Afternoon Brief, December 15th
WSTA Debunks Pesticide Report: Recent results from a UK government testing programme have suggested a dramatic increase in the proportion of wine that contains multiple pesticide residues – up from 14% in 2016 to 50% in 2022...
Afternoon Brief, November 14th
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Named Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year: Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, announced Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 as the 2023 Wine of the Year...
Afternoon Brief, March 24th
Napa Organizations Join Forces to Protect the Community from Wildfire: This annual fair brings together members of the wine industry, Napa residents, community organizations and local businesses to learn how they can help prevent or mitigate wildfires...
Afternoon Brief, January 9th Afternoon Brief: Barolo Icon Luciano Sandrone Dies at 76
Barolo Icon Luciano Sandrone Dies at 76: Luciano Sandrone, a vintner who was part of a movement to elevate quality in Barolo for more than four decades, died after a lengthy battle with cancer... Luciano Sandrone, a vintner who was part of a movement to elevate quality in Barolo for more than four decades, died after a lengthy battle with cancer...
Afternoon Brief, October 24th
Napa County Grapples with Controversial State Fire Safe Standards: Napa County is deciding what revised state Minimum Fire Safe Regulations mean for winery and home construction in local hills, sparking debates over property rights and the need for evacuation routes...
Afternoon Brief, July 18th
Foley Family Wines Acquires Silverado Vineyards: Foley Family Wines today announced the acquisition of Silverado Vineyards, which sits just north of the town of Yountville on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley...