NAPA, CA (Sept. 12, 2024) In an ongoing partnership with Washington State University (WSU), Cooperages 1912 recently donated 18 oak wine barrels to the Viticulture and Enology (V&E) Department. The barrels will be distributed between WSU V&E research initiatives and inclusion in the auction lots...
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Afternoon Brief: Smoke Exposure Research Roadmap Published
With wildfire smoke continuing to be a significant threat to winegrapes and wines, a comprehensive new roadmap provides guidance for smoke exposure research and mitigation strategies for the industry...
Afternoon Brief, August 13
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge: The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallups nearly 90-year trend...
Afternoon Brief: Dr. Chris Chen Announced as 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo Keynote Speaker
Afternoon Brief: More Woes for Wine Industry
Just a month before it was set to open, the private equity firm that bought Duckhorn in December announced that it is winding down the Paraduxx brand...
April 7th – This year, Auction of Washington Wines’ annual Wine & Music event will take place over a full week to celebrate the bounty of Washington wine paired with an online auction, virtual concerts and winemaker dinners. May 18-23, guests are invited to participate from wherever they are, and...
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The Bollinger Family to Acquire Ponzi Vineyards: The Bollinger family, owners of iconic Champagne Bollinger in addition to four other historic estates in France, announce the upcoming acquisition of their first winery in the United States, with the purchase of Oregon’s famed Ponzi Vineyards... The...
Read MoreNapa County Wineries Dive Into Wildfire Prevention After Big Glass Fire Losses: The Glass Fire last fall has made wildfire prevention and protection a higher priority than project permit processing for Napa Valley Vintners, a trade group that represents over 500 wine producers and related...
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