Posts Tagged ‘Nevada Wine’
Vegas Valley Introduces “The Sidewinder,” Nevada’s First Commercially Produced Cider
Vegas Valley started making hard cider as a strategy to boost the winery’s total Nevada fruit content. But the cider is a big hit, and now the question is, “how much more can we make?”
Read MoreVineyard Tour Brought Attention to Nevada Viticulture, Organizer Says
Twenty-two Northern Nevada vineyards were open last weekend for the annual public tour hosted by Nevada Vines & Wines. “Tourists” — who were primarily local members of the organization — wrapped up the two-day event at a tasting party devoted exclusively to Nevada wines. See photos from both events. Above: Dave Clark’s dog, Riley, enjoys shade from the vines at Clark’s Shadow Lane Vineyard in Sparks.
Read MoreLincoln County Grower’s First Commercial Harvest Produces Winning Wine
An award-winning white blend produced by up-and-coming winemaker Tim Burke came from the first commercial grape harvest in Lincoln County’s Pahranagat Valley. Grower Betsy Whipple is the valley’s pioneering viticulturist.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Revive University’s Valley Road Vineyard
The Desert Farming Initiative at UNR has put out a call for volunteers to help replant the north vineyard at its Valley Road property in Reno. Volunteers will help replace one acre of nine-year old Chardonnay that struggled and failed with other grape varieties that have done well on the Valley Road property, primarily Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Read MoreVegas Valley Winery, Twin Mustang Vineyard Grab Top Honors at Expanded Vines & Wines Competition
A bid by Nevada Vines & Wines to enhance its annual winemaker competition played out on Thursday, with 132 attendees at a show that featured comedy sketches, mock commercials by winemakers, and dozens of award-winning wines.
Read MoreEngine 8 Hits the Fast Track After a Long, Uphill Chug
Engine 8 Urban Winery celebrated its long-awaited grand opening on Saturday, packed with well-wishers.
Read MoreWine Academy Heads for Third Year, 9 Slots Remain for 2019 Session
The year-long Academy program starts in the early spring with vineyard tending. After the harvest, the students move inside and spend the winter making wine. Instructor and founder Joe Bernardo says he’s going into year three with a more sophisticated approach to teaching the program. Complete 2019 class schedule included here.
Read MoreNevada Growers Get Serious, Look to Washington State for Organization Model
Nevada’s nascent association of grape growers sought inspiration this week at a presentation in Reno from the Washington Winegrowers. Ensuing discussion among the attendees suggests that a top priority for Nevada growers might be creating a financing structure, and developing an advocacy group.
Read MoreUpdate: Engine 8 Winery Expects to Open Ahead of Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing like a construction project to slow down a business plan. That’s the case in Victorian Square, where the City of Sparks cleared the way last summer for its first urban winery. After a series of delays, Mike and Wendi Rawson are now optimistic that they’ll open their Engine 8 Winery in late January.
Read MoreUniversity Vineyard at Valley Road to be Revived, Financially Self-Sustaining
About two thousand vines at a University of Nevada agriculture project will be nursed back to health, with the hope they’ll produce enough fruit to support future oenology and winemaking classes — and perhaps even a UNR wine label. But there are challenges ahead.
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