Sep 28, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
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...
Sep 21, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
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...
Sep 14, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
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...
Aug 30, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
The wine industry is facing challenging times. The community in Amador County was taken aback by the sudden news that Terra d’Oro is shutting down its tasting room and putting the winery up for sale. Adding to the poignancy, this winery was the first established...
Aug 24, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
International Cabernet Day is celebrated on the Thursday before Labor Day each year. It originated to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world’s most popular and widely planted grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted grape in the world. ...
Aug 10, 2024 | Blog, Weekly Wine Adventure
July is a “fair” time to be in Northern California—and we’re not referring to the weather—it’s HOT! July in Northern California means it is state and county fair time. The Amador County Fair, with a history as far back as 1887, just closed last week. Origin of County...
