Since arriving in California in the early 1980’s, Donald Patz has worn many hats in the wine industry. From starting in sales at Flora Springs Winery to being a founding partner at Patz & Hall Winery, Patz has endured the ups and downs of the wine business. After selling Patz & Hall to Chateau Ste. Michelle winery, he would go on to establish the Donald Patz Wine Group, which is a combination of three small producer brands.
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U.S. wine direct-to-consumer sales continue to climb even as pandemic lessens
Changes in the wine industry ushered in as a result of the pandemic are here to stay, especially the trend of consumers ordering more wine online, according to an industry panel assembled Thursday at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Farm Bureau: California winegrape harvest up slightly from 2020
Between wildfire smoke and the drought, California winegrape growers have been having a rough couple of years. Too much smoke during the 2020 fire season led to a wave of smoke-exposure rejections from wineries, while 2021’s drought and heat led to thirsty vines struggling to support the crop.
Oregon’s McMinnville Wine Classic Set for Jan. 8
Based about an hour from Portland, Oregon, the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic will hold its annual wine contest on January 8, 2022. In its 29th year, the competition is open to all Oregon wineries and has recently announced a list of expert wine judges from across the industry.
Wining and dining this holiday season, courtesy of the mid-Willamette Valley
People are setting their tables and loosening up their belts in preparation for holiday dinners — turkey, the Christmas goose, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and, most importantly, wine.