Wine inventories are running low, the grapes vintners crush to make the wine are in short supply, and the problem is not going to get easier any time soon.
As demand increases and inventories experience an extended shortage, consumers will have to choose between paying more, trading down or buying foreign imports, according to a wine industry report released on Tuesday.
Stiling, who transformed an old apple ranch in Sebastopol into vineyards, was active on the board of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and other growers' organizations.
These are the 15-hectare Chateau Malleprat in Pessac Leognan, the 10ha Chateau Moulin d'Ulysse in Listrac-Medoc and the 3.5ha Chateau Romer in Sauternes, the smallest classified property in the appellation
Terlato Wine Group announces the appointment of Pina Fujihara to Manager Retail Operations. Pina will oversee the operations of the Rutherford Hill Winery Tasting Room and operate as one of the key brand ambassadors for the Terlato Family and the winery.
Prior to joining Halter Ranch, Zimmerman held regional sales positions in southern states for TOG (The Other Guys/Don Sebastiani & Sons Co.) and Vintage New World.
French Wine has announced internationally acclaimed sommelier Gerard Basset MS MW as UK ambassador for its new campaign, "French Wines - Wines with Style".
Wine Australia is changing its generic marketing activity on offer to a user pays format - the body argues it will give it a "neutral position" and allow it to be "more agile".
Driving around Kern County, I see many vineyards with spurs growing out the top that look like hair on?an?angry?dog's back. In addition to all the spurs, there seems to be two to four long or short extra canes, as if this is not enough wood already.
Two new reports are blending good news for Oregon's wine industry, which is forecast to join California and Washington this year in riding an upward swing in demand nationally.
Cos d'Estournel has released its 2011 today at €108 per bottle ex-negociant, half the price of last year but still around twice the price of other vintages
If you've ever had a remarkable local beer while traveling, you may have experienced the frustration of knowing that you won't be able to find that beer once you go home.
Cecchetti Wine Company's Line 39 Wines has launched a nationwide wine by-the-glass promotion with restaurants to find the best pairing for its Lake County Sauvignon Blanc.