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Vineyard Income Is Down. Is Your Property Tax Assessment?
Why Williamson Act vineyards need to make sure the county has the right information After my recent article, “Vineyard Values Have Fallen. Has Your Property Tax Assessment?”, I heard from [...]
by Expert Editorial13 viewsfeaturedfinanceviticulturewine-industry-articlescalifornia-vineyardsgeorge-christie - news
Reimagining Wine in a Changing Climate
The climate is increasingly unstable. Historically warm winters are punctuated by ice storms and dangerously cold temperatures. Budbreak often precedes the last hard frost. Summer brings droughts interrupted by torrential [...]
by Expert Editorial11 viewsexpert-editorialfeaturedviticulturewine-industry-articlesclimate-changeecological-farming - news
Champagne 2026: An Exceptional Harvest with the Potential for Outstanding Wines
September 15, 2026 (Épernay) — Following a growing season and harvest of unprecedented earliness, Champagne is presenting a highly encouraging first assessment of the 2026 crop. Despite exceptional climatic conditions [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesschampagnecomite-champagnefranceharvest-2026 - news
Vineyard Values Have Fallen. Has Your Property Tax Assessment?
Anyone involved in California’s wine industry knows how dramatically the vineyard market has changed. Grape demand remains soft, contracts are harder to secure, farming costs continue to climb, and vineyard [...]
by Expert Editorial19 viewsfeaturedfinanceviticulturewine-industry-articlescalifornia-vineyardsgeorge-christie - news
Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry16 viewswine-storiesclimate-changegreat-wine-capitalsmitigating-climate-change-in-riojariojasustainability - news
Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja
Rioja’s climate is shaped by its position in the Ebro River valley, between the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and the Demanda and Cameros ranges to the south. Within this relatively compact territory, changing air flows, rainfall patterns, sunlight and elevation create a mosaic of vineyard conditions across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. The post Climate and Weather Patterns in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry14 viewswine-storiesclimate-changegreat-wine-capitalsmitigating-climate-change-in-riojariojasustainability - news
Rioja Harvest Insights 2026
An overview of the 2026 Rioja harvest, from production forecasts and the inventory-to-sales ratio to grape prices and the measures adopted by the Rioja Regulatory Board. The post Rioja Harvest Insights 2026 appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry26 viewswine-storiesgreat-wine-capitalsriojasustainabilityviticulturewine - news
The 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Is Here
Research-backed solutions and real-world insight for today’s winegrowers. August 4, 2026 (California) — The program for the 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo is now available, giving growers and agricultural professionals an [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesscaliforniasan-luis-obisposustainable-ag-expovineyard-team - news
ASEV Awards $95,500 in Scholarships to 20 Students
July 28, 2026 (Davis, CA) — Twenty students pursuing studies in enology, viticulture, and related fields received a total of $95,500 in scholarships from the American Society for Enology and [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-industry-network-newsamerican-journal-of-enology-and-viticultureamerican-society-for-enology-and-viticultureasev - news
Vineyards Disease Series – Part 1: Black Rot
By Mukul Manku Did You Know? Black Rot is one of the diseases that helped shape modern viticulture. It reached Europe from North America in the late nineteenth century, around the same time as phylloxera and downy mildew. Together, these triad of viticultural threats, transformed vineyard management and forever changed how European vineyards were protected. Continue reading "Vineyards Disease Series – Part 1: Black Rot"
by mukulmanku12 viewsviticulture-vineyard-diseaseswineblack-rotvineyard-diseaseviticulture - news
Historic Vivac Winery Offered for Sale, Presenting Rare Opportunity to Own a Landmark of New Mexico Winemaking
July 7, 2026 (Dixon, NM) — A defining piece of New Mexico’s modern wine story is now available for acquisition. Vivac Winery, one of the state’s most celebrated wineries and [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businessnew-mexicosanta-feviticulturevivac-winery - news
Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards by Robots and UV-C Technology
In recent years, vineyards around the world have been witnessing the growing use of advanced machines. Personally, I’ve always been fascinated by machines, probably because of my civil engineering background, where I had the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of construction equipment and infrastructure machinery. I have always admired how such machines can Continue reading "Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards by Robots and UV-C Technology"
by mukulmanku66 viewsvineyard-management-smart-viticulture-vineyard-machines-powdery-mildew-autonomous-vineyard-machineswinepowdery-mildewsmart-vineyardsvineyard-machinesvineyard-management - news
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History
Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Wine Production in Fuissé: A History first appeared on My VanCity .
by Mitch RABINOWITZ27 viewswinebourgognechardonnayviticultureabbey-of-clunyaligote - news
LEARNING ABOUT WINE Rías Baixas: Atlantic Wine in Galicia
Rías Baixas: Atlantic Wine in Galicia Rías Baixas begins with water. The Atlantic reaches into Galicia’s western coast through long estuaries called rías, where river water, sea air, fog, and rain meet before they move inland across small vineyards. This is one of Spain’s wettest wine regions, and the problem of ripening grapes here has ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE Rías Baixas: Atlantic Wine in Galicia first appeared on My VanCity .
by Mitch RABINOWITZ18 viewswineviticulturealbarinosatlantic-winebodegas-martin-codaxbrancellao - news
DNA analysis of thousands of years old grape seeds sheds light on surprising facts about the history of wine
There is still much we don’t know about the history, origins, and relationships of different grape varieties. A report in the scientific journal Nature provides us with a wealth of new insights into this fascinating subject. Using groundbreaking DNA techniques, researchers have analysed 54 archaeological grape seeds, including 49 newly sequenced samples mainly from France. […] Continue reading: DNA analysis of thousands of years old grape seeds sheds light on surprising facts about the history of wine The post DNA analysis of thousands of years old grape seeds sheds light on surprising facts about the history of wine was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och
by Britt Karlsson16 viewsnewshistoryscienceviticulture - news
Eradication and abdication
“Either the wine will find its price, however low, or it will be destroyed. A more complicated issue is: What will become of the vineyards?” The post Eradication and abdication appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
by David Schildknecht20 viewshomepage-featured-articlesnews-featuresviticulture - news
Phylloxera – still a threat in the vineyard
Phylloxera is still a threat, mainly to those vineyards that have chosen not to plant grafted vines but instead graft own-rooted vines. But it turns out that even grafted vines can be at risk. The small aphid-like insect ravaged vineyards across Europe, starting in France in the 1860s. It came from America, and the solution […] Continue reading: Phylloxera – still a threat in the vineyard The post Phylloxera – still a threat in the vineyard was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
by Britt Karlsson18 viewsnewsdiseasesviticulture - news
Reflections on Winemaker & GM at Gold Hill Winery Val Tait
Gold Hill Estate Winery is the featured winery on Wine Club Canada this month so it seemed an ideal time to share with you Reflections on Winemaker Val Tait. But just before we get into that, just in case you don’t read right to the end, here is a link to Wine Club Canada if ... Read more The post Reflections on Winemaker & GM at Gold Hill Winery Val Tait first appeared on My VanCity .
by Valerie van der Gracht18 viewsfeaturedwinevineyardsviticulture100-cabernet-francbc-wine - news
OIV opens the door to “new genomic techniques” (NGT) in viticulture
In September 2025, the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) published a report on “new genomic techniques” (NGT) to improve and develop the planting material (vines) used in viticulture. This is an area of great importance for world wine production. NGT includes, of course, techniques for developing new grape varieties, crosses and hybrids (see […] Continue reading: OIV opens the door to “new genomic techniques” (NGT) in viticulture The post OIV opens the door to “new genomic techniques” (NGT) in viticulture was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Phot
by Per Karlsson18 viewsnewsresearchviticulture - news
Row plantings reclaiming soil health
Lawson's Dry Hills viticulturalist Richard Hunter and winemaker Marcus Wright are seeing how the use of the row space planted with productive species can produce better soil and healthier vines. The post Row plantings reclaiming soil health appeared first on Lawson's Dry Hills .
by Julia C17 viewssustainabilityviticulture