Bob Dylan once sang, “Admit the waters around you have grown,” and boy-oh-boy was he right. On the rugged and treacherous terrain of the wine industry, where fortunes are made and lost with every sip, the tides of change have swept through like a tempest, leaving many wine tech companies in its wake. […]
The Resounding Success of ROAR in the Santa Lucia Highlands
In the picturesque landscape of the Santa Lucia Highlands, in Monterey County, where rolling hills meet endless skies, the Franscioni ... Read More
Rombauer Picks Santa Lucia Highlands For Pinot Noir
Rombauer chardonnay, aka “cougar juice,” “Danville crack,” and “Vitamin R,” is prized for its buttery, creamy richness, all sourced from Sonoma County. So many people are now hooked on this soft and sophisticated chardonnay that getting your hands on it now is mater of luck, as it is tightly allocated. The 400k case Napa winery founded in 1980 devotes over 60% of its production to chardonnay, with sauvignon blanc, zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and merlot rounding out the portfolio ... Read More
Revolutionizing Wine through Innovation and Sustainability: Alileo Wines, From Sicily to Massachusetts
It was a chance encounter in 2001 that brought Alexandra Dane and Antonio Bertone together. Some might describe them as ... Read More
3 Steves Winery: Friendship, Resilience, and Exquisite Wines in Livermore Valley
The story of 3 Steves Winery is not just about exquisite wines, but also about friendship, resilience, and a deep ... Read More
Pushing Boundaries: Brandlin Estate’s Focus on Innovation and the Future of Mountain Winemaking in the Napa Valley
Nestled among the rugged terrain of Mount Veeder lies Brandlin Estate, a winery with a rich history dating back to ... Read More
Beneduce Vineyards – Fear not the Umlaut
In February 2023, I traveled to New Jersey to visit a few of their top wineries. One was Beneduce Vineyards, where ... Read More
