Napa Valley’s Audacious Journey Down the Wine Tech Rabbit Hole

Napa Valley’s Audacious Journey Down the Wine Tech Rabbit Hole
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 ...

The Resounding Success of ROAR in the Santa Lucia Highlands

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 family has cultivated a rich agricultural heritage spanning three generations ...

Rombauer Picks Santa Lucia Highlands For Pinot Noir

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 ...

Revolutionizing Wine through Innovation and Sustainability: Alileo Wines, From Sicily to Massachusetts

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 extreme business travelers–always on the move– others might say it was just plain serendipity ...

3 Steves Winery: Friendship, Resilience, and Exquisite Wines in Livermore Valley

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 passion for winemaking. It all started when three men named Steve - Steve Burman, Steve Melander, and Steve Ziganti - met at a shareholder meeting for another winery they had ...

Pushing Boundaries: Brandlin Estate’s Focus on Innovation and the Future of Mountain Winemaking in the Napa Valley

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 the 1870s. Once a homestead where the Brandlin family farmed orchard fruit and operated the local grain store and stagecoach, the estate eventually became a premier winery ...

Beneduce Vineyards – Fear not the Umlaut

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 I met owner/farmer/winemaker Mike Beneduce for a comprehensive – and impressive – portfolio tasting – plus an engaging conversation about winegrowing and winemaking ...

The 4th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition Announces Results

The 4th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition Announces Results
The 4th Annual Cabernet Franc Competition, founded and sponsored by Michael Kelly of California Wines & Wineries, took place on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at The Golf Club at Copper Valley in Copperopolis, California ...

Baldacci Family Vineyards: A Heartwarming Story of Family, Sustainability, and Exceptional Wines in Napa Valley

Baldacci Family Vineyards: A Heartwarming Story of Family, Sustainability, and Exceptional Wines in Napa Valley
Family dynamics can be challenging at times, but there is something about the bonds of blood that keep people united, especially when it comes to working together towards a common goal. This is particularly true for family owned businesses, where members often wear many hats and work long hours to ...

Kiona: From a Ten Acre Vineyard to a Thriving Operation in Red Mountain

Kiona: From a Ten Acre Vineyard to a Thriving Operation in Red Mountain
Since its establishment in 1975, Kiona Vineyards has come a long way. What started as a ten acre vineyard in the desert, pioneered by John and Ann Williams and their friends Jim and Pat Holmes, has now grown into a thriving operation that contributes significantly to the development of the ...