Loudoun Wine Growers Gain Camaraderie, Expertise from Uruguayan Exchange
Loudoun Wine Growers Gain Camaraderie, Expertise from Uruguayan Exchange
October 2025
🎧📺Heitz Cellar Deep Dive: The First American Vineyard-Designated Cabernet Sauvignon
Heitz Cellar was founded by pioneering winemaker Joe Heitz in 1961, and remained family-owned until it was sold to Lawrence Wine Estates in 2018. Though the …
The Honey Bee Secret to Staying Clean & Healthy
ATHENS, Ga. — Step inside a honey bee colony, and you’ll find one of nature’s busiest and most crowded neighborhoods. Tens of thousands of bees live shoulder to shoulder, working together to raise young, store food and protect their queen. The hive hums with life, but it also carries a hidden danger: When so many …
Afternoon Brief, October 22
Pacificorp Gives $125M to Oregon Wineries, Vineyards in Settlement Over Labor Day Fires: PacifiCorp agreed to pay $125 million as part of a settlement with Oregon wine companies and vineyards over damage from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires, lawyers announced Oct. 19…
Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink
When browsing store shelves for their beloved cans of Surfside, some customers might instead come across another vodka-spiked drink that looks eerily similar. Skimmers, a brand of canned vodka iced teas and lemonades launched by Anheuser-Busch InBev in April 2025, boasts a suspiciously similar package design. There’s a large blue logo placed over a sun …
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Honoring A Legacy Of Passion And Partnership: Remembering Sam Sebastiani |
In the world of wine, there are certain figures whose influence reaches far beyond the vineyards and cellars they steward. For me, Sam Sebastiani was one of
Introducing the DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Welcoming Caro Maurer MW
The new Resident Co-Chair role adds a dynamic perspective to the leadership team. Meet the 2026 Resident Co-Chair and learn more about the role.
Starfield Vineyards Releases Re-designed Labels
El Dorado winery uses winemaker’s long-exposure photos October 22, 2025 (Placerville, CA) — With the 2023 vintage of its wines, Starfield Vineyards is releasing new labels. Winemaker Rob Sinton directed […]
Germany braces for smallest harvest since 2010
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The International Volcanic Wines Conference Returns June 10, 2026Â
Exploring the world’s most ‘explosive’ terroirs, the International VWC unites global experts at the leading international event dedicated to wines grown in volcanic soils. October 22, 2025 (New York, NY) […]