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French court clears anti-GM vine protesters
More than 50 protestors who destroyed a field of genetically modified grapevines being trialled in Eastern France have had their convictions quashed, to the annoyance of the country’s national research body…
Sonoma County Winegrowers Co-Host Agricultural and Winery Water Efficiency Meeting, Wednesday, May 28
There will be a free workshop on water pumping efficiencies and winery wastewater treatment energy efficiency measures on Wednesday, May 28…
Student wine and beer tasting bill advances
It would be legal for underage college students aspiring to be winemakers and brewers to taste what they produce under a bill approved by the state Assembly…
St. Helena winery owner settles dispute with county
A St. Helena-area winery owner has ended a multi-year fight with Napa County building and planning officials and has agreed to install a sprinkler system, despite his objections that sprinklers would damage the character of his historic, 1870s-era building…
Constellation Brands’ wine business is no small beer
California Drought is ‘Unprecedented’
California Viticulture Hit Hard by Drought
Study proves drinking wine before a meal makes you eat 25% more
Tickets Now on Sale for Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, August 29-31, 2014
Can making your wine listen to music improve its flavour?
Napa agriculture cannot keep up with tourism-based economy
BottleRock producers finalize festival setup
California’s Anderson Valley growing as destination for wine and cheese
Paso Robles groundwater district at least a year away, LAFCO says
The State of Chardonnay is Good
Frog Eggs Help MU Researchers Find New Information on Grapevine Disease
Treasury Wine Estates rejects fresh U.S. takeover talk
Bordeaux Heading for ‘Collective Suicide’
Hirsch Vineyards owner critically hurt in tractor accident
Whole Foods: The canary in the coal mine?
The Hess Collection Refines Sales Organization
Corked wine a thing of the past with a ‘green’ Corc
Former Hanzell Winemaker Bob Sessions Dies at 82
Crop Supply 2014: Is it Too Much or Not Enough?
Napa Valley Vintners Welcomes 500th Winery Member
Counterfeit-Wine Dealer Should Serve 14 Years, U.S. Says
Fire damages Carlton winery but does not hurt wine
The 6 Surprising Places Launching America Ahead of France in Wine Consumption
California’s North Coast vineyards going strong, but drought raises worry
Oregon grape growers say drift taking toll on vineyards
