September 19, 2016
Sonoma Harvest Fair Releases List of Medalists: The judges for this year's Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition have made their final recommendations, and 94 percent of the wines entered will receive...
August 15, 2016
Clayton Fire in Lake County Destroys Lower Lake Winery: Though the Clayton fire has destroyed one winery, Lake County vintners reported Monday their $61 million industry remained largely unscathed to...
July 7, 2016
Top Somms Advice Vintners on How to Get on Their Wine Lists: Sommeliers and wine directors see and taste a lot of wines. What gets their attention? What's the best way to get attention? We asked them....
March 16, 2016
How Character-Driven Labels Are Driving Wine Sales: As the wine aisles swell with an ever-rising sea of brands, wine producers are looking to increasingly rich and imaginative narratives on which to build...
July 8, 2015
International Sparkling Awards – Italy Launches the First International Award Dedicated to “Sparkling” Wine: The centuries – old traditions and chalices of emotion: the most elegant wine in the world...
June 17, 2015
Fine Wine Market Grows 234% in 10 Years: A new report has revealed the increasing popularity of fine wine over the past decade, highlighting growth of 234%...
October 1, 2014
America's Thirst for Wine Insatiable, Despite Rise of Cocktails, Craft Beer:
Wine industry executives are worried about the growing interest in craft beer and spirits from America's 20- and 30-somet...
September 3, 2014
Winemakers Use Art to Attract an Audience for Wine:
Art and wine have always had a natural affinity. Art openings are characterized by lavish wine receptions and hors d oeuvres. Tasting rooms are filled...
June 4, 2014
Virginia triples its number of wineries in the past decade:
"I don't understand why the D.C. public doesn't realize its Sonoma and Napa is just a days drive. Its an easy, straight shot out of the city,...
May 30, 2014
"Only Natural Wines Can Be Truly Great" Claims New Book:
Natural wine is such a charged term that you fear fisticuffs might break out if you dare mention the category that must not be named...