Vineyards across the Midwest are preparing to bring in the last of their grapes. Compared to 2012’s drought and frost affected yields, many vineyards are reporting bigger crops and good quality fruit. However, too...
The headline to this story is probably an over statement, but as reported in Midwest Producer, the Nebraska wine industry is doing well. Under it first full time executive director, Jennifer Montgomery, Nebraska wine...
The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association (NWGGA) recently hosted an international business delegation at Soaring Wings Winery in Springfield, according to Jennifer K. Montgomery, Executive Director Nebraska Wine & Grape Growers Association Sponsored by...
See related story: 2015 Midwest Wine Conference Preview With the exception of the first weekend in February, the Midwest wine conference schedule runs continuously from mid-January through early March. (The only open weekend during...
From Harvest Public Media comes news that a bill to protect grape growers from herbicide damage has stalled in the Nebraska state legislature. Look to Midwest Wine Press for updates about the federal approval...
Grape breeder Ed Swanson has been working 15 years to develop hybrid wine grapes with tannic structures that appeal to the American palate. Now Swanson is planning to release a ground breaking new red...
The Mid-American Wine Competition in Des Moines was the first major American wine competition to judge wine in relation to food pairings. Chief judge Doug Frost of Kansas City, one of only three people in...
Spring is here and the busy summer season is quickly approaching for wineries. Visitors will soon flock in droves to wineries to enjoy the weather, the wine aromas and the unbeatable Midwest winery experience. To...
According to the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) the number of federal winery licenses in the 11 state Midwest Wine Press market area grew to 1,243 in 2013. This is a...
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (4/15/2013) -All the world is a stage as wines made from grapes grown in cold climates around the globe are judged at the 5th Annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition...