Areas of Nebraska are in extreme and exceptional draught conditions. That grapes are being harvested in such conditions at all is a testament to the skill and fortitude of Nebraska growers, several of which...
The 21st Indy International Wine Competition 2012 was held August 1-3 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. More than 2,500 wines from 41 states and 12 countries were judged by a panel of...
From Ohio to Missouri, Vignoles is earning the praise of critics and wine drinkers who are now recognizing the quality of regional wines made from hybrid grapes. Vignoles is an especially versatile grape; it...
The first non vinifera wine won Wine of the Year at the 2012 Indy International Wine Competition. River City Winery of New Albany, Indiana took the top prize for its 2011 Vignoles at the...
Walking into Vincent Negret’s back office at Cannon River Winery in Minnesota is like entering the laboratory of a mad scientist. Sticky notes and articles cover the walls – “I’m visual,” he says –...
The 2012 Uncork the Uplands wine and food festival was held at Huber Winery on July 21st, 2012. Uncork the Uplands featured wines and foods cultivated exclusively from the south-central region of Indiana known...
Bob Rohden, an original supporter of Illinois wine, passed away last month. Bob was a friend and consultant to many Illinois wineries. Publisher’s note: During June, Bob, who often went by “BobZaguy,” and I...
The results of the 2012 Mid-America Wine Competition have been released. The 2012 Mid-American Wine Competition was held July 13-15, 2012, in Iowa and focused only on the wines of the Midwest. The competition...
Trouble locating suitable land for your vines? Not sure if your vineyard will get the maximum amount of sunlight, right soils, or adequate air circulation? Worried about harvesting your blocks at the optimal...
Frontenac Grapes at Famous Fossil Winery, Freeport, Ill. Until the Japanese beetles came, Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery in Freeport, Illinois was certified biodynamic. That status changed in July, 2011, after Ken Rosmann discovered the...