July, 07, 2015 Napa County warns farmers of harmful moth discovery

(PD) - A moth that can cause significant harm to vineyards was discovered in a trap on June 24 in Calistoga, Napa County officials said Monday. Agricultural Commissioner Greg Clark warned farmers to be on the outlook for the Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, especially as they transport equipment an...

July, 07, 2015 New Wines Represent Argentina's Answer to Burgundy

(Wine-Searcher) - A new series of wines from one of the country's top producers is all about the terroir. The founders of one of Argentina's most celebrated wineries are preparing to release the first wines from a series of experimental projects that could change how people think about the count...

July, 07, 2015 Thieves Who Stole $300K In Wine From The French Laundry Still At Large

(Sfist) - A quick update in the wine theft case that rocked the food world back in December: As mustache twins Matier & Ross report , the thieves responsible, and the wealthy wine collector in North Carolina who purchased most of the stolen lot, have not been identified, and it may be bec...

July, 07, 2015 Eight Restaurants Earn New Grand Awards in 2015

(WineSpectator) - Which of the following appeals the most to you: 800 wine gems under $100; a 1945 Mouton-Rothschild; a collection of 60 different Raveneau Chablis; 100 California Chardonnays, 70 from vintages earlier than 2010; a Sassicaia vertical back to 1985; 21 vintages of Phelps Insignia; ...

July, 06, 2015 Grapevines Resume Normal Timeline

(Wines&VInes) - A few months ago it looked as if this year’s harvest in California’s Napa and Sonoma counties might be wrapping up by the middle of September, as another warm winter triggered early bud break, and prompted vines to push much earlier than normal. Thanks to a cooler-than-normal...

July, 06, 2015 French Wine Regions Champagne, Burgundy Win World Heritage Status

(NBCNews) - France's wine-making region of Champagne and a part of Burgundy have been granted "world heritage status" by the United Nations, giving a boost to the country's drive to encourage tourism and revive its flagging economy. The designation by UNESCO, the United Nation's cultural arm, ...

July, 06, 2015 Northwest Wine: Cab is king in Washington

(YakimaHerald) - It's known throughout the world as "King Cab," and that is so true in Washington. Cabernet Sauvignon is most famous in France's Bordeaux and California's Napa Valley, but it's quickly risen to the top in Washington's Columbia Valley, where the arid days and cool nights allow Caber...

July, 06, 2015 New Study Reveals Missouri Wine Industry Has Grown Significantly in the Last Decade

(KOAMTV) - A new study commissioned by the Missouri Wine and Grape Board reveals that the industry has grown by 156% over the last decade. Small independent producers like White Rose Winery in Carthage are adding to wine numbers. White Rose has been in business since 1999. Owner James O'Haro says ...