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The grapevines in Sam Neill’s vineyard in Central Otago – a picturesque region known for its undulating hills and wines – are pregnant with pinot noir grapes, almost ripe for...

A Suffolk Superior Court judge has ruled that GE Renewables cannot abandon its work on the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm south of Martha's Vineyard, saying the company has no...

The best photos of McNary High School 2026 prom at Zenith Vineyard Antonio Cortes-Peron, left, helps Steven Zendejas with his tie before McNary's prom at Zenith Vineyard on April 18...

Ambra S.A. leads Poland's wine market with a portfolio blending imports, production, and premium brands—positioning it for growth in Central and Eastern Europe. For you as an investor in the...

In the late 1990s, Dr. Laura Catena drove the dusty back roads of Mendoza on a mission that had nothing to do with medicine. The physician and daughter of legendary...

Most wineries are trying to grow – but many are stuck with the same challenges: same channels, same tools, and same limitations. In this session, we’ll break down how modern...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Lake Michigan College hosted a wine industry job fair Wednesday at the Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture, connecting local wineries with job seekers for...

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After my spotlight on sake books, the Japanese theme continues this month with a new guide to the country’s wines. I stumbled across this self-published work on Instagram (a reward...

Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - A petition to make the Champlain Valley a federally recognized wine region could finally come...

Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)--A unit of Japanese food and beverage giant Kirin Holdings Co. said Monday that it will expand its program to support Japanese wineries. Mercian Corp. announced...

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A petition to make the Champlain Valley a federally recognized wine region could finally come to fruition.

Substance Wines, the Washington-based brand from O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a B Corp Certified, family owned and operated company, is proud to announce the launch of its . Crafted by...

While some producers are pulling back, cutting costs, and waiting for demand to return, one of Napa's modern tastemakers decided now is the time to relaunch an iconic estate and...

SO IT’S REALLY IN YOUR WINE RIGHT NOW. WINE SOLD IN CALIFORNIA UNDER AN AMERICAN LABEL DOES NOT NEED TO BE MADE WITH 100% U.S. GROWN GRAPES. BUT CALIFORNIA LEADERS...

Rows of vines stretch across the rolling hills of rural Dorset. Currently waist height, they appear bare against a bleak spring sky. Up close, you can see they are already...

Six facts about San Joaquin County wine that pair perfectly with your next bottle Here are six things you may not know about San Joaquin County’s wine industry – but...

GERMFASK — A couple who started a winery in the central Upper Peninsula is about to celebrate ten years in business. The destination that is now End of the Road...

As the weather cools, Minnesota's wine harvest season comes to a close, marking a vintage year for wine grapes. Winemaker Ben Banks from the Winery at Sovereign Estate explains that...

Tariffs on European wine could be good or bad for California wine producers, depending on whom you ask. Some American winemakers, restaurateurs and others are urging President Donald Trump to...

While wine grapes led as San Luis Obispo County’s most valuable crop in 2023, strawberries moved back into the top slot in 2024. Wine grapes faced a 40% decline in...

About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world’s most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from Napa...

The value of San Luis Obispo County's agricultural industry has gone down by more than $85 million since 2023, according to the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights...

In this WIN Insider Series episode, George interviews Stuart Spencer, Executive Director of the Lodi Wine Grape Commission and family winemaker. He shares the story behind Lodi’s groundbreaking sustainability certification...

February 11, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is advancing a coordinated slate of sponsored legislation for the 2026 California Legislative Session, signaling a unified...

The Oregon wine industry’s new Economic Impact Report shows substantial contribution to the state’s economy and tourism revenues in the face of challenges February 26, 2026 (Portland, OR) — The...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Wine grape growers in Southern Oregon might be able to cut their irrigation water use by almost half, according to an Oregon State University study. “We found...

The 2025 North Coast wine grape harvest is drawing to a tense and uneven close, with late-season rains, cool weather and a sluggish grape market creating one of the most...

xarvio FIELD MANAGER For Grapes supports the cultivation of more than 100 local wine grape varieties across Europe including Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo: BASF

While not surprising based on news reports about declining global demand for wine, declines in grape crush tonnage and price data for the 2025 crop year are a painful confirmation...

Researchers from The Ohio State University Extension’s Business, Retention, and Expansion team have partnered with The Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s...

North Coast wine grape crop value slips to $1.33 billion in 2025 ‘Decrease in tons is still very positive news for the industry’ facing consumer sales slowdown

Wine grape growers in Napa County are now facing a clearer picture of the financial impact of regulatory compliance, according to a new study released in March by researchers at...

March 13, 2026 — The California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2025 was released today, March 13th. The winegrape crush of 2,623,443 tons was down...

Lake County winegrape growers have voted to keep funding their regional commission, a decision that preserves a marketing and research program designed to support the county’s vineyards and strengthen demand...

April 6, 2026 — For the first time, wine grape growers in Napa County can put a financial number to the burdensome regulations they face every year. Researchers from California...

A research team led by Professor Emeritus Takuji Hoshino of Okayama University of Science (OUS) has successfully cultivated a new wine grape variety called "Muscat Shiragai." The hybrid was produced...

Red Mountain, in Washington, is among the state's premier wine-growing spots. watches as a hulking mechanical harvester straddles a row of grapes at her family’s vineyard – . It rattles...

Texas wine grape growers are reporting high-quality fruit this season despite scattered weather-related challenges and ongoing uncertainty in wine markets, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. Justin...

April 14, 2026 (Kelseyville, CA) — The Lake County Winegrape Commission (LCWC) announced that winegrape growers have voted to continue the Commission following a referendum conducted by the California Department...

California’s wine grape crush fell to 2.62 million metric tons in 2025, the lowest level since 1999, according to Winescape’s spring 2026 report from Terrain Ag, as excess inventories continued...

This vintage, Lindy Wright is spending more time in the kitchen and less time driving the tractor through her family's vineyards in South Australia's Riverland. Her cupcake-baking side hustle has...

Vineyard Wind scored an initial legal win against GE Vernova Friday, with a judge ruling the turbine supplier is temporarily barred from exiting its contract with the wind project, which...

Here I write on Tuesday evening and am in my bare feet with no wood stove going. I think it was into the 70s with an absolutely beautiful sky. I...

Martha’s Vineyard, the camelback-shaped Massachusetts island off the coast of Cape Cod, is often connected with political names (Kennedy, Obama) and with other bold-faced ones (Carly Simon, Spike Lee). My...

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The manufacturer of Vineyard Wind’s turbines was told by a Massachusetts judge this week that, for now, it cannot walk out on the offshore wind energy project without completing its...

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In Greek, the phrase “To Kalon” translates to highest beauty—an apt name for the resplendent vineyard at the heart of Napa Valley. First cultivated by H.W. Crabb in the 19th...

Most wine columns resemble recipes from Larousse Gastronomique or Mastering the Art of French Cooking in this way: they have happy endings. This column, alas, proceeds with a melancholy burden....

Amelie Maurice-Jones investigates how local producers, rising on-trade demand and shifting consumer attitudes are reshaping Bali’s once-nascent wine sector. When sommelier Minyoung Ryu was first offered Balinese wine, she’ll admit,...

Santana Minerals says its mine would annually make 36 times what the region’s wine industry does and the two can co-exist. The company behind the planned large gold mine in...

The Verona wine show concluded yesterday with Vinitaly 2026 coming at a pivotal moment for the Italian wine industry. Louis Thomas reports on the biggest trends from the fair. Approximately...

April 3, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Free Flow Wines today announced that Richard Bouwer has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Robert Perman...

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April 7, 2026 (Epernay, France) — More than 26.4 million bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2025, reflecting a slight drop in volume from the previous...

McGuigan Wines has introduced a new 300g lightweight bottle as part of a major sustainability drive, cutting glass weight by 25% and significantly reducing the carbon footprint of its UK...

If “American” Doesn’t Mean American Grapes, What Does It Mean? April 3, 2026 — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has published a new article, “Who’s Afraid of 100%...

Thanks to an American 2017 Super Bowl advertisement, the line "Wanna pet my roo?" came to represent one of Australia's best-known wines, but now its maker is one of a...