The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, also known as the Keystone State given its crucial role in holding everyone together during the American Revolution, has been a major wine state for a very long time. Around 1740, a vinifera-labrusca cross was discovered near Philadelphia, and was named Alexander after the gardener who found it. In 1786, Frenchman … Read more

Shutdown Devastation: A Partial List Here we go::Absent a miracle before midnight tomorrow, we’ll have an unnecessary government shutdown reflecting the political paralysis in Washington once again. In addition, a credible rumor has the far right House members seeking to dump Kevin McCartthy as Speaker next week, which would just prolong the pain. There’s plenty … Read more

Oregon wines have rocketed into national and international recognition in a very short time due to a synergistic blend of diverse factors: geography, climate, research, sustainability, grape selection, focused promotion, visionary pioneers, new investors, reliable funding, effective trade associations, friendly legislators, a loyal consumer base—and awesome wines. Like all states, Oregon made wine early on, … Read more

Shutdown Showdown URGENT: If you need wine label approvals, submit them to TTB ASAP ahead of a possible government shutdown that could start in a week. If that does happen, all TTB activities will cease, causing a significant backlog that could last weeks or months. (However, you’ll still have to pay your taxes.) ”They just … Read more

Oklahoma Wine Country Wine production was significant in the 1920’s in Oklahoma, which then suffered the double whammy of Prohibition followed by the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s. Today’s wineries produce a wide range of wines from different species of grape along with various fruits and honey. The Oklahoma Grape Industry Council provides education and … Read more