The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation has awarded $44,000 in college scholarships to eight students whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower. “The scholarships, awarded annually by the CAWG Foundation, serve as a powerful testament to our profound gratitude for the families of vineyard employees. The workforce is the very essence of our …
TEXSOM announces the results for the 2023 Awards, which took place April 30 – May 3rd at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The Awards garnered over 2,300 entries representing 25 countries and 19 US states. As a benefit to entrants, TEXSOM Awards enlisted the expertise and wisdom of judges from around the country and a professional production team to …
With the frost risks largely in the rear-view of April, we are starting to see new shoot growth bolt ahead under warming temperatures of the past week (Figure 1). Keep in mind, if you did have damage from those late-April freeze events, you may just be starting to see the emergence of secondary and tertiary shoots (Figure 2). Figure 1. Shoot …
The Ohio State University Viticulture Extension Team in collaboration with the Ohio Grapes Industries Committee is conducting a state-wide survey of grape production and prices to better understand the distribution, harvest yield, and price of Ohio-grown grape cultivars from the previous (2022) season. This year’s survey includes additional categories for both juice and bulk wine pricing if fruit was sold …
Long Island Wine Country, a dynamic community of the region’s 57 distinct wine producers, is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary of world-class winegrowing this summer on the East Coast. Since its establishment in 1973, Long Island Wine Country has become a premier destination for wine enthusiasts and for high-quality winemaking that rivals those from other renowned wine regions worldwide. …
The Georgia Wine & Grape Commission is seeking nominations for consideration for appointment to the Georgia wine & Grape Commission. The Georgia Wine & Grape Commission was created during the 2019 Georgia legislative session at the request of the Georgia wine producers. The Commission was created to support Georgia’s growing wine industry by eventually being able to provide financial support …
Chosen Family Wines is thrilled to announce that Tiquette Bramlett, founder of nonprofit Our Legacy Harvested and the first Black woman hired to run a winery in the US, has joined their team as Vice President. Bramlett’s initial priorities in her new role will center around Chosen’s continued growth after what has been an incredible year for the label. To …
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) is pleased to announce Dr. Vicente Ferreira from Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain, will be presenting this year’s Honorary Research Lecture, “What We Know About the Chemical Bases of Wine Aroma Perception” at the 74th ASEV National Conference in Napa, California, on June 28. ASEV honors a research lecturer who is actively involved in …
B Cellars, the Oakville estate known for its diverse portfolio of food-friendly wines from Napa Valley’s most celebrated vineyard sites and for setting a new standard of excellence for wine pairing experiences, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first vintage. Founded in 2003 by Duffy Keys and Jim Borsack, B Cellars has become a benchmark for wine making expertise, …
Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, announces the acquisition of Mark Herold Wines. Founded by Mark Herold, one of California’s most respected winemakers and consultants, his namesake project now joins an established, critically acclaimed portfolio that includes B. Wise Vineyards and BRION – two Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries for which Herold has already been consulting for …
