Wine Industry News

Most winery owners will tell you there’s no bad time of year to visit Napa and Sonoma. Each season has its own unique nuances. The essences of spring, however, are especially inviting, according [...]

Because of global warming, vintners are looking to new grape varietals that can hold better in warmer temperatures. One such wine grape, Marselan, seems to be getting more traction in Bordeaux, [...]

Dry farming creates intense flavors in the grapes and gives them more character.

Former winemaker Warren Winiarski in Napa Valley is funding research that measures the effect of climate change on growing grapes. “Our goal is to generate a new metric of cultivar [...]

A recent study from UC Davis shows that California grape growers can use less water during drought without compromising the yields or quality. Vineyards can use 50% of normal irrigation water [...]

Visitors who want to find sustainable wines, wineries and vineyards can now visit the http://californiasustainablewine.com/ website to search for certified sustainable vineyards and wineries. [...]

When Taylor Curtin began planning a bachelorette party for her sister, Chelsea, she wanted the experience to be intimate and low-key. Las Vegas and Nashville didn’t quite match Chelsea’s [...]

Tom Gamble has a vineyard near the Napa River, and when the rain fall reached nine inches late October, the river restoration projects were put to the test. “I was able to walk it after the flow, [...]

This fall, the Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University, an intellectual and industry center for faculty, students, and the business community, is excited to celebrate 25 years as [...]