Category Archives: news

Wow, the AVA rules have been creating a lot of press!  Basically they are debating if brand names can use an AVA name in the brand name if the grape source is not from the AVA.An AVA is as designated … Continue reading →

Michael Jackson the beer and whisky expert passed away today. He has written several wonderful books on both subjects and ran the Beer Hunter website. Raise a glass in his honor tonight!

In an effort to increase news from rest of the wine world I’m trying to hunt down good wine news sources. If you have any favorite sites, please share!

After posting this weeks news roundup, I got several very distressing news alerts that deserve special attention. Bordeaux loses 90% of crop due to rain and rot. They have had a lot of rain in May, June and July. Additional … Continue reading →

No, really, it’s true. The EU will be banning White Zinfandel and White Grenache. It comes down to the fact that there is no varietal (grape) called White Zinfandel or White Grenache. Passed in 2002, the ruling comes into effect … Continue reading →