Afternoon Brief: New Study Shows Pierce’s Disease Investment Saves Winegrape Growers $56 Million Annually
According to a study released today, the California Department of Food and Agricultures Pierces disease (PD) and glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) prevention, control and research efforts save California winegrape growers $56 million annually by reducing losses from the fatal grapevine disease...
Afternoon Brief: Time to Stock Up the Drinks Cabinet
With President Trump once more headed to the White House, tariffs will make it much more expensive to enjoy your favourite tipple...
Afternoon Brief, April 30th
Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?: A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary tale...
The United Sommeliers Foundation Announces the Appointment of New Board Member Landon Patterson, CEO of the Hundred Acre Wine Group
WASHINGTON, D.C.— April 29th, 2024- The United Sommeliers Foundation (USF), a charitable organization dedicated to providing emergency financial assistance to wine professionals, is proud to announce the appointment of Landon […]
Afternoon Brief, November 2nd
North Coast’s Post-Harvest Gathering: WIN Expo’s 11th Year: At this year’s 11th annual Expo, attendees can catch up with colleagues, and learn about the newest methods, products and challenges that our industry faces along with the most innovative solutions designed to tackle them...
Afternoon Brief, May 25th
Drinking Preferences: The Decline of Wine: New data shows a paradox in the U.S. wine industry last year with more regular wine drinkers, but consuming in falling volumes...
United Sommeliers Foundation Announces the Third Year of the Debbie Lewis Scholarship: Women in Wine
May 2nd - The United Sommeliers Foundation is honored to announce today the Third Year of the Debbie Lewis Scholarship for women looking to continue
Afternoon Brief, May 2nd
Electronic Nose Determines the Quality of Wine: An electronic nose consists of some sensors, a signal processing system and an analysis system. "The e-nose can identify substances using a method similar to the human sense of smell..."
Afternoon Brief, April 25th
Vintage Point LLC Files Lawsuit Against Bacchus Capital Management Over Bill: A wine broker has filed a lawsuit against a wine company over a bill exceeding $157,000, according to court records...
Afternoon Brief, February 21st
Alpha Omega Collective Wineries Merge, Unveil New Napa and Paso Robles Tasting Rooms: Alpha Omega winery in Napa Valley, Tolosa winery in the San Luis Obispo Coast and Perinet winery in Spain’s Priorat announced their official merger today, strengthening the three brands to formally create the Alpha Omega Collective...