?
Moon Moonshine — A Modern Spirit Built for Today’s Drinker
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Virginia’s First Winery-Brewery Combo Continues to Evolve as It Looks Ahead to 2026
Texas’ Largest Winery Files Plan for New $3M Estate in Texas Hill Country
Gratsi Launches Sparkling Italian Blanc-de-Blanc, Capping Off Landmark Year
Wine Australia Is Creating More Moments for Australian Wine — Here’s How You Can Too
Impact of Nitrogen Sparging on Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc Wines
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