August 4, 2014
Wine brand heritage doesn’t matter, Glossing the Rex Goliath effect:
The success of newer US wine brands such as Rex Goliath and Barefoot suggests a new generation places less value on provenance and...
August 1, 2014
Scientists use grape chemistry to forecast wine flavour:
Researchers in Australia believe they may be able to influence a wine's flavour and aroma by manipulating the chemical make-up of grapes while...
July 31, 2014
Drought fails to dampen California spirits for 2014 harvest:
Many winemakers in California believe the state's drought will not drastically affect this year's harvest, which they say is running two weeks...
July 28, 2014
Wine auctioneer charged with grand theft:
Joshua Krummenoehl, of Brooklyn, New York, was charged late June with multiple counts of grand theft involving alleged victims from various states, including...
July 25, 2014
Vintner Jim Fetzer closing Ceago Vinegarden:
Jim Fetzer, who worked along with his family to create their namesake wine and then later started his own Lake County winery noted for its unique biodynamic...
July 24, 2014
Women for WineSense to Hold Networking Mixer at St. Clair Brown Winery:
The Napa/Sonoma chapter of Women for WineSense (WWS) will host a professional networking event, at St. Clair Brown Winery in Napa...
July 23, 2014
Grape harvest begins early in Temecula Wine Country:
Experiencing the grape harvest in the local vineyards has rarely been on a July to-do list but thats just what is happening now in the vineyards of...
July 21, 2014
Three mistakes every small winery makes when dealing with retailers, and how to correct them for more sales into the channel:
Wineries often forget that when they come off the pristine grounds of said...
July 17, 2014
Robert M. Parker Jr. on Rating Wines, His New Magazine and Bordeaux's Popularity:
Can a wine ever be perfect? If so, who is qualified to pass that judgment? Is it the winemaker who is trained in viticulture...
July 11, 2014
Will El Nino be enough to break California’s drought?:
California is stuck in an oppressive drought. For nearly a year, drought conditions have domination the states landscape, resources and concerns....