Savour Quality from Europe: Tuscany’s Wine and Olive Oil Icons Find New Fans in Canada October 2025 [Vancouver, BC] Canadians are falling in love with the real taste of Tuscany as testimonial of the European quality. This year, two of the most respected European producer groups, the Consorzio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Associazione Produttori Olivicoli Toscani (APOT), are sharing their story through the European Union–funded campaign Savor Quality from Europe. The campaign celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainability by connecting Canadians with the winemakers and olive growers who represent the heart of European culture. Why Canada’s Falling for European Products Canada is becoming one of the most exciting destinations for premium European food and wine. Consumers here want products that tell a story: where they come from, who makes them, and why they matter. The Consorzio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and APOT see that as a perfect match for

For Immediate Release Community-Focused Non-Profits Committed to Strengthening Local Economies, Promoting Sustainable Tourism, and Preserving Agri-Culture Heritage in California and Oregon  Fairfield, California - 5-8-2025 –Leading premium glass bottle manufacturer Saverglass is honored to continue its long-standing support for non-profit organizations, the Napa Valley Vine Trail and the Willamette Valley Wine Association (WVWA) Auction. With a shared commitment to sustainability, community engagement and the long-term growth and vitality of the wine industry, Saverglass is proud to support their missions in ensuring the wine regions they serve continue to thrive.    Supporting the Napa Valley Vine Trail Saverglass has supported the Napa Valley Vine Trail since its inception, providing glass for the initiative's fundraising efforts for several years. The Napa Valley Vine Trail is a transformative project aimed at creating a continuous walking and biking trail

"GROUNDWATER . You can't see it, but millions of Californians depend upon it as a vital source of water for their homes and businesses." Those are not my words but the introductory words for the promotional video that appears on the SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) website1 . The statement is a rather simply worded way to convey the obvious: that groundwater is vital to our livelihood here in California, and especially important to honoring and sustaining our agricultural heritage. While groundwater provides needed sustenance for numerous rural, as well as urban communities, it is agriculture that demands the lion's share of the resource. Central Valley agriculture turns to groundwater pumping whenever drought or poor rainfall years reduce the availability of surface water deliveries. Cries for construction of more reservoirs to capture and store more stormwater and snowmelt so that canals can be filled with more water are always being heard. Yet, apart f

Markham Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s oldest continuously operated wineries. Wright Contracting has been working with the Markham Vineyards team since the late 1980's when we built the original Winery & Visitor Center.  Our most recent project encompassed a beautiful modernization of a number of spaces, while maintaining the history of the winery. For this project, Markham vineyards turned to the renowned Matt Hollis Architects to reimagine the existing first floor tasting room with modern finishes and a new light, bright & airy feel. A renovation of the upstairs office area includes modern technology and a new layout to inspire employee collaboration. We also completely transformed the stone cellar, first built in 1879 and previously used for barrel storage. Part of the cellar is now a second tasting area where guests will gain unique insight into the heritage of Markham Vineyards. A 2-story glass partition divides the cellar space, with half being used for

Afternoon Brief, September 15th

Exchange Rates Unlikely to Impact Wine Prices: As the value of the Euro, relative to the dollar, dropped to historic lows, wine industry executives have started to wonder if this decrease will help mitigate some of the other rising costs of importing wine. This is the first time in two decades that the dollar has basically hit value parity with the Euro...