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Article: Wine Quiz: Which Grape Originally Defined the Mokelumne River AVA in Lodi?

The Mokelumne River AVA was approved in 1992, along with the other six AVAs nested within the larger Lodi AVA. However, the Mokelumne River growing...

Also labeled: Lodi Wineries, Viticulture, Wine Reference

Article: Fun Facts about California Cabernet Sauvignon

As you’ve no doubt heard, Governor Jerry Brown has declared September, 2011 to be California Wine Month. It’s a well-deserved honor for the ind...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Red Wine, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Personalities, Wine Reference

Article: California Wine Facts

California crushed about 3.8 billion tons of wine grapes in 2011. The amount of white wine grapes crushed has not changed much in the last 20 years. The amount of red wine grapes crushed is 2.5 times greater now than it was in...

Also labeled: Wine Reference, Wine Trends, Wine Education

Article: Wine Bottle Sizes

Wine bottles that are other than the standard size have specific names. Of course, most everyone knows that a 1.5 liter bottle is a magnum. But the rest of the names are a bit hard to remember. We have trouble with that ourselves. So, for our...

Also labeled: Wine Reference, Wine Education