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Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, Calif., is one of Sonoma County's newer wineries, having opened its doors just three years ago, in August 2015. But Bob and Sandy Comstock had been [...]

A study applies several nonnormal error distributions to a dataset of wines in order to identify the nonnormal error distributions which best predict the average prices of hedonic wines. Results indicate that the log-logistic distribution predicts the average price of all wines accurately, but the performance of the distributions varies according to the price range.

Soren Kierkegaard famously remarked that life must be lived forwards but can only be understood backwards. If the past is any guide, Randall Grahm's seemingly oddball, eccentric leanings have consistently [...]

Grapes make or buy decisions of wineries under the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa) are examined with regard to transaction costs and product quality. Findings show that high-quality wineries are more likely to do vertical integration than low-quality wineries, and that a winery's size contributes to its make or buy decisions.

The limestone formations of the Gigondas have allowed wine growers and producers to manufacture some of the best wines of the regions. Profiles of four wine growers in the region who produce some of the finest wines of the region are presented.

The intention of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, the new owner of Altesino, the major Montalcino producer in the Tuscan wine industry, to maintain the traditional style and quality even while slowly improving the winery is discussed.

The manner in which Ulises Valdez, a former illegal immigrant from Mexico, has built a successful and trusted wine yard management business from scratch is presented.

The life and career of wine producer Bernard Magrez, who is determined to continue in his quest for consumer satisfaction, are discussed. He insists he will not surrender to criticism within the wine industry about his modern winemaking methods and aggressive marketing.

The manner in which the superlative quality of the 1997 vintage Italian wines has become the benchmark of their quality and also illustrative of the ability of Italian winemakers is discussed.

The excellence and commitment of Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards over the years has earned him Distinguished Service Award in 2007 for his contribution to the wine industry.

The positive changes implemented by wine producers after the end of apartheid in South Africa are described.

The efforts of America's Mariani family over the years to popularize Brunello di Montalcino as one of Italy's premier wines are discussed.

Details of the world' best Sangiovese-based di Montalcino wine which is produced in Tuscany region in Italy are presented.

The year 2005 has produced the best young vintage for Burgundy wine as they are ripe, vibrant and balanced and have a juicy, fleshy midpalate and they reflect their individual terroirs. The good year is due to the perfect weather conditions and the demand is extraordinary, unlike any vintage seen in the last 20 years of business.

Chilean vintners are producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons, Carmeneres and Pinot Noirs, but have remained a static group with no new winegrowers coming in. Diversity in varietals as well as in wineries is necessary for the growth of more outstanding wineries and wines in Chile.

Grace and Ken Evenstad of Domain Serene have helped lift the image of Oregon wine industry. Domain Serene has produced more than two dozen wines scoring ninety points on a hundred point scale.

A number of outstanding Malbecs from exciting new wineries is the reason Argentina's wine industry is expanding and improving at a rapid pace. Malbec has become the unrivaled star of Argentina and Malbec specialist Achaval-Ferrer has made the highest-rated wine three years in a row, Finca Altamira Mendoza 2004 and the Finca Bella Vista Mendoza 2004.

Some of the small, family-owned domaines that are contributing to Chateauneuf-du-Pape's increasing status as a source of unique, high quality wines are presented. La Bastide St. -Dominique, Charles Bravay and Domaine de la Cote de I'Ange are some of the nine family-owned domaines helping lead Chateauneuf-du-Pape to new levels of quality.

Don Sebastiani has spent much of his life in wine and it was only natural for him to work with his sons. Sebastiani has reinvented himself as an agile competitor in value wines, since parting ways with the family business.

A study on broker intervention in wine transactions is conducted with an aim at identifying the determinants of broker intervention in wine exchange. The framework is based on transaction cost analysis and demonstrates that some characteristics of the parties and the transaction influence the likelihood of broker intervention.

Business diversification strategies of Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni, which reaped success for the company, are discussed.

Owning a winery conjures up images of tanned, relaxed 'beautiful people' sipping handcrafted Cabernets around a harvest table groaning with gourmet fare. 'What a lifestyle,' you sigh. 'Now there's a [...]

America's east coast is experiencing a quiet wine revolution, the Empire State or regions in and around New York have many small vineyards that make excellent wines. The Empire State's wine region offers beautiful vineyards, boutique wineries, fine dining and distinctive culture.