February, 08, 2017 Uncertainty for Washington Wine Industry

(Wines&Vines) - With its latest crop in the range of 300,000 processed tons, Washington’s wine industry gathered in Kennewick this week looking to a future that could see vintners sending more wine into an unpredictable world. Political, economic and environmental uncertainties all cha...

February, 08, 2017 Lady Gaga Is Reportedly Launching a Wine Brand

(MottoTime) - Lady Gaga  made headlines  after her  Super Bowl halftime show  on Sunday, where she brought back her old classics and a  few new surprises . And now, fans who are still swooning over the show-stopping performance have another thing to celebrate: The ...

February, 08, 2017 Finally, A Wine Glass That Conforms To Your Face

(Refinery29) - If you've ever watched the opening credits to Knocked Up and thought, "That gas mask bong is cool, but I wish you could put wine in it," then you had a relatable thought. Designer James Piatt is now attempting to  Kickstart the "wine glass mask,"  which is basical...

February, 08, 2017 Dolcetto: Italy’s Overshadowed, Underestimated Wine

(WSJ) - Dolcetto has long been in the shadow of Piedmont’s much more famous Nebbiolo grape. But for wine lovers, that’s good news: Top Dolcettos are among the best bargains around. SOME GRAPES, through no fault of their own, are the perennial plus-one, the second banana, the vin...

February, 08, 2017 Traveling? Don't Drink the Water, Drink Wine

(WineSpectator) - Research has shown that the alcohol and acidity in wine can kill foodborne pathogens before they ruin your trip. For many, alcohol and travel go hand-in-hand. Even when you're not in wine country, you're likely celebrating your respite from responsibility with a tipple or ...

February, 08, 2017 Premium Boxed Wines Are Smoking Hot

(Wines&Vines) - Though bottles are still the most popular format for wine, premium wine in boxes is the fastest growing major format.  During the recent Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Danny Brager of Nielsen Co. reported that Constellation Brands’ Black Box is ranked No. 3 an...

February, 08, 2017 US wineries see big jump in direct sales

(Decanter) - More premium wine lovers in the US are going straight to the winery to buy their top bottles than ever before, says a new report showing record-breaking direct shipments in 2016. US wineries sent 17% more wine direct to drinkers in 2016 versus 2015, topping the five million-case bar...

February, 08, 2017 THE ONE REASON YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING WINE FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON

(VinePair) - The trouble with  wine  is that every bottle feels like a gamble. Unless you’ve got the privilege to only buy what you’ve tasted, the contents of a bottle are elusive. That leaves most of us gaping at shelves and menus like zombies, left guessing what bottle ...