Tornado and Hail Hit Famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard
Plus, the Spotted Lanternfly spreads across East Coast vineyards and remembering a Burgundy icon
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Allen Shoup, Pioneer of Washington Wines, Dies at 79
As the head of Chateau Ste. Michelle, he was a guiding force in establishing the state's reputation
France’s AXA Millésimes Buys Sonoma Coast’s Platt Vineyard
Plus, new owners for Bordeaux’s Château Climens and remembering Lucio Tasca d’Almerita, champion of Sicilian wines
Wine Industry Iconoclast Fred Franzia Dies at 79
The co-founder of Bronco Wine Company was known for launching "Two Buck Chuck" and for his outspoken opinions of the wine …
Washington Winemaker Ross Andrew Mickel Dies at 47
The young vintner, who went from sommelier to boutique winery owner, was lost in a seaplane crash near Seattle
Louis-Fabrice Latour, President of Burgundy's Maison Louis Latour, Dies at 58
The 11th generation to lead the prominent négociant, Latour expanded operations while improving quality
Joe Rochioli Jr., Russian River Valley's Pinot Pioneer, Dies at 88
Growing up on his family's Sonoma farm, the grapegrower and vintner saw potential in fine wine from his land
André Hugel, Alsace Champion and Leader of Famille Hugel Winery, Dies at 92
The 11th-generation member of one of Alsace's top wine families helped rebuild the business after World War II
Mitch Frank Named Senior Editor
Plus, EPI group buys Chianti Classico's Isole & Olena and remembering California winemaker Josh Jensen
Lucio Tasca d’Almerita, a Champion of Sicilian Wines, Dies at 82
At his family’s winery, he gained global respect for Sicily’s terroir by trying international grapes, then built on that …
Napa Valley Makes Way for Microwineries with New Ruling
Plus, Jackson Family Wines expands to Washington State and remembering wine legends Franco Allegrini and Jack Cakebread
Josh Jensen, Founder of Calera Wine Company, Dies at 78
The California pioneer turned his passion for Pinot Noir into one of the state's most recognized and celebrated wineries