Wines Targeting Women Are Long on Legs, Short on Flavor

Freud struggled to find an answer to the question “What does a woman want?” Ninety-odd years later, some in the wine industry think they know.

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Bob Sessions has never had a drop of alcohol in his life. Yet at age 86, the teetotaler is eager to see if a natural compound found in red wine can combat disease.

Lenoir Gains Recognition

A Pierce's disease-tolerant winegrape succeeds in the South by Fritz Westover

Costs Published for Napa Grapegrowers

UC Cooperative Extension study details costs and returns based on Napa Cab

Wine Australia changes to pay as you go funding model

Wine Australia is changing its generic marketing activity on offer to a user pays format - the body argues it will give it a “neutral position” and allow it to be “more agile”.

Wines sampled at Taste Washington clunker-free

The Washington Wine Commission estimates that the 225 participating wineries poured more than 200,000 tastes from the 800-plus featured wines during the two-day event.

TEN's editor wonders how long before something similar happens in Texas.

Tech Maven Decries Wine's Innovation Problem

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The economics of truffle cultivation

Each year, more vintners are adding truffle orchards to their vineyard properties and many more are giving the idea serious consideration.

High Plains Vineyard Tour and Trade Show
Date: April 28, 2012
Location: Mallet Event Center, Levelland, TX

The High Plains has quickly become the most recognized and respected region of Texas in the production of wine grapes. The region produces some of the finest fruit that is the beginning of the finest Texas wines available for consumers today. With that in mind, several years ago the local producers began the High Plains Vineyard tour to give the wineries and others a first-hand look at the vineyards and the opportunity to interact with the grape producers. In recent years the tour has showcased Terry County, Texas, and this year the vineyards in and around Hockley County, Texas will be visited. For 2012 the event will include field visits to the vineyards, an all-day trade show with sponsors and wineries showcasing their products and will culminate in an evening of great wine, food, music and fun at the new Mallet Event Centerin Levelland

The evening portion of the event will include:
• Wine tasting from wineries all over Texas
• 3 course formal plate dinner with wine pairings provided by Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker and Messina Hof Winery.
• Door prizes from local businesses as well as individuals.
• Live music including Kenny Maines during the dinner portion and a dance featuring a top-rated local band.
• Silent auction
• Industry and insider news from local and regional grape experts.
• Great conversation, good times and good people.

Those of us with the High Plains Wine Growers would like you to know we truly appreciate your participation. This newly expanding industry has a local impact on businesses, residents, and is a great way to get involved and have a hand in the future of Texas wine production. The High Plains Winegrowers arc people that take pride in our families, work, region, and we are the rising stars in the Texas wine industry. If you need further information please call or e-mail.

Sincerely,

High Plains Winegrowers

Steve Newsom 806-638-6962 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chace Hill 806-928-4279 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Kyle Bingham 806-445-7744 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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