Afternoon Brief: Distilled Spirits Council Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown will have a significant and detrimental impact on the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the lead federal agency responsible for permitting, regulating and collecting taxes on distilled spirits...
Afternoon Brief: Loss of an Icon - Meininger's International Shuts Down
Meiningers International, perhaps the premier wine trade publication of the past decade, has closed...
Livermore Valley Wine Community and Pacific States Petroleum Partner to Donate Over 1,190 Toys to Local Children This Holiday Season
Donations were collected for Toys for Tots during Livermore Valley Wine Community's Annual Holidays in the Vineyards Event Livermore, CA, December 20,
Livermore Valley Wine Community Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Individuals Seeking a Career in the Wine Industry
Where Genius Grows Scholarship Fundwill Award Four $5,000 Scholarships Towards a Degree in Viticulture, Wine Industry Hospitality, or Enology.
Afternoon Brief, August 1st
What’s Ahead for California Wine Law in 2023: Leaders in wine law in the North Coast talked about California’s upcoming “Bottle Bill” and other key issues facing the wine industry...
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Completes Rebrand, Now Livermore Valley Wine Community
The new name reflects the award-winning wine regions personal approach to crafting wines and welcoming guests to their 44 wineries Livermore, CA, October 18, 2022Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, which is []
Afternoon Brief, July 21st
Patent Lawsuit Against Gallo by Vineyard Investigations May Be Nearing End: When scientist/vintner and Vineyard Investigations, Inc. (VII) owner Paul Skinner approached E. & J. Gallo in May 2017 about his new inventions for precision viticulture, he had no idea that would open the door to an extensive, five-year lawsuit and federal court trial to defend his patents for a system of automated crop monitoring maintenance included sensors and emitters for individual plants along with an external data an sensor system...
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Announces Winning Teams from Taste Our Terroir 2022 Pairing Competition
Esteemed Culinary Event Held At Garré Vineyard & Winery On July 14 Livermore Valley, CA (July 20, 2022) – Eleven wine and culinary events took place during Taste Our Terroir, Livermore Valley’s premier […]
Taste Our Terroir in Livermore Valley Wine Country July 14-17, 2022
Featuring Four Exciting Days Of Wine and Food! Livermore Valley, CA (June 20, 2022) – Taste Our Terroir, Livermore Valley’s premier wine and food event, returns for four delectable days as the […]