Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, has announces the acquisition of a 128-acre Pritchard Hill estate in the eastern ridges of central Napa Valley. The striking property, formerly known as Montagna, has 42 acres planted under vine and a 20,000 square foot cave. Now christened BRION Estate, the site will serve as the future home to Wise’s …

Building on the success of their partnership which began shortly before Spring Training this year, the Sonoma County Winegrowers and the San Francisco Giants are teaming up for a “Sonoma in the City” theme in the Cloud Club, one of Oracle Park’s private lounges. During twelve (12) home games from August 25 through September 13, the Cloud Club will exclusively …

Over $100,000 in scholarships were awarded to 25 students throughout North America by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). The ASEV’s scholarship program seeks to support students pursuing scientific research and advancement in enology or viticulture. “Year after year, we see the passion and commitment of scholarship recipients exceed our expectations,” says Anna Katharine Mansfield, associate professor at …

A longtime working relationship between Washington State University scientist Tom Collins and Jackson Family Wines has evolved into the creation of an endowed professorship that recognizes Collins’ impactful wine science research and supports WSU’s Department of Viticulture & Enology. The Jackson family has committed $300,000 to the university to create the Jackson Family Wines Endowed Professor, with Collins selected as …

As of August 22nd, Early table grapes, like Reliance, are being harvested in Lenawee County. We are seeing color change in some varieties, like Marquette and Frontenac. From this point the berries will start to ripen and sugars will increase. This can be measured in the field with a refractometer. Growers interested in protecting their grapes from birds may want …

At their June National Conference in Napa, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture provided a venue for more than 40 students from around the globe to present their research. Students provided posters as well as oral presentations and flash talks. The six chosen to receive the 2023 Best Student Presentation Award include: For Viticulture: Oral Presentation – Hongrui Wang, …

Halter Ranch, a renowned 2,700-acre nature estate and winery located in the heart of California’s wine country, is thrilled to announce its official organic certification granted by California’s Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). This achievement reflects Halter Ranch’s ongoing commitment to the future of farming and producing exceptional wines of the highest quality. The 200 acres of wine grapes will join …

The new 2023-2024 board of directors assumed service and elected officers during the August meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. New board members Pieter A. den Hartog and Hadyn Schatz join current commissioners Phil Abba, Jason Eells, Curt Gillespie, Joan Kautz, Tom Murphy, Diego Olagaray, and Jacylyn Stokes. Board alternates include Scott Armolea, Dirk Heuvel, Joe Larranaga, Colton Machado, Todd …

In Wooster and throughout much of Ohio, we’re here: veraison (Fig. 1), the onset of the ripening period. During veraison, the berries will begin to change color, soften in texture, and expand in size. This is also the time when grower efforts earlier in the season will pay off in yield and quality outcomes of the mature grapes. August 21st in Wooster …

Celebrating its 42nd year, the Sun Valley Museum of Art Wine Auction raised more than $1.2 million to support the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming. Held over five days in June, the week’s events welcomed more than 400 guests in the spirit of food, wine and the great outdoors to raise critical funding for arts and art education …