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E. & J. Gallo Announces Acquisition of J Vineyards & Winery
E. & J. Gallo Winery and J Vineyards & Winery announced today that Gallo has agreed to purchase the critically-acclaimed sparkling wine producer…
Judge says ‘no dice’ to Napa Valley Indian lands plan with casino
A federal judge has ruled against a group of Wappo Indians who sought restoration of Napa County lands, a move that if sustained would make a plan for a casino in the valley fold…
TEXSOM International Wine Awards Announces Winners
Entries in the 2015 TEXSOM International Wine Awards were a true representation of the world of wine, with wines from 21 different countries and 15 states, and ranging in price from $2.99 to almost $200 per bottle…
Boyle signs on as New York Senate sponsor of wine-sales bill
Sen. Phil Boyle of Long Island has signed on as the sponsor on a bill that would amend alcoholic beverage laws to prevent the State Liquor Authority from yanking the license of any New York business because of its determination that the company violated the laws of another state…
Star/NVV tasting panel picks top Napa Valley rose wines
Okanagan winemakers unfazed by nature’s attempt to turn up the heat
Cowboy country class: Texan farmers turn to grapes
Russian River Valley Serves as Host Location for Inaugural Sonoma County Barrel Auction
Lodi conference set to help winegrape farmers
Michigan wine industry mulls launching sustainability certification program
Theft and recovery of rare French Laundry wine still a mystery
Barbera grape, wine thriving in Maryland
Aussie farmers call for 10km buffer zones to protect horse studs and vineyards
Most Arsenic-Tainted Wines Certified Sustainable
Wine tasters’ teeth at risk of rapid erosion
Michelle Sparkling Wines announces new winemaker
Author & Wall street Journal Columnist Lettie Teague in St. Helena
Bonny Doon’s Randall Grahm, a winemaker with a sense of humour
Winemaker dies in windsurfing accident
Vicard Generation 7 Hires Hillary Sjolund to Lead Expansion in Pacific Northwest
Grape Collective interviews winemaker Paul Hobbs
Michael Kasper Selected To Lead Southeast Division For Hess Family Wine Estates
Meet The Expert: Lindsay Jordan, UC Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor
The Franciacorta President Who Wanted to Be Pope
Ryan Conner Named Region Manager, Southern California General Market For Hess Family Wine Estates
Venture Capitalist Bottles California Pinots That Rival Burgundy
Mary Ewing-Mulligan MA: A Woman of Influence in the Wine World
Chardonnay Convert: Longtime Zinfandel advocate Pete Seghesio charts a new wine path
From France to Walla Walla: Female French winemaker talks about her wine career