Come Over October

Come Over October

The wine community is experiencing a crisis like we’ve never had before. People seem to have forgotten that wine has been the center of social gatherings for millennia. Karen McNeil, author of the Wine Bible, and several colleagues have created a promotion...
Banned Wine Labels

Banned Wine Labels

Sweden recently banned the wine label “Hello Kitty” due to concerns that it could appeal to children.  The Swedish alcohol regulatory authorities took issue with the use of the Hello Kitty character, which is a well-known and beloved cartoon associated...
Blue Zones Revisited

Blue Zones Revisited

The concept of the Blue Zones is tantalizing.  Several areas on this earth have an abundance of centenarians:  Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece.  In four places, people include a glass or two of wine daily with their...
The Changing Global Vineyard Landscape

The Changing Global Vineyard Landscape

Now that harvest has started with Verdelho, we’re looking forward to picking our Zinfandel soon.  This grape variety thrives in warm climates, making it historically well-suited to Amador’s hot summers. However, rising temperatures and extended growing seasons...

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