French ministers' plans to require bigger health warnings on bottles of wine have provoked a furious response from leading chateaux, which say the move would damage 'the soul of France' and turn wine into...
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Does Napa Need to Choose Between Grapevines and Oak Trees?
Napa Valley is known for both its gorgeous acres of vineyards and its rugged, oak-covered...
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A Look into the 2018 Wine World
It’s that time of year to take a look into the crystal ball – in this case, the crystal wine glass....
Winery Owner Charles Banks Is Indicted in Federal Court: In a surprising turn for a onetime rising star in the wine industry, Charles A. Banks walked into a San Antonio courthouse wearing handcuffs Friday...
Napa Winery Owner Involved in Suspected Murder-Suicide: A Napa Valley vineyard became a crime scene on Monday, as a business meeting ended with two men dead in an apparent murder-suicide over a loan gone...
Experts Foresee Dynamic Market for Mergers & Acquisitions in 2015:
Wine industry financiers are predicting robust activity for winery and vineyard mergers and acquisitions throughout the remainder of...
California's wine leaders adapting to drought and consumer shifts:
California wine will hold its own in the global market despite shifts in consumer demographics, scarce water, and competition from imported...
France Set to Retake Global Wine Crown:
France is set to take back the top spot as the worlds largest wine producer following a poor harvest in Italy but the industry is still struggling with the fall...
Did Napa Quake Unearth Groundwater?:
According to one news report, the 6.0 earthquake reportedly allowed groundwater to surface in dry creek beds and streams. Its not the first time seismic events have...
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...
