Afternoon Brief, April 18th

E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can: While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the “e-tongue” still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study...

Bâtonnage Forum Returns with Fresh Event Format at Artesa Vineyards & Winery 

Sonoma, Calif., April 18, 2024—Bâtonnage Forum, a nonprofit organization aimed at opening up a conversation about women in wine and fostering opportunities that create equity, announces its upcoming event on […]

Afternoon Brief, July 12th

Growing Cover Crops Under Vineyard Vines Is a Sustainability Strategy: Practice can cut herbicide use, reduce labor and provide ecosystem services for grape production...

Afternoon Brief, August 17th

Permit Sonoma Leads “Visioning” Sessions for Cannabis Regulation: Sonoma County has been actively addressing the cannabis business since the legalization of recreational use. The County’s Board of Supervisors are constantly working on both permitting and environmental regulations...

Artesa Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio with New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Now available for retail, Artesa’s new 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, CA, August 17, 2021 — Artesa, a Spanish-American brand in Los Carneros that delivers authentic craftmanship in small production and award-winning wines, announces the launch of its inaugural 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, the 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet […]

Enartis USA will donate 15% of proceeds from the sale of EnartisFerm MB15 to various regional non-profits. Donations will be shared evenly between the following organizations: Alliance Medical Center - Sonoma County, CA Community Health Initiative - Napa Valley, CA must! charities - Northern San Luis Obispo County, CA Sierra Health Foundation, SJV Health Fund COVID-19 Response Cluster - Central Valley, CA Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center - Washington & Yamhill Counties, OR Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York - Northeastern NY EnartisFerm MB15 Pinot noir yeast isolate from Sonoma Coast, California. EnartisFerm MB15 respects varietal character and terroir, while enhancing floral, fruit and spicy notes. It contributes to complexity and structural enhancement as well as helps with polyphenol extraction and color preservation. It is also a good choice for Zinfandel, Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cinsault, Pinotage, and Barbera. What do winemakers say abou