Record-high gas prices this spring threatened to deflate plans for tasting rooms to welcome a steady stream of visitors coaxed by unusually mild temperatures. But, according to tourism officials in wine regions throughout the...
Midwest Wine Press reported on conditions in Midwest vineyards throughout April 2012. The information below was compiled from conversations with grape growers across the Midwest between April 11th and April 26th, 2012. Updates...
Midwestern wineries are increasingly taking advantage of the opportunity to use mobile bottling. Aside from avoiding the massive expense of purchasing bottling equipment, mobile bottling saves hours of labor compared to hand bottling. Still, ...
Reports from Midwest vineyards on Wednesday and Thursday confirm that grape buds are swelling in Southern Illinois and throughout the region, but there are no confirmations of budbreak. (However peach tress are blossoming in...
As more people seek their region’s local foods to purchase, more than 1,000 new farmers markets began operating across the country last year. As of mid-2011, 7,175 farmers markets were recorded, reports the U.S....
According to Master of Wine, Tim Hanni, the top selling wine in Robert Mondavi’s tasting room is Muscato D’Oro, which has 8.8 grams/litre of residual sugar. “Despite the sweetness, Mondavi does not market Muscato...
Over 250 were in attendance at the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association Conference held in Springfield, Illinois from February 2-4. The tone of the affair was a combination of education and celebration; a...
Chicago restaurants and bars that carry regional wines: Grange Hall Burger Bar, 844 West Randolph, Chicago, 312-491-0844. Features grass-fed burgers, pies and ice cream and the following regional wineries: Fenn Valley Vineyard & Winery, ...
The Millennial Generation — those roughly between the ages of 21 and 35 — has a strong interest in developing community ties. Supporting businesses near their homes makes them natural customers of local wines....
The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association 2012 Conference was held this past weekend in Springfield, Illinois. Over 250 growers, vintners and enthusiasts attended the conference. At the awards ceremony the following 2012 recipients...