November 19, 2025 — The Lake County Winegrape Commission is pleased to announce Jenny Keller as the new President. Jenny brings extensive experience in strategic marketing and brand leadership, with [...]
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This Giving Tuesday, Give to Grape Research
National Grape Research Alliance Invites Holiday Donors to Help Sustain the Grape and Wine Industry through Science November 19, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — For many people, charitable giving is a [...]
Shaping the Future of New York Wine
November 19, 2025 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation will bring together grape growers, winery owners, winemakers, marketers, and industry experts for the inaugural New York Wine Industry Leadership [...]
The Eighth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir (Part One)
A couple of months ago, I set the date for my Eighth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir for November 8th. That would give me enough time to clean up my notes and publish them in time for Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →
Proper Beverage Co. Boosts Production Capacity and Capabilities with New Kentwood Facility
November 19, 2025 (Kentwood, MI) — A Michigan-based beverage co-packer is expanding with a new 300,000-square-foot co-manufacturing facility in Kentwood, Michigan. Proper Beverage Co., known for its hands-on, customer-first approach, [...]
James Bayley named Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year
James Bayley of the drinks business has won the Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year 2025. The announcement was made at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 in London, hosted by Rob Beckett. The post James Bayley named Alan Lodge Young International...
Le Monde Presents Two Signature Interpretations of Refosco: Friulian Authenticity Expressed Through Strength and Identity.
With Refosco DOC Friuli and Inaco – Refosco DOC Friuli, Le Monde tells the story of the same Friulian roots through different nuances of character and personality: one more direct [...]
Wine School of Philadelphia Launches First-Ever Pathway from Student to Certified Instructor
New program offers a direct route to teaching credentials—and even the opportunity to open a National Wine School franchise. November 19, 2025 (Philadelphia, PA) — The Wine School of Philadelphia [...]
Freeman Vineyard & Winery Expands Estate Vineyards Amid Industry Downturn Sebastopol Winery Plants New Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Vineyards as Others Pull Back
November 19, 2025 (Sebastopol, CA) — While many California winegrowers are pulling out vines amid an industry downturn, Freeman Vineyard & Winery is doing the opposite—expanding its estate roots in [...]
