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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 early and is expected to yield a healthy crop…
Cork Firms Hail U.S. and China Data
The cork sector has hailed two new surveys that it claims signal a strong preference for wines closed under natural cork in the US and China, two of the categorys major growth markets…
Foreign investors show interest in Paso Robles wine industry
With the increased notoriety of Paso Robles both as a tourist destination and producer of great wines and grapes, its no surprise that investors from around the world, especially China, are actively showing interest in Paso Robles wineries and vineyards…
Kick Off for the California Wine Harvest
California’s string of good vintages is on course to continue. Harvest kicked off in Napa Valley Wednesday and all signs appear good again…
Bay Area Winemakers Say Another Year Without Rain Would Be “Devastating”
TTB to Review Alcohol Labeling: GMOs in Your Beer and Wine?
Diageo’s top line takes a hammering, 2014 results show Chinese dragon bites
Italian wine woes echo Australian wine industry
Wine, beer, spirits groups benefit from sharing stories
Moldova’s Winemakers Seize Upon Region’s Geopolitical Moment
Positive outlook for Tasmanian wine industry
Judge Postpones Wine Con Man Kurniawan Sentence for Fifth Time
Ukiah-area grape growers still battling frost regulations
Penfolds Ups Distribution in France
TTB Establishes the Manton Valley Viticultural Area
Rodney Strong Vineyards Celebrity Chef Tour Silver Anniversary Dinners
The Five Best California Syrahs
The Smallest Winery in America is Located in a Former Jail
Childress Vineyards Tenth Anniversary
Union Wine Co. takes mobile tasting truck for first spin in Portland
Casella Wines’ Yellow Tail sangria packs a punch in the U.S.
De-Mystifying Whole-Cluster Fermentation
Lodi Vintners showcase own wine brands in new tasting room
Winery switch – Owners of Amador Foothill sell to Lava Cap winery couple
Support Israel by Buying Wines Produced in the Holy Land
Becker Vineyards Wins Texas Wine Tribute’s “Tall in Texas” Award
Domaine Faiveley buys top Chablis producer Billaud-Simon
Jordan Winery First in Sonoma County to Achieve New Environmental Stewardship Certification
California Wine, Garagistes Go for the Gold
