Wisconsin wine pioneer Agoston Haraszthy is having a 200th birthday celebration in Sonoma, California this week. Count Haraszthy, as he is sometimes called, came to Wisconsin in the 1840’s from Hungary to plant grapes...
Midwest Wine Press has reported about the impact of the craft beer craze on local cider and wine production so it’s interesting to read a wine story from another beer and ‘vine’ industry scenario....
Again, technical wine writing at its best from the University of Minnesota’s Katie Cook. In this episode, Katie makes Edelweiss Kabinett style and explains where that “foxy” smell really comes from: http://enology.umn.edu/2012/08/28/edelweiss-kabinett/
A Virginia grape breeder has conducted experiments and historical research that could lead to the unveiling of the genetic origin of one of America’s most renowned and mysterious native grapes: Norton. The UK-based Journal...
Being a coastal wine critic means that you can’t like any wine that the wine critic herd has not already approved. So it’s encouraging that Washington Post critic Dave McIntyre comes within a hair’s...
Across the 715,000 square mile area we call the Midwest, the grape harvest reports have a similar theme: Good quality, but reduced yields. This report from The Eau Claire Leader includes interviews with several...
Recently my wife Kim and I were privileged to participate in the annual Indy International Wine Competition held at Purdue University. I was one of 50 judges who swirled, sniffed and tasted about 2,400...
Aquaviva Winery is using bird netting that covers multiple rows at its 20 acre vineyard in Northeast Illinois on the outskirts of Chicagoland. According to general manager, Joe Brandonisio, only red grapes are covered with...
The deadline for Midwest Winery Dog of the Year photo entries is August 31st. Make sure your canine receives the credit it deserves and email your photo today. For simple entry instructions...
An Associated Press report by Jim Suhr about the grape harvest in the Midwest takes the angle that the severe drought could see, “standout wine from a region better known for corn and soybeans.”...