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04/16/12
Sonoma's vineyard frost protection rules up for vote before county supervisors
The more substantial monitoring and reporting requirements have been left to state regulators, who created their own rules. But the state program is tied up in court after a coalition of grape growers sued and a judge postponed its enforcement in February
04/16/12
Casino gambling presents threat to integrity of Napa Ag Preserve
Between Ag Preserve and Ag Watershed lands, 91 percent of Napa County is protected for open space and agriculture - and only 9 percent of the county is planted to grapes
04/16/12
Washington liquor workers leaving for other jobs
About 10 workers are leaving each week, said Clarice Nnanabu, human resources director for the Liquor Control Board. The agency has been hiring temporary workers to fill the gaps, but as the June deadline approaches, that's becoming more difficult
04/16/12
Theresa Heredia Joins Gary Farrell Winery as Winemaker
Heredia brings extensive experience with cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
04/16/12
Wine industry veteran DeLuca joins Wells Fargo
Mr. DeLuca joins the group after 15 years in financial services. For the past decade, he has focused on financial services to wineries, beverage companies and the food and agricultural industry
04/16/12
King Estate 'Kegs' Wine for the World
"We're only in 12 states right now, but we're ready to bust it open as soon as we get into the 2011 (wines.) We could sell 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 kegs-it's so hard to project."
04/16/12
Beer and wine wholesalers behind legislators pushing controversial voter ID laws
So why would these industry players back a politically charged issue like voter ID? Formally, they don't
04/16/12
Traffic increases despite higher menu prices
Increased traffic coinciding with price hikes at chain restaurants could mean improved consumer confidence
04/16/12
States uncork new booze bills
Bills to remix alcohol regulations in states across the country are flowing as freely as the bubbly at a good New Year's Eve party
04/16/12
Investors lose millions in fine wine schemes
Connoisseurs who sank their savings into fine wine have lost tens of millions of pounds after dozens of specialist investment firms collapsed
04/16/12
Europe's drinks giants team up to head off ad regulation
Eight of Europe's biggest alcohol firms have united to launch new rules for their own advertising in an effort to head off tighter regulation.
04/16/12
Sonoma's Jordan Sells Original Land to Native Americans
Winery was no longer using land; tribe has made no announcement of plans for the site yet
04/16/12
Lafite leads big name 2011 releases
The price per bottle is a 25% decrease on 2010 but remains 246% up on 2008's release price of €130 p/b.
04/16/12
Chateau Latour to leave en primeur system
The Pauillac first growth has sent a letter to Bordeaux wine merchants and negociants saying that the upcoming 2011 campaign will be its last vintage sold en primeur.
04/16/12
Just outside Santa Cruz, a quiet vineyard revival
Jon Bonné, Trying to get your head around the vineyards of Santa Cruz is a daunting challenge
04/16/12
14 Santa Cruz tasting rooms at Surf City Vintners
most of which are housed in a charming grouping of converted warehouses on the west side of Santa Cruz
04/16/12
California Chenin Blanc: The Chronicle recommends
Some of our recommended Chenin Blanc-based wines from California's 2010 and 2011 vintages
04/16/12
Maryhill Winery Celebrates More than 1,000 Award Wins in 10 Years
With an impressive collection of accolades, the Washington winery cements its standing as a top Northwest vintner and international competitor
04/16/12
Conn. committee expected to vote on liquor bill
The proposed bill would allow package stores to sell alcohol on Sundays and holidays. These stores would also be able to sell "complementary" food, under the legislation
04/16/12
MacRostie Winery: laid-back, but no frills
At MacRostie, walk-in public tastings are offered only on Saturdays. During the week, you can get an appointment if the office isn't too busy
04/16/12
Chateau Latour uncorks shock for Bordeaux wines
Some traders expressed dismay at the decision, which they fear could herald a shake-up of the sales side of the business that could cut intermediaries out of the market and undermine a popular promotional tasting season
04/16/12
Wine festival draws dozens of Texas' best
Did you know that Texans spend more than $500 million a year on wine?
04/16/12
A Good Year for White Burgundy at a Good Price
Every time a great vintage is declared, it's always a mixture of good and bad news
04/16/12
W.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd. Appoints Southern Wine & Spirits of Minnesota as Distributor Partner
Immediate Statewide Representation Planned for Leading Wine & Spirits Importer & Marketer
04/16/12
Why We Should Love Natural Wines
The real problem is the new popularity of natural wines. As long as they were fringe, they posed no threat
04/16/12
Welch's grape crop mostly wiped out in southwestern Michigan
Unusually high temperatures at an unusually early time made the plants bud early. Then the frost killed them off
04/16/12
04/16/12
Vines and Wines: Red wins in white category
"This could be a first for a red grape," New Kent winemaker Tom Payette said.
04/16/12
Bordeaux's Sunburned New Vintage Needs Price Drop to Star
At 10 o'clock on a sunny Bordeaux Monday morning, tall, slim Christian Moueix places his palms prayerfully together as he intones the tale of 2011's difficult weather in a smooth baritone.
04/16/12
Marijuana-Laced Wine Grows More Fashionable in California Wine Country
Wines fermented with weed were a novelty in the early 1980s, but now quite a few California winemakers are producing cannabis cuvées on the sly-with cabernet the variety of choice.
04/16/12
Dayton native launching effort to save grapes
to boost the world's appreciation of these native Italian grapes and to convince the owners of the vineyards where these vines still grow that they most certainly should not rip up their vines
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