Winemakers disagree on which grapes are susceptible. Roco Winery co-founder and winemaker Rollin Soles says no variety is immune if enough smoke is present. Quady says pinot noir, which for years has been Oregon's crown jewel, is "very susceptible" to smoke taint because of the timing of its ripening and the softness of the skins.

when winemakers a century from now look back on the technology that changed the game, one winery is going to stand out: Palmaz Vineyards

Dave McIntyre on Santa Carolina's efforts to restore Chile's wine traditions by reviving old grapevines descended from the company's vineyards planted in the 1870s and early 1900s

brewers have been known to collect wild yeast in cheesecloth-covered jars across San Francisco, and then isolate and cultivate the strains

The city of Vallejo plans to toss its proverbial hat in the ring to try and get Seattle-based Amazon to build its second headquarters here, and city officials say they genuinely think there's a chance

following its completion of the Whole Foods acquisition last month

The new generation is beginning to steer the ship in its own way - and perhaps the most prominent sign of this so far is the return of the Barbaresco wines, crus included, to the Barbaresco DOP

It's up to Bordeaux winemakers to curb alcohol in their wines and global warming should not be an excuse for allowing levels to rise too high, argues John Salvi MW, drawing on the historical perspective of alcohol in Bordeaux wine

In the space of five decades this zeitgeist combination of importing consulting talent, banding winemakers together and focusing on developing select local grapes altered the island's reputation for wine

Vinexpo, a trade show for wine and spirits professionals, will host its Explorer conference in Sonoma County Sept. 23-25, 2018

"You want people to taste out of a beautiful Riedel glass and have the full experience. But, quite frankly, losing 1,800 glasses is unacceptable."

Swearingen was at the Grape Pavilion taking in her favorite part of the Grape Festival - and without a doubt the most unique feature of the long-running community fair.

At the end of August, Amazon quietly expanded the cities included in the alcohol delivery service through Prime Now, one of its subscriber services that mainly delivers groceries

Campi Flegrei is a volcanic caldera to the west of Naples that last erupted centuries ago.

The Chinese wine industry is getting into its stride and among the huge vineyards and endless empty towerblocks there are some rare finds to be enjoyed

that severely burned his esophagus and stomach and nearly left him for dead. "Kramer Beverage "obviously made a mistake"

Results may be too funky for some carnivores, but others enjoy greater tenderness and flavors reminiscent of 'roasted hazelnuts'

The Legislature passed the law in 2004 after finding that forced feeding was cruel and inhumane. The law gave producers a grace period of more than seven years to find a new method of making foie gras.

Among the most exciting developments in the Pacific Northwest wine country in recent years is the emergence of red Rhône blends, commonly called GSMs because of the three primary grapes in the blend: Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre