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Ontario Grape Growers Seek Market Share

Government involvement in British Columbia wine has created measurable success

05.22.2013

Grapevine Water Use From a Distance

Technology to remotely measure thermal energy in vineyards may help with irrigation management

05.21.2013

Amador Vintners Help Culinary School Expand

Forks and Corks event benefits American River College in Sacramento

05.20.2013

Is Making Vegan Wine Difficult?

Many filtering/fining agents are animal-based, but alternatives exist

05.17.2013

Hot Spring for Northwest Acquisitions

Bacchus, Precept, Jackson invest in Washington and Oregon vineyards

05.15.2013

Winery Job Listings Continue to Climb

Third straight month of strong growth in winery jobs index, other metrics positive

05.14.2013

Wine Bloggers Set to Run for the Border

Limits on transporting alcohol from U.S. to Canada pose problem for organizers

05.13.2013

Napa Grapegrowers Look to 2030

Speakers predict decrease in productive acreage and threats to vines in 'Ahead of the Curve' seminar

05.10.2013

Wineries Rock at Napa Festival

Five-day BottleRock concert-comedy series places emphasis on wine

05.09.2013

'Tourism Summit' Held in New York

Instead of promoting counties, Gov. Cuomo wants to promote regions--including those popular for wine tourism

05.08.2013

California Honors Historic Vines

Group hopes Assembly resolution sways growers to maintain old vineyards

05.07.2013

Celebrating Wine Tourism May 11

Diverse events and locations from coast to coast mark first Wine Tourism Day

05.06.2013

New Chapter for Vineyard Business

Investor David Freed says U.S. wine industry has changed dramatically, and big players are scrambling to secure grapes and land

05.03.2013

Censored Wine Words Still on Hold

European negotiations stalled since 2009

05.02.2013

Licensing Requirements Pinion B.C. Wineries

In order to offer full alcohol service in its restaurant, British Columbia winery must file for non-farm use license

04.30.2013

What Distinguishes Paso Robles Cabernet?

Winemakers connect their wines' characteristics to the California region's climate, soil and people

04.29.2013

Grapevine Nurseries Face Supply Challenge

Viruses make things difficult for vine suppliers who sell to California vineyards

04.26.2013

Wine Marketing With an Eastern Twist

License to Steal conference inspires sharing ideas, visits to local wineries

04.25.2013

Open the Taps in Florida

State lawmakers approve law change to allow wine kegs

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Wine Industry Metrics

Off-Premise Sales »	Month		12 Months
April 2012	$386 million	4%	$4,842 million	6%
April 2013	$400 million		$5,128 million

Direct-to-Consumer Shipments »	Month		12 Months
April 2012	$141 million	1%	$1,347 million	10%
April 2013	$142 million		$1,484 million

Winery Job Index »	Month		12 Months
April 2012	173	59%	147	18%
April 2013	275		174

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Government involvement in British Columbia wine has created measurable success

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Third straight month of strong growth in winery jobs index, other metrics positive

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Speakers predict decrease in productive acreage and threats to vines in 'Ahead of the Curve' seminar

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