August 25, 2021
—Alexandra Russell
Wine Industry Network continues to keep the industry informed despite continuing challenges with in-person seminars and trade shows. Its newest conference, packXplore, broadcasted August...
August 24, 2021
County’s wineries remain alert, but untouched; surrounding AVAs contend with smoke.
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire has torched 114,166 acres of El Dorado County. As of this writing the fire is only...
August 19, 2021
It’s an ongoing issue with ongoing research. Here are the latest findings.
Making their way through the mid-Atlantic states and beyond, Spotted Lanternflies (SLF) damage about 70 varieties...
August 18, 2021
And eliminating high-alcohol cancel culture
—Randy Caparoso
Talking about “balanced wine” used to be perfectly acceptable—until about ten years ago, when the term suddenly became politicized. People started...
August 17, 2021
The public is greatly encouraged to be a part of the planning for the future of weed cultivation in the County over the next three years
Sonoma County has been actively addressing the cannabis business...
August 12, 2021
Experts believe the Executive Order may correct unfair trade practices; few predict any immediate or drastic results.
Could the Biden Administration try to break up wholesaling behemoths Southern Glazer’s...
August 11, 2021
What is umami and why should wine lovers care? Haven’t foods and wines become complicated enough without having to understand one more odd sounding concept?
The simple answer is this: When you think...
August 10, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission approved the acquisition of Francis Ford Coppola Winery by Delicato, making Delicato the first winery in over a decade to break into the top five largest national wineries.
In...
August 10, 2021
Last week, SOVOS/ShipCompliant, in conjunction with Wines Vines Analytics, released its mid-year DTC shipping analysis. Though data touts some gains, Larry Cormier, general manager of SOVOS, notes, “It’s...
August 6, 2021
Terry Wheatley, president of Vintage Wine Estates, delivers message of risk and success at Wine & Weed 2021
Terry Wheatley
“At the end of the day … Weed is not a threat.”
As the first woman to take...