Stories from Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog

  1. Bill Would Make it Easier for Non-Profit Events to Sell Wine

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    Assemblymember Noreen Evans (D ??? Santa Rosa), chairwoman of the Assembly Select Committee on Wine, has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1964 to facilitate the sale of donated wine at non-profit events. State Senator Pat Wiggins (D ??? Santa Rosa) co-authored… Full Story »

  2. Bottle Shock debuts at Sundance: The story of Ch??teau Montelena

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    ‘Bottle Shock’ Waves Sent Through Wine Country The 1976 Paris Tasting was a defining moment is the history of California Wine Country. The performance of Chateau Montelena???s 1973 Napa Valley Chardonnay and Stags Leap Wine Cellars??? 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon brought… Full Story »

  3. New California Alcohol Tax is Considered

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    California Alcohol Tax With California is facing a $14 billion budget deficit, politicians and public policy groups are looking for ways to make up for the shortfall. One proposal is to increase the tax on distilled liquor, beer and wine.… Full Story »

  4. Illness is Infecting California???s Syrah Vineyards

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    Trouble in California’s Vineyards An illness is infecting Syrah vines through California, causing concern amongst many winemakers. Although no one knows for sure what is causing the ailment, many experts believe it may be what is known as “Syrah Decline”… Full Story »

  5. UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Recieves $12.5 Million Gift

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    The UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Department received a donation of $12.5 million that will fund projects in dire need of money. This donation came at a very important time in enology and viticulture research, as Australia is spending more… Full Story »

  6. When Weather affects Harvest: A Winery???s Response

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    Harvest can be a beautiful time for winery owners, viticulturalists and winemakers. When conditions are right, the fruit comes off exactly as planned, and the vineyard staff can exert full control over the entire process. However, when conditions take a… Full Story »

  7. Napa Valley Vintners Set to Donate $8.8 Million to Charity

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    The Napa Valley Vintners will donate $8.8 million to several charities at a ceremony to be held at Copia on November 3rd. Beneficiaries include non-profits focusing on affordable housing, healthcare and youth services. The funds were raised by the Napa… Full Story »

  8. Michael-David Winery Wins Case for Small Wineries

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    The complexity and absurdity of the three tier distribution system is something that the average consumer rarely thinks about. And rightly so, who cares how it gets to your grocery store or favorite restaurant, right? What matters is that your… Full Story »

  9. New line of Wines benefit Breast Cancer Research; Ironically, Wine Causes Breast Cancer

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    A new line of wines recently launched as part of a fundraising campaign to fight breast cancer. Cleavage Creek wines feature models that are survivors of the disease that affects millions of women world wide. Winery owner Budge Brown said,… Full Story »

  10. 5 Excellent California Syrahs for Under $20

    Cal Wineries Blog: A California Wine Blog &bull Sep 17, 2008

    In the spirit of Dr. Debs??? fantastic blog, Good Wine Under $20 , I thought I???d post 5 of my personal favorite California Syrahs for under $20. This list is by no means exhaustive, but represents some of the excellent… Full Story »

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