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Fine Wine vs the Alphabet
If you want your wine to be a world-beater, aside from a space age winery and top terroir, call it something begining with “L”…
U.S. Declares Finger Lakes Wine Country a “Disaster” Zone
The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared the 19 New York counties that make up the Finger Lakes region a disaster area after a winter-long deep freeze that damaged up to 100 percent of some vineyards…
Winestar to launch its premium French wines in cans at Wine & Spirits Wholesaler of America (WSWA)
For the first time, Winestar® is bringing a selection of award-winning wines to the US market…‘
Trade conflict turned business partnership!’ China ends European Union wine war
China has agreed to end its year-long investigation into subsidies on and alleged dumping of EU wine exports in a move that will relieve France in particular…
Support builds for huge reservoir near Lake County
Frank Family Vineyards voted ‘Best Napa Winery’ (See Video)
Wine could take a lesson from beer
Earth’s Extreme Vineyard Locations
Louisiana lawmakers cool to allowing wine ice cream sales
New members for global coalition to protect wine place names
Diageo Sharpens Focus on Emerging Markets with Changes to it’s Leadership Team
Women for WineSense hosts first event at Sonoma State
Australia’s Margaret River wine industry to endorse names
Top 10 Most Powerful Wine Brands
Beyond the Wine Aroma Wheel: ‘Wine Aroma Matrix’ pairs Olfactory with Vision
Duckhorn success, wine branding, hot trends at April 22 Wine Industry Conference
Screw top wine closures win with consumers – European Aluminum Foil Association (EAFA)
20 Stunning Images of Drinks Under the Microscope
Jon Bonne calls ‘New California Wine’ an echo of Washington
Mary Maher Named 2014 Napa Valley Grower of the Year
Zig When the Others Zag: How to Win in Wine, Part Four
Robert Parker Launches Luxury Lifestyle Mag
California grape growers turn attention to wind machines
Medal Winners Announced for the Dallas Morning News and TEXSOM International Wine Competition
Wine is Not Made in the Vineyard
California Wine Country favorite lacking its usual flair
Do You Have the Right Tasting Room Team?