Greg Hall Talks About Mateo Kehler and Jasper Hill
Greg Hall mentioned that a high school career aptitude test said that he should become a farmer So we asked Hall, “Is this new venture more than just about just about cider for you? ...
Monthly Archive: February 2013
Greg Hall Sees a Higher Calling For Cider
Everyone wanted the brewmaster to stay. Greg Hall was 45 and savvy enough to help Goose Island Brewery through the transition after Anheuser Busch purchased the brewery for $38.8 million in 2011. Plus, Goose...
Midwest Winemaker Q&A
Publisher’s note: This is the second installment of Midwest Wine Press Winemaker Q & A. If you have questions for Milwaukee based winery consultant Piero Spada, please send them to midwestwine@gmail.com February 2013: More...
The Drought and Midwest Soil Conditions
Grape growers across the Midwest are preparing for another growing season. After several years of drought and the driest conditions in living memory last year, soil conditions are a concern for many growers. Despite...
First Year Results From Northern Grapes Project Announced
The Second Annual Northern Grapes Symposium featured first-year results from the USDA-funded Northern Grapes Project, which began in October 2011. Approximately 120 people attended three sessions of the Symposium, held on February 6, 2013...
Vegetable Oil Provides Grape Frost Protection in Nebraska Study
In December, Midwest Wine Press published a news item about the results of a five-year research project that showed applying vegetable oil to vines significantly delayed bud break. The study was by Seth McFarland and University...
Indiana Uplands AVA Approved
On February 4th, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a press release announcing the establishment of a new viticultural area in Indiana. On February 5, 2013, TTB published a final...
2013 Midwest Wine Conference: Photos & Story Preview
Midwest Wine Press attended the first two days of the three-day Midwest Grape & Wine Conference in St Charles, Missouri. Thanks to Vineyard & Winery Management for a media pass! The conference ended on Saturday,...
New Winery to Open in Jackson
According to m.live.com, a new winery is opening in downtown Jackson. The new winery and brewery, Grand River Marketplace, is being developed by John Burtka, the owner of Cherry Creek Vineyard and Winery and Sleeping...
Cornell Releases Two New Grapes
Cornell University just released two new wine grapes; Arandell, a red, and Aromella, an aromatic, muscat white wine grape. Dr. Bruce Reisch, professor in the Cornell University Department of Horticulture, developed the grapes with his...