Category Archives: Wine

Andrews Family Vineyards Opens Trothe Winery in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The new production facility is designed to enable world-class winemaking in a region that has historically been known for its grape growing, but not for local wine production. The facility is one of the first of its kind located in … Continue reading →

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Researchers Find Key to Ending $1.5 Billion in Yearly Grapevine Damage

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Grapevine Trunk Diseases, or GTDs, are the bane of vineyard owners worldwide, and as of 2012, were responsible for more than $1.5 billion in annual economic damages. While researchers have long known that a host of pathogenic fungi combine to … Continue reading →

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What Are Gen-Xers Drinking?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Generation X – born between 1965 and 1980 – often gets overlooked by marketers in favor of larger age groups, but on Drizly, it’s the second-largest purchasing generation.  Gen X is smaller that both the millennial and baby boomer generations, … Continue reading →

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Researchers Identify the Real Compounds Linked to Smoke Taint in Wine, Grapes

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine and grapes. “This is a critically important for winemakers who are increasingly dealing with the impact of wildfire smoke on their … Continue reading →

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Rising Energy Costs Push Wine Bottle Price Up 35%

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That 35% increase to Bloomington, Ind., Butler Winery. Butler Winery founder Jim Butler said he’s considering a 7% increase on its next batch of wine.  Whether that price goes up 7% or more hinges on future price increases.  Nearly every … Continue reading →

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Automated Drones Could Scare Birds From Vineyards

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock. All without a human nearby. A Washington State University … Continue reading →

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