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Archive for August, 2015

just a While Ago – On 3 August in…

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Here's a look at what was happening on this day in... Read more

DSWE Gets New Partner, New Name

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Domaine Select Wine Estates has inked a new deal with Miami-based private equity group Walden Capital Management. The terms have not been disclosed, but as a part of the deal, the company has been renamed Domaine Select Wine & Spirits. A release from the company indicates that Walden brings both capital and management expertise to the partnership. Read more

Control of Pierce’s Disease by Phage

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Pierce's Disease (PD) of grapevines, caused by Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa (Xf), is a limiting factor in the cultivation of grapevines in the US. There are presently no effective control methods to prevent or treat PD. Read more