Wolfberger buys collapsed Lucien Albrecht brand
A bankruptcy judge in Alsace has approved the sale of Domaine Lucien Albrecht’s brand and five hectares vineyards to local cooperative Wolfberger.
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Domaine Lucien Albrecht bankrupt
Domaine Lucien Albrecht in Alsace has filed for bankruptcy.
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Jess Jackson dies
Jess Jackson, a titan of the California wine industry died today at his home in Geyserville, California after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.
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Cool California harvest in full swing
With rain showers looming, the Northern California grape harvest is in full swing.
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Randall Grahm: radical new project
Bonny Doon Vineyard’s Randall Grahm is about to embark on a radical project to make wine from a vineyard grown from grape seeds of uncertain parentage.
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Riedel wins 'breathable glass' case
Austrian glassmaker Riedel has declared victory in its lawsuit against its rival Eisch Glasskultur over false claims for breathable glass.
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First artisan sparkling conference for Louisiana
The first US convention for grower Champagnes and artisanal sparkling wines will take place in New Orleans next year.
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St. Supery names new winemaker
Napa Valley’s St. Supery Vineyards and Winery has announced its new head winemaker today.
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Far Niente launches Pinot Noir
Renowned Napa winery Far Niente has unveiled the first vintage of its new Russian River Valley Pinot Noir venture, EnRoute.
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Quarantine Hits Russian River Valley Vineyards
Vineyards in Sonoma County have been placed under quarantine after the discovery of 25 light brown apple moths.
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Tandem winery sold
Quivira Vineyards owner Pete Kight has bought renowned Sonoma winery Tandem.
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Crushpad sells wine futures against economic crisis
A San Francisco cooperative is selling futures in a new wine called ‘Bailout’ - inspired by the economic crisis.
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Kendall-Jackson first to woo Obama
California winery Kendall-Jackson has announced that it is sending 'a few congratulatory cases' of its Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay to President-elect Barack Obama.
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David Lett, founder of Oregon Pinot Noir, dies
Pinot Noir pioneer David Lett died last week at his home in Dundee, Oregon, at the age of 69.
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Crimson buys Domaine Alfred
California’s renowned Pinot producer Domaine Alfred is about to be snapped up by the Crimson Wine Group.
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Blackstone targets Lollapalooza again
Constellation’s Blackstone brand has again won exclusive rights to push its wines to young Americans at the Lollapalooza festival.
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California harvest begins
Carneros-based Gloria Ferrer has picked the first grapes of the 2008 harvest in California.
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Americans trade down and keep wine market stable
Recent sales figures suggest that despite the American mortgage crisis, economic weakness and the low dollar, Americans are still bullish on wine.
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California growers face frost and water shortage
April frosts have caused widespread damage to vines in northern California, and water shortage is hampering the use of sprinklers to protect them.
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Coppola denied permission to floodlight winery
A Sonoma County zoning board has denied Francis Ford Coppola permission to illuminate his Rosso & Bianco winery with multi-coloured floodlights.
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Dennis T Collins: obituary
Dennis T Collins, general manager of California’s Treana Winery since 2002, has died of cancer aged 60.
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Schramsberg will contested
The will of Schramsberg founder Jamie Davies is being contested by her son John Davies, who was disinherited last year.
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Oregon harvest up for third year running
Oregon crushed the most grapes ever in 2007 as the state’s wine industry shows continued growth for the third year running.
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Shoup, Huneeus buy Wallula
Former Chateau Ste Michelle chief Allen Shoup and Agustin Huneeus have joined forces to buy Wallula Vineyard in Washington.
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Second San Francisco Paulee soaks up the Burgundy
Daniel Johnnes’ second La Paulee event has just taken place in San Francisco – with a who’s who of sommeliers and chefs in attendance.
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Taint, oxidation forces Leeuwin to re-bottle old vintages
Top Australian producer Leeuwin is re-bottling its flagship Chardonnay under screwcap following frustration with defects caused by corks.
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Jamie Davies: obituary
Jamie Davies, who died on Tuesday at the age of 73, was co-founder of Napa Valley’s Schramsberg Vineyards and one of the first generation of true Napa pioneers.
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Tim Mondavi back on the wine scene with Continuum
Tim Mondavi and family have officially re-entered the wine game with release of Continuum.
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Napa Valley Vintners 'green' programme open
The Napa Valley Vintners association has expanded its Napa Green Certified Winery programme.
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Writers' strike: Judgment of Paris on hold
With the Writers Guild of America strike still in full effect, production of the film Judgment of Paris is on hold.
