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Spotted Lanterfly Threatens Ontario Viticulture

Spotted Lanterfly Threatens Ontario Viticulture

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the spotted lanternfly has been established in Ontario. Native to southeastern Asia, the spotted lanternfly first established itself in Berks County, Penn., in September 2014, spreading across parts of the Northeast and Midwest, including Michigan, Ohio and New York. Quarantine attempts failed to stop

Jim Concannon, California Winemaking Pioneer, Dead at 95

Jim Concannon, California Winemaking Pioneer, Dead at 95

A native of Livermore, Calif., Jim Concannon in 1961 became the first winemaker to commercially bottle Petite Sirah as a varietal wine, earning him the title “Father of Petite Sirah.” He died Friday (10/17) at 95 years old. He also contributed to UC Davis’s Cabernet Sauvignon clonal selection

Moët & Chandon Most Valuable Wine, Champagne Brand, Barefoot Strongest

Champagne brands are outperforming still wine brands, according to the Alcoholic Drinks 2026 report, a new report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. The three fastest-growing brands in the ranking are all Champagne brands: Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon. Meanwhile, four of the six

Portuguese Cork Assn. Turns to Pedicabs to Expand Promotion

The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) expands its U.S. educational campaign, “Drink Responsibly. Choose a Bottle with a Natural Cork” by providing New York’s top wine events with complimentary cork-branded pedicab rides. A new activation, the experiential promotion encourages consumers to associate mindful consumption with natural cork, elevating

Counting on Increased Sales to Britain? Think Again.

British households have a negative savings ratio after subtracting mandatory pension contributions, according to an analysis by ING Economics. The fact the British are consistently spending more than they earn has significant implications on three levels. First. it suggests UK consumers are significantly more vulnerable to the mounting energy crisis

Schiff: Canada's Wine Boycott May Leave Lasting Damage

After meeting with Sonoma and Napa County winegrowers, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Canada's boycott of American wine has been devastating. Schiff had traveled to Alberta, the only Canadian province that still permits California wine sales. Retailers om that province saidthey are noticing waning demand for U.

What I'm Reading --

How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms. (SevenFifty Daily) Will They Come For the Official Beverage of the West? Advocates of wine