Supreme Court Comes Down in Favor of Interstate Commerce Over State Regulation

July 1, 2019

Wine pundits are cheering a U.S. Supreme Court opinion handed down last week, with some going so far as to predict the death of the three-tier system because of it. While the case had nothing to do with distribution, many believe the Court has paved the way for other challenges where interstate commerce is at issue, including prohibitions on direct shipping. Photo: Sang Hyun Cho

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Successful Reboot at UNR Valley Road Vineyard; Committed Volunteers Needed

June 28, 2019

Two vineyards owned by the University of Nevada are responding to care under a recently-hired program director with viticulture expertise. Newly planted vines will soon peek over their sleeves in the north vineyard. The older south vineyard is expected to produce a useful harvest.

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Growers Weigh Forming a Nevada Association

November 7, 2018

A group of 15 vineyard owners who have 1,000 or more vines has gathered twice recently under the rubric Big Growers. At future meetings, the growers will explore the potential value in forming a statewide association.

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Beer from ‘the Middle of Everywhere’: Tonopah and Virginia City Breweries Take Off with Statewide Distribution Deal

November 7, 2018

Tonopah Brewing Company and its northern sibling, The Virginia City Brewery recently signed with mega-distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The two locations produce two distinct brands.

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Raley’s Puts Focus on Wine Education and Regional Experiments

November 7, 2018

On the heels of an event featuring Nevada Sunset at a Reno Raley’s supermarket, we learn the grocer has enjoyed a beverage sales spike due in part to wine education for staff and customers. Raley’s Stores employ wine stewards, who guide customers “to experiment with different brands and regions they may have not tried before.”

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Newly Launched Reno Wine Distributor Turns in Energetic Performance

September 2, 2018

Just months after launching a distributorship intended to boost Nevada’s fledgling wine producers, Chuck Harter’s Reno Wine Distributors scored new retail exposure for Nevada Sunset and at least one California mountain winery. Click headline for full story.

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News Tips Welcome at Grape Basin News

January 5, 2017

Grape Basin News has just launched. Look for comprehensive coverage of Nevada’s wine industry. You can send news tips from the contact page.

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Check out the Grapevine

December 18, 2016

Grape Basin News has a gossip page, of sorts. It’s the good kind — no unconfirmed rumors, just newsy items encountered around town. It’s vetted and verified, and so far,…

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Join the Vino 100 Wine Club

December 22, 2018

As a Vino 100 Wine Club member, you get a global selection of wines that may not be available, or may only be present in limited quantity in our store. They are exclusive to you as a Vino 100 Wine Club member. Each bottle will reflect our commitment to bringing you the finest wines from our search. No membership fee just $35 each month. You get: * Two bottles of the amazing, hand selected wines * Complimentary glass of wine during Wine Club pick up * 10% Coupon Towards any bottle of wine. * Tech sheet to learn about featured wines * A recipe to pair with each wine * Selected events for Wine Club members only *  Your choice of 1 White/1 Red, 2 Reds, or 2 Whites * HUGE VALUE!!! Typically the Value exceeds $50! Questions? Call 775.851.8466