Latest American Viticultural Areas Stories
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Groasis waterboxx, a groundbreaking solution to deforestation, water depletion and food shortage will kick off a historic project with Robert Mondavi Winery, June 23rd at 10:00 am, 7801 St Helena Highway, Oakville, California. Named one of Popular Science Magazine's Top Ten Global Inventions 2010, the Groasis waterboxx can be planted on any terrain under dry conditions without irrigation. At the Robert Mondavi ceremony this "game changing"...
NAPA, Calif. June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Vineyards, the landmark Napa Valley winery, announced the eighth annual Sterling Silver Screen Series outdoor movie season. Through the generosity of co-sponsor NBC Universal®, the 2010 Sterling Silver Screen Series will feature classic and "neo-classic" films, in a variety of genres, from the Universal archives. All proceeds from the summer screenings will benefit local charities through Sterling's Stars & Vines Fund with the Napa Valley...
MONTEREY, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class fruit, announced today that tickets are now available for their fourth annual Gala tasting, taking place from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, May 15 at Hahn Estates. This "Highlands' Fling" celebration will be a strolling wine tasting on the grounds of the scenic Hahn property, with dramatic views of the...
HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- J Vineyards & Winery, the privately-owned and independently-operated Sonoma County sparkling and varietal wine producer, has been certified as a "Green Winery" by the San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program. The winery was awarded its certification and applauded for its environmental efforts at an official ceremony with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on February 2. Last month PG&E certified that the winery made its energy...
GOLDENDALE, Wash., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Commemorating their 10th Anniversary and a banner growth and sales year in 2009, Maryhill Winery has two new reasons to celebrate as they roll into 2010. The Winery landed top scores on more than a half-dozen of their varietals in recent reviews from the nationally renowned Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Additionally, the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge - encompassing the Columbia Gorge AVA where Maryhill is located - was recognized by National...
YOUNTVILLE, Calif., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Some people think everything in the Napa Valley is expensive. NapaValleyValues.com is here to prove otherwise. The new website and free email newsletter reveal great deals on food, wine, lodging and entertainment throughout the Napa Valley. "It's easy to find a great $125 bottle of Napa Valley Cab. There's no sport in that," says Napa Valley Values Editor-in-Chief Sue Elliott. "The fun is in finding a spectacular Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon for...
MILLBROOK, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Millbrook Vineyards and Winery (http://millbrookwine.com) and the Dutchess Arts Council (http://www.artsmidhudson.org) is pleased to announce Barbara Masterson as the winner of the 1st annual Millbrook Winery/Dutchess County Arts Council Hudson Valley Artist Wine Label Competition. Masterson's image "Orchard" has been turned into a Millbrook wine label and will adorn Millbrook wine on limited release though the 2009 holiday season. The limited...
MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Pinot Noir harvest is wrapping up in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, with winegrowers reporting potentially very high quality and normal yields. Some of California's finest vineyards call the S.L.H. home, with more than thirty winegrowers cultivating over 2,500 acres of Pinot Noir there. At the Pisoni Vineyard, Gary Pisoni is very happy with the quality of his just-completed Pinot Noir harvest: "The eventual '09 vintage looks...
Pennsylvania State University engineers say they have created a microbial electrolysis system that can produce hydrogen from wastewater. The first demonstration of the device is underway at the Napa Wine Co. in Oakville, Calif. Researchers said their refrigerator-sized hydrogen generator will take winery wastewater, and using bacteria and a small amount of electrical energy, convert the organic material into hydrogen. This is a demonstration to prove we can continuously generate renewable...
NAPA, Calif. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Beringer Vineyards and the PGA TOUR announced today an official marketing partnership that designates Beringer as the "Official Wine of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour" beginning in 2010. The renowned Napa Valley vineyard becomes the first wine brand to partner with the TOUR. As part of the partnership, Beringer will be offering unique tasting experiences at PGA TOUR tournaments during the 2010 season....
