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The Cork Problem Jan. 12, 2021
You may recall the issue of so-called cork taint that ravaged the wine industry not so long ago. Man... Read More
Big Winners of 2020 Jan. 05, 2021
The many setbacks of 2020 notwithstanding, there were numerous bright spots for the wine industry ov... Read More
A Schramsberg for the Ages Dec. 22, 2020
When the late Jack and Jamie Davies purchased the historic Jacob Schram winery in Calistoga, Califor... Read More
Winery to Watch: Blackbird Vineyards Dec. 08, 2020
Conventional wisdom tells us that the Napa Valley's prominence in the world of fine wine is built up... Read More
Budget-Wine Strategies Dec. 01, 2020
Early on in my wine journey, I developed a healthy respect for budget wines, and not because I was c... Read More
Winery to Watch: St. Supery Nov. 10, 2020
NAPA, California — Cruising along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley is a feast for the eyes o... Read More
Napa Valley on the Rebound Nov. 03, 2020
NAPA, California — The drive south through the Napa Valley from Calistoga to St. Helena, along... Read More
Napa Valley Fire Update Oct. 27, 2020
On Oct. 20, CalFire announced the Napa Valley's devastating Glass fire was 100% contained. The Glass... Read More
Wine and Cheese Oct. 20, 2020
No matter your level of interest or knowledge, there is one thing you know about wine: Wine loves ch... Read More
Merlot Fights Back Oct. 13, 2020
October is Merlot Month. Before you yawn, consider this. Merlot was ascendant in the domestic wine m... Read More
Napa Valley Burning Oct. 06, 2020
The Napa Valley is on fire. The worldwide symbol of fine wine in America has been burning for more t... Read More
Temecula's Akash Winery Not the Usual Suspect Sep. 22, 2020
The results of a wine competition are often predictable. Round up the usual suspects and you will li... Read More
Somms Spot Value Wines Sep. 15, 2020
The conventional wisdom holds that most wine experts, including professional sommeliers, are somewha... Read More
Remembering the 2020 Vintage Sep. 08, 2020
Who could forget the vintage of 2020? Lightning strikes, out-of-control wildfires, an epic heat wave... Read More
Paradise Lost Aug. 25, 2020
When wildfires ravaged California wine country in 2017, four wine industry public relations pros swu... Read More
A Chardonnay Renaissance? Jun. 30, 2020
Once upon a time, chardonnay was a minor grape variety in the United States, even in the vineyards o... Read More
King of Cornas May. 26, 2020
Editor's Note: This column was first published in 2013 and updated for a 2020 release. Unlike many o... Read More
Winery to Watch: Scattered Peaks Apr. 21, 2020
Scattered Peaks is the pet project of Derek Benham, an avid surfer ("scattered peaks" is a surfing t... Read More
The Spring Break Apr. 14, 2020
While sitting at home awaiting the end of social distancing, it might be difficult to conjure up the... Read More
End of an Era Feb. 25, 2020
Just a few days ago, Merry Edwards posted pictures of her final day at the Merry Edwards Winery, whi... Read More
