Category Archives: Wine

Oregon State Researchers Probe Impact of Smoke on Wine

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Oregon State University scientists have analyzed nearly 500 samples of wine and grapes from throughout Oregon in recent weeks, to better understand the impact of wildfire smoke on wine. Grapes absorb smoke from the fires and at high enough levels … Continue reading →

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon Announces Virtual Mask-erade Ball to Close Out New York Champagne Week

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Champagne Billecart-Salmon will be hosting the official closing event for the 7th Annual New York Champagne Week on Saturday, Nov. 14th. The first-ever Mask-erade ball will be a virtual gala, encouraging attendees to dress up and swap out their face … Continue reading →

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2 of 3 Women Think Wine Industry Hiring Is Biased

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the first-ever gender equality study conducted by the Wonder Women of Wine and The Wine Nerd.  The study also found the same number estimate it will take 10+ years to reach equality in wine. Men and women view the … Continue reading →

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Scheid Family Wines 1st Organic Harvest

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Scheid Family Wines announce its first ever harvest of organically certified wine grapes. The Petite Sirah grapes were harvested from Scheid’s White Flower Vineyard located in the Hames Valley AVA in southern Monterey County. It marks the first step in … Continue reading →

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Alternative Wine Formats Gain in U.S., Canada

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

While 75cl glass bottles still dominate the wine business in the U.S. and Canada, smaller formats, and particularly cans, are continuing to gain momentum, Wine Intelligence says in two new, just-released reports. So far, these new trends remain small in … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Vintners Invests $1 Million to Increase Diversity, Partners with United Negro College Fund

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) said it is investing more than $1 million in new scholarship and mentorship programs to increase diversity, inclusivity and opportunity in all aspects of the wine industry. NVV is partnering with United Negro College Fund to … Continue reading →

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