Winemakers to debate and demonstrate at Santa Maria symposium

The Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center has announced Brian Carter as the 2012 Legends blend winemaker. Brian is the sixth winemaker to make an exclusive red blend to commemorate this year's induction into the Washington Wine Hall of Fame.

Over the past 19 years, Alfaro has worked in every facet of the wine business, including vineyard management, winemaking and retail sales.

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine found that those who drink in moderation have a better overall score of quality of life than those who do not drink alcohol at all.

Wineries can now have labels printed on an all-black material that won't scuff in transit. Midnight Vellum, created by Labeltronix, retains its beauty in shipping, and keeps its luster when wet.

At the heart of California's water dilemma is the fact that most of the people and most of the farms are far from most of the fresh water, and most of the fresh water converges in a virtual bathtub drain called the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

One of the greatest winemakers of his generation, Jacques Lardière of Burgundy's Maison Louis Jadot, is calling it quits after a monumental run of 42 years.

Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary, has set the Pierce's disease wine grape assessment for the 2012 harvest at $1.00 per $1,000 of value.

The Society of Wine Educators' 36th Annual Conference will take place July 25-27 in San Mateo, California, overlooking San Francisco Bay. There will be over 50 sessions, highlighting the theme, "Grapes and Grains by the Bay."

Seattle-based novelty gift dealer Archie McPhee has launched the world's first underwear for wine: Vinderpants.

Southern French cooperative Les Vignobles Foncalieu is pursuing a shift towards branded wines in place of own label.

Good value, improved winemaking and the appeal of something different are essential to the future success of wines from the south west of France.

The European Union is planning to implement new allergen labelling requirements for wine from the start of next month.

International Brands-owned Makulu wines from South Africa are now available through the forecourt sector, via distributors Palmer & Harvey.

Turns out, when it comes to wine, research suggests that the name alone can affect how much consumers are willing to pay for it.

A wine plague spread by lice destroyed vines in France in the 19th century but a small area in the Pyrenees, which contains plants up to 200 years old, was spared and is being classified as a national heritage monument.

Berryessa Gap Vineyards is a young winery, just 10 years old. Yet, the sense of history at the winery is fairly palpable.

Crop value in Monterey County last year dipped below $4 billion for the first time since 2008, mostly because of weather and commodity prices.

The California wine market in China is dramatically growing and this is noticeable in the demographics of young upper class Chinese. This group will be the key to the success of the California wine industry in China.

A Marlborough-based bio-tech company which started off in a garage and grown on "the smell of an oily rag" is ready to take production to the next level.

Sandra Oldfield of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is wondering what she should do with the 12-gauge shotgun she ordered from Saskatchewan. She's thinking, maybe a vase.

The Reata Winery on Jameson Canyon Road/Highway 12 has pulled its appeal of a Napa County Planning Commission decision in March, which scuttled the winery's proposal to expand to become the fifth-largest in Napa Valley.

The movable catch wires have been raised up on the vineyard posts to contain the explosive canopy growth.

Stella Rosa Wines - Quickly Becoming a National Sensation

"America's largest and most prestigious competition sees growth and quality"

The 2012 Lone Star International Wine Competition held on June 4 and 5 at the Grapevine Convention Center had 514 entries from all over the world.