Academic leaders from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and Spain joined the faculty and staff from Sonoma State in lively discussions over two days.

Average purchase in Napa nearly doubles the average tasting room purchase in any other region

OFFbeat Brands has launched Jellybean Wines, a new line of internationally sourced varietal wines produced in an approachable, fruit-forward style designed to appeal to the "sweet spot" of Millennial and Generation X consumers.

Imidacloprid ban would take away Pierce's Disease control tool

Plateau pricing to continue as grape surplus is reduced; new figures valid for two years

More Millennials than ever before are drinking wine at least once a month, according to new research presented by Invictus Marketing, a Napa based interactive marketing agency.

The past year has been a busy one on the new product front for Constellation, which debuted 20 new wines in its last fiscal year and plans to more than double that effort this year.

John Falcone, formerly of Rusack Vineyards, has joined Gainey Vineyard as General Manager and Director of Winemaking.

The timing was accidental but apt: In the week leading into one of the Yakima Valley's signature wine-industry events, a study detailed the massive impact the industry has on the Valley and Washington state.

Grapes may be able to positively affect anxiety and related hypertension, as well as cognitive impairments associated with anxiety.

Along with a sense of humor, wine should have integrity. Bonny Doon has both. On the back label of its 2011 Vin Gris de Cigare, right under the winery's address - "Santa Cruz, CA, USA, EARTH" - I found this description: "Ingredients: 73% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 8% Grenache Blanc, 5% Roussanne, 4% Cinsault grapes, tartaric acid, and sulfur dioxide. In the winemaking process, the following were utilized: Indigenous yeast, yeast nutrients, and bentonite."

Owner plans to first blend and bottle, then eventually grow grapes.

Robert Parker has forecast a complete lack of demand for 2011 Bordeaux en primeur unless prices drop "dramatically".

Concha y Toro is again the "World's Most Admired Wine Brand", according to a survey made by the prestigious British magazine Drinks International.

Hunter Valley winemakers are leading a march on parliament in Sydney against government plans to allow coal seam gas exploration, which could threaten vine growing land.

More than 100 wineries from New Zealand's five major Pinot Noir producing regions will be showing their wares at a dedicated Pinot Noir tasting.

Fort Berens Estate Winery releases first wines from all-homegrown grapes

A Rochester, N.Y.-based private real estate investment trust today said it acquired The Hess Collection winery, warehouse and distribution building for $27.8 million.

Wine Spectator's 11th annual tasting event showcases wines from around the world

Australia's Peter Lehmann Wines have switched distribution from Enotria to Hallgarten Druitt.

Gallo Family Vineyards invites Americans to join them on May 9, 2012 for the first annual celebration of National Moscato Day. The family-owned winery is taking the lead in recognizing the wine varietal making headlines for the past 12 months due to its incredible rise in popularity.