Rethinking Zinfandel in Sonoma
Seghesio, a family and winery synonymous with the grape, is making changes in response to climate shifts in the region
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Vine-Killing Spotted Lanternfly Continues to Spread
The invasive species has taken hold in 13 Eastern states; California grapegrowers are nervous it will head west
Scorching Heat and Wildfires Worry European Winemakers
In wine regions across the continent, spring was dry and summer has brought record temperatures, shrinking the potential …
Facing Widespread Vine Death, Texas Vineyard Owners File Lawsuit Over Herbicide Drift
High Plains grapegrowers accuse big agriculture of pushing an herbicide for cotton fields that kills neighboring grapevines
Sole of the Earth: Recycled Corks Find New Life in New Shoes
Sustainable footwear company launches shoe with a sole made from recycled wine corks
Activist-Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Backs Eco-Friendly Telmont Champagne
The Oscar-winning A-lister has invested in a Champagne house, citing the brand's goal to produce 100 percent organic wine
Shafer Vineyards Gives a Hoot—and 4 Acres—for Napa Wildlife Rescue
A tract of donated land, now known as the Shafer Sanctuary, is the setting for a new docu-series about the rescue and …
Rethinking Hefty Bottles
In the past 40 years, the average wine bottle has doubled in weight, but that's not better for the wine inside
Patagonia Provisions, Public Goods Join the Natural Wine Party
The eco-focused brands introduce lineups of low-intervention wines from around the world, and Public Goods celebrates with …
World Wine Crop Drops Dramatically
Rough years for France, Italy and Spain lead to a third consecutive below-average year, but vintners say the long-term …
Napa Winery Adopts Carbon Capture Technology
Trefethen Family Vineyard in Napa has installed a system to capture carbon from fermentation, and the owners hope to …