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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, Wine Reference, Wine Trivia

Article: I Want Mour(vedre)

Mourvèdre is like a middle brother. It’s not big and strong like Syrah. Syrah exudes power, even when Auntie Viognier pins a little white fl...

Also labeled: Biodynamic, Food Pairing, Grenache, Paso Robles wineries, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sonoma Wineries, Syrah

Article: J Vineyards & Winery Certified Sustainable by CSWA

J Vineyards & Winery has announced it has been certified sustainable in...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Green Wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sonoma Wineries, Sparkling Wine, Sustainability, White Wine, Wine Business

Article: 20+ Wine Events for the Weekend, January 13 - 15, 2012

Now that all the New Year's hoopla is over and the consequent hangovers are past, Northern California wineries are celebrating winter. Those wineries that don't have snow — and most d...

Also labeled: Art, Chocolate, El Dorado County wineries, Food, Food Pairing, Italian Varieties, Lifestyle, Lodi Wineries, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Sonoma Wineries, White Wine, Wine Education, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism

Article: Fort Ross-Seaview AVA Approved within Sonoma Coast

On December 14, 2011, the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sonoma Wineries, Syrah, White Wine, Wine Reference, Wine Tourism, Zinfandel

Article: “Strong Victory for Organic Winemakers” is a Loss for Consumers and Common Sense

Let me be clear. I have no general issues with organic foods or wines made from organically- grown grapes. In fact, I believe many of the best wines made today are derived from either...

Also labeled: Alcohol and the Law, Biodynamic, Green Wineries, Lifestyle, Mendocino County Wineries, Wine Business, Wine Education, Wine Trends, Winemaking

Article: Harvest 2011 in Paso Robles and Freshly-Picked Roussanne at Tablas Creek Vineyards

I have just spent three days visiting with wineries in Paso Robles. The weather was great with cool mornings and warm, occasionally hot, days under a clear blue sky. Harvest...

Also labeled: Blog, Grenache, Paso Robles wineries, Rhone varietals, White Wine, Wine Trends

Article: 2012 Vintners Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) announced seven new inductees to the Vintners Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at the...

Also labeled: Famous Winemaker, Livermore Valley Wineries, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Wine Education, Wine Personalities, Wine Reference, Wine Tasting Events

Article: 2008 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Napa Valley came through the 2008 vintage better than many northern California AVAs. It was little-effected by the wildfires or their smoke and suffered fewer extreme weather conditions. That said, it was still a challenging year,...

Also labeled: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Famous Winemaker, Merlot, Napa Valley wineries, Red Wine, Syrah, Value, Wine Reviews

Article: Wine Terms: What is Millerandage?

There is typically little variation in the size of grapes on a single bunch. Millerandage refers to a condition where there a numerous very small berries on bunch along with those...

Also labeled: Wine Reference, Pinot Noir

Article: Photos - A Misty Morning Harvest at Gloria Ferrer Vineyards

Yesterday, I joined in on the last day of harvest 2011 at Gloria Ferrer Caves and...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sonoma Wineries, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reference

Article: On Site for the First Day of Napa Valley's 2011 Harvest

2011 has been another cool vintage in Northern California. Most vineyards are running at least two weeks behind their typical ripening pace. However, even in years such as this harvest...

Also labeled: Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine

Article: Warming Threatens Future of Premium Napa County Wine Grapes: Research

A new study indicates that Napa County could suffer a loss of 50-70% in available acreage for growing of high-quality wine grapes by 2039. This decrease would be due...

Also labeled: Napa Valley wineries, Sustainability, Wine Business, Wine Trends

Article: To Kalon to be named State Vineyard of the Year

As part of the annual California State Fair Wine...

Also labeled: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Napa Valley wineries, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Wine Reference, Wine Tourism

Article: Vintners Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees

On Monday, November 8, I attended a luncheon at which the five 2011 inductees to the

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Famous Winemaker, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sonoma Wineries, White Wine, Wine Personalities, Wine Reference, Wine Tourism, Winemaking, Zinfandel

Article: Thoughts on 2010 Vintage from Sierra Foothills

Fermentation begins...

Also labeled: El Dorado County wineries, Wine Business, Wine Trends, Winemaking

Article: Jordan Winery Celebrates the Tradition of Harvest Lunches

Harvesting grapes by hand is hard work. To make sure you get the grapes when they're cold, you need to start early in the morning — 2AM early. It's very important to harvest grapes cold b...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Education

Article: Take A Harvest Tour At Niner Estates

Many wineries offer tours these days, but few offer comprehensive tours during harvest. This is a very busy time for wineries. They are under the gun to get the fruit in and...

Also labeled: Paso Robles wineries, Wine Education, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism, Winemaking

Article: On Biodynamic Wine Tasting Days and Bad Science

Late last summer, there was a bit of a buzz around the concept of biodynamic wine tasting days. The idea is that different aspects of wine are more or less prominent on certain types of...

Also labeled: Video, Wine Reference, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Trends

Article: Terroir is Money

A truly unique product feature or benefit is a very powerful selling tool. Coca Cola and KFC safeguard their recipes more carefully than some countries do state secrets....

Also labeled: Wine Business, Wine Education, Wine Reference, Wine Trends, Winemaking
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