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03/12/10
N.J. gets closer to allowing direct wine shipments with Senate approval

The state Senate Thursday approved legislation that would allow New Jersey consumers to receive direct shipments of wine from wineries.

03/12/10
03/12/10
Maryland's strong alcohol lobby likely to quash tax increase
In recent years, Maryland has raised its sales tax, income tax, corporate tax and cigarette tax; added a surcharge called the "millionaires' tax"; and created taxes on electronic bingo, tip jars and even water and septic systems -- the "flush tax."
03/12/10
Pest Control Advice for Napa Grapegrowers
Workshop covers sustainable methods to battle European grapevine moths, mealybugs and other vineyard pests
03/12/10
KQED Radio's Forum Looks at "The Bay Area Wine Industry" (listen via the archives)
Guests: * Christine Hanna, president of Hanna Winery in Healdsburg * Dave Whitmer, agricultural commissioner for Napa County * Glenn Proctor, partner with Ciatti Wine/Grape Brokerage * Robert Nicholson, principal with International Wine Associates * Sue Michaelsen, real estate attorney and realtor/broker with KM Properties in Santa Rosa, which focuses on wineries and vineyards
03/12/10
Invasive moth threatens wine grape crop
A huge swath of Wine Country, including vineyards where some of the world's best grapes are grown, was quarantined this week after an invasive moth was discovered.
03/12/10
Wines of Turkey Kicks off Promotional Campaign
"We long ago broke out of selling only into the ethnic market and expect US buyers to be surprised by the quality and value not only from my supplier but from others in Turkey."
03/12/10
The Squeeze on Napa Valley Wine
That sound you hear is not the uncorking of a cabernet-it's the popping of California's wine country bubble. Crumbling land prices and a newfound popularity of cheaper wine may turn 2010 into a vintage year for Napa Valley foreclosures.
03/12/10
With roads out, Chile wine prices could rise
If you are a big fan of Chilean wine and you've built up a stockpile, sip slowly. The earthquake in Chile last month, which swept the country's grape-growing regions, is expected to drive up the price of Chilean wine imported to Korea, according to industry sources.
03/12/10
AZ: Hospitals feeling out voters on soda-liquor tax hike
Arizona's hospitals are looking at a possible November ballot measure to raise state soda, beer, wine and liquor taxes to offset deep budget cuts to the state's version of Medicaid and other programs.
03/12/10
China becomes biggest export market for bordeaux wine outside EU
China has become the biggest export market for bordeaux wines outside the European Union as overall exports have collapsed due to the economic crisis and a strong euro put some wines beyond US and British buyers.
03/12/10
Georgian Wine Exports Struggle as Russia Embargo Nears 5th Year
Georgia is struggling to revive exports of wine, one of the former Soviet republic's signature products, as a Russian embargo enters its fifth year later this month.
03/12/10
TN: Wine-sales bill ripe for passage
Tennessee legislators who cite election-year worries for their opposition to wine sales in grocery stores need to get out once in awhile. Last year a poll by Middle Tennessee State University found 62 percent of state residents in favor of the change and only 26 percent opposed.
03/12/10
Brounstein named to the Vintners Hall of Fame
Additional honorees in this year's class of inductees are Wine Institute founder Leon Adams, veteran winemaker Zelma Long, longtime Napa Valley grapegrower Andy Beckstoffer and Randall Grahm, founder of Bonny Doon Vineyard.
03/12/10
Bud break means spring is coming
Much the way prom marks the beginning of the summer season for excited high schoolers, the grapevines gently waking from a winter hibernation with the growth of tiny buds marks the beginning of spring in Sonoma.
03/12/10
Opus One winery in Oakville will host the Institute of Masters of Wine annual examination in North America.
More than 240 students are studying in the program that leads to a Masters of Wine examination, which is held concurrently in the United Kingdom, Australia and North America.
03/12/10
Niagara winery plans more production, bigger staff
Second-generation grape grower John Neufeld got into the wine business about a decade ago after a winery wanted to undercut the price of his icewine juice.
03/12/10
Research and Markets: Wiley - Mass Spectrometry in Grape and Wine Chemistry: Essential Handbook for Laboratories Working in Enology
The text is divided into two parts. The first section provides an overview of mass spectrometry methods in relation to enology in three chapters. The second section offers seven chapters on wine chemistry as well as traditional topics and new developments in mass spectrometry.
03/12/10
Lindsey Graham: Immigration reform in peril
After meeting with President Barack Obama, the leading Republican backing a comprehensive approach warned that a Democratic health care push could scuttle any chance of action on immigration in this Congress.
03/12/10
Tim Atkin: Beware of floods, fires and locusts
Locusts aren't the only things that damage vines. I've seen vineyards that have been stripped by birds, boars and baboons
03/12/10
Over 3,200 Trees Planted From Sale of Fresh & Easy's ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Fresh & Easy Offers Exclusive ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc Wine for Earth Day
03/12/10
Food Arts Publishers Honored with James Beard Award
Michael and Ariane Batterberry receive culinary foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award
03/12/10
Here are some wines that pair nicely with corned beef and cabbage.
The color green will be everywhere; our clothing, our rivers and our beer
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