Category Archives: Wine

New Bill Would Legalize Certified Farm Workers

Twenty-four Democrats and 20 Republicans were the initial sponsors of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.  Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) were the prime sponsors. 

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Kincade Firm 65% Contained After Burning 77,758 Acres

It destroyed the historic Soda Rock Winery.  Julia Jackson of Jackson Family Wines lost her home.  Field Stone, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Skip stone, Chalk Hill, Roth and other wineries were damaged.

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Folio Wine Adds 2 French Producers

Rhone Valley’s Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes and Provence producer Chateau Beaulieu are the latest producers to join

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Adelsheim Vineyard Announces Nationwide Search for CEO

Adelsheim Vineyard, one of the Willamette Valley’s founding wineries, has announced a nationwide search for a chief

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LibDib Unveils Flat-Rate Shipping Program

LibDib, the web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, unveiled LibShip, a new flat rate shipping program that offers competitive

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Virginia Company to Open New Facility to Make Champagne-Style Wines

Virginia Sparkling Co. will invest $590,000 and create six new jobs to establish a new sparkling wine production facility in Nelson County, Va.

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