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Grapevine Red Blotch Virus: What Growers Need to Know
Discover how Grapevine Red Blotch Virus is impacting vineyards and what leading researchers are doing to combat it. Learn how to spot symptoms early and take proactive steps to protect your vines, yields, and wine quality.
Flying High: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Winemaking
Most everything you need to know about using drones to tend to your vineyards, conserve resources, and boost grape quality in the face of climate and labor challenges.
Let's Talk about Cava
While you don't get that bracing acidity of Champagne, Cava gives a round mouthfeel and smokiness that gives way to some toasty and nutty notes. Here you will find some details about this other sparkling wine created by the traditional method.
Pitfalls of Buying Wine With Your Eyes
Examine how wine labels, scores, and price tags are misleading and how you can buy better wines.
Itinerary Inspiration for Napa Valley’s Immersive Playground
Napa Valley’s five distinct towns, each have their own beauty and savory bounties. At the center of it all is a farming community that continues to grow and evolve which makes each experience a new exploration.
Navigating Walla Walla Valley Wine
Nestled in the Northwest, Walla Walla AVA boasts bold wines, rich history, and a small-town atmosphere. Here you will take in some wine country charm and a treasure trove of great wines.
Wine Etiquette Tips to Master & Elevate Your Wine Adventures
Mastering wine etiquette is an outward way of showing that you are not a wine drinking novice. Fortunately, it is easy to learn the best practices for drinking wine amongst others.
The Art of the Perfect Chill
Properly chilling wine enhances its flavor, and the best way to store it is in a wine refrigerator. For quick chilling, use an ice bucket with ice and water for 15 minutes, or place the bottle in the freezer for no more than 10 minutes.
Blind Wine Tasting Tips: How to Identify What’s in Your Glass
Blind wine tasting is all about using your senses to identify what’s in your glass. If you detect a vegetal aroma like green bell pepper, asparagus, or fresh-cut grass, you might be tasting Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Sauvignon Blanc—thanks to the presence of pyrazines.