Category Archives: Wine

Texas Wine Makers Sue Monsanto, BASF, Say Chemical Kills Vines

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Monsanto’s Roundup was very efficient at killing weeds.  But several years ago, the weeds Roundup was supposed to kill were becoming resistant to Roundup. according to a complaint filed on behalf of 57 Texas wineries.  So Monsanto developed a new … Continue reading →

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U.S. Key Market for Low-, No-Alcohol Wine, Expected to Grow

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For younger LDA consumers, the overriding motivation for purchasing lower-alcohol wine is a desire to stay in control, unsurprising in a world of constant connectivity. Additionally, Gen Z and Millennial consumers are motivated by the fact that low- and no-alcohol … Continue reading →

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Rain Dance Vineyards Opens New Tasting Room

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The view from the new tasting room. (Photo Credit: Rain Dance Vineyard) Rain Dance Vineyards, Newberg, Ore.,  will open a new tasting room in a recently restored Victorian-era home just walking distance from the Allison Inn and Spa June 19. … Continue reading →

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Mondavi Sisters to Accept Cryptocurrency for Wines

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Mondavi Sisters, Angelina, Alycia, Riana, and Giovanna, 4th generation of the famed Peter Mondavi Sr. Family, said they will be accepting cryptocurrency in the sale of their high-end Napa Valley wines, Aloft and Dark Matter. This groundbreaking move makes the … Continue reading →

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Compari Debuts New Division

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Campari Group launched the RARE division. Operating from New York City, it’s being described as an incubator division, or an agile alternative brand equity-building laboratory and will be led by Julka Villa, who will retain her role as Global Strategic … Continue reading →

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Alcohol-Free Marketplace Lists Top 5 Alcohol-Free Wines

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Leading the Better Rhodes list is Luminara Non-Alcoholic Napa Red Blend ($23.99) followed by Noughty Alcohol-Free Sparkling Chardonnay ($21.99), Leitz NV Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rosato ($20.99), Buonafide 0.0 Dry Taste Sparkling Rosato ($@)>((), and Pierre Zero Rose ($18.99).

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