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Lake County Winegrape Commission Referendum Passes, Reinforcing Grower Investment and Market Position in the Wine Industry
As required by state law, the referendum is held every five years to determine whether the program will continue. 'This vote reflects a clear understanding among our growers that long-term success requires coordinated, strategic investment,' said…
I drank six bottles of wine each weekend - but this pill changed that
Popping the small tablet in my mouth, I make a note of the time. In an hour, I'll pour myself a Friday night martini, but thanks to the effects of the medication, I'll only drink one before happily stopping and having an early night. Just six…
Napa Valley wine industry groups want county policy changes
Four Napa County wine and agricultural organizations came to the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday with a list of requests, from allowing wineries to host walk-in visitors to expanding allowed wine marketing activities. 'We are confident in…
Inside Nancy Pelosi's six-acre, $25M Napa Valley wine empire
Six acres of vines producing cabernet sauvignon grapes, a sparkling blue swimming pool, and a perfectly maintained tennis court: this is Nancy Pelosi 's luxury Napa Valley winery seen for the first time in exclusive Daily Mail photos. The San…
Aldi's £4.85 Malbec named 'best BBQ wine' by top wine expert
A celebrated wine connoisseur has praised an Aldi wine priced at under £5, declaring it 'the best wine for a BBQ I've ever found for under £5'. Sampling the bottle, Tom Gilbey said: 'Oh my goodness gracious, it's as black as a…
Vermont's Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region
Theo Wells-Spackman is a Report for America corps member who reports for VTDigger. Move over, craft beer — Vermont wine is making a name for itself. The Champlain Valley is poised to become a federally recognized wine region, to the…
Napa Valley wine boss demands controversial Trump policy is expanded to save California vineyards
Many business owners claimed Donald Trump's tariffs hurt their business. This wine industry leader wants more of them. Jeff Bitter of statewide marketing cooperative Allied Grape Growers says the president should tackle imported wines to help…
Picked up wine in California? Southwest may check it for free.
With TSA liquid limitations, no airline will let you bring a bottle of wine onboard. So you generally have two options: Downing it right there in spite of the TSA agent and stumbling your way to the gate, or checking that wine. Checking it is…
CBA nurses Accolade Wines hangover after Bain Capital refinance
This time last year Bain Capital was preparing to wheel out Vinarchy – the rebadged and merged Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard wine unit – to banks and credit funds for a $750 million debt deal. The pitch rested heavily on the…
Wine Society rolls out 'high intention' wine collection
The Wine Society is rolling out a 60-strong curated range that highlights “high-intention” wines that go “above and beyond” sustainability and ethical standards of production to cut through the confusion of claims and…
Powerful Napa wine dynasty dies as sprawling vineyard is snapped up by luxury retailer Chanel
A powerful Napa Valley wine dynasty is over after the owner sold her sprawling vineyard to Chanel. The luxury retailer bought the Rudd Estate for an undisclosed amount as it expands its Rutherford's St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand…
Discover the newcomer seeking to redefine the wine fair experience
Real Italian Wine & Food Experience (Wines Experience London) has the usual hallmarks of an Italy-focused event: renowned producers, expert discussion and food pairings. Yet its structure – shaped by in-depth discussions with the trade…
Why wine lovers should note Malbec's location and altitude
Malbec has evolved from being considered a one-dimensional, fruit-forward style to a terroir wine. Terrazas de Los Andes tells db why “specific place” and “ascension” should become part of the conversation. Terrazas de…
Food & Wine names Ikoyi as Best Global Restaurant
There is no denying that there is a justifiable mood of worry, even despair, among many restauranteurs in London at the moment. And with ludicrous taxes crippling the industry, diners feeling the pinch in difficult times and our our old friend…
The West Coast Wineries Taking Sustainability Seriously
Even for casual wine drinkers, sustainability should be a priority. Strictly from a quality standpoint, wine made using sustainable techniques tends to be the best-tasting vino. Biodynamic farming practices that treat soil health, animals, and…
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