January, 22, 2014 Geyser Peak tasting room bound for Alderbrook

(NBBJ) - The Alderbrook winery in Healdsburg, which was sold earlier this month, won’t be sitting empty for long, as Australia-based Accolade Wines on Tuesday said it plans to move the Geyser Peak visitor’s center and offices there from Geyserville this spring. Accolade is leasing the ...

January, 22, 2014 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Spreads in Sacramento County

(WB) - New finds of brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) (Halyomorpha halys) in Sacramento County have been reported by UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Sacramento County viticulture and pomology farm advisor Chuck Ingels. Finds were confirmed at two residential properties in Citrus Heights in the nor...

January, 22, 2014 Top wine fairs of 2014

(TDB) - With the New Year comes a fresh calendar of global trade shows to attend. From London to Hong Kong via Dusseldorf, we take a tour of the key wine and spirits exhibitions of 2014. MILLÉSIME BIO , 27-29 January 2013, Exhibition Center Montpellier, France This year’s exhibition m...

January, 22, 2014 Retiring 'Baby Boomers' may damage US wine sales growth, say researchers

(Decanter) - Young wine drinkers in the US will struggle to match the financial firepower of the retiring 'Baby Boomer' generation in the next decade, potentially putting pressure on sales, researchers have warned. California's wine producers are hitting something of a sweet spot in 2014, with h...

January, 21, 2014 BORDEAUX: An Iconic Region Battles to Sustain Market Share - Part 1

(WB) - Bordeaux is arguably the most famous of all French wine regions and has had an immeasurable impact on the world of wine. Bordeaux has been an active wine exporter since the early 14th century. No other region can match this French icon in terms of commercial longevity and influence. The wine...

January, 21, 2014 Why Our Wine Era Really Is Different

(WineSpectator) - A friend of mine recently bemoaned how unexciting fine wine is today, compared to his fond memories of the wine vibe of the 1980s and '90s. "It's all about marketing and scores and money," he lamented. Yes, we sure do see a lot of marketing sweat out there. And yes, a disturbing ...

January, 21, 2014 Renaissance Yeast Launches Maestoso Hydrogen Sulfide-Preventing Wine Yeast

(EinNews) - Renaissance Yeast Inc. is pleased to introduce Maestoso, the latest addition to its family of hydrogen sulfide-preventing wine yeasts. Maestoso joins three other Renaissance wine yeasts, Vivace, Allegro and Andante, now available for sale and use by winemakers worldwide. All were develo...

January, 21, 2014 Is red or white wine healthier? Valley wine bars are becoming a big hit

(ABC15) - Cabernet. Pino Grigio. Merlot. Pino Noir. Ladies, no matter which you prefer chances are high you've got a favorite wine. "Um cabs," said Patricia Roberts. "Ooh, depends. If it's summer time I like chardonnay; If its winter time I like cab," said Kathy Rathrauff. Wine bars and lounges...