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Sonoma producers protest new labelling law
Small producers in Sonoma County are angered by new legislation requiring them to label their wines Sonoma County even if they are part of specific sub-appellations.
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US consumers ‘confused’ by multiple Sonoma AVAs
Sonoma Valley has announced the launch of a new campaign to differentiate the region from the larger Sonoma Coast and even larger Sonoma County AVA.
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Paso Robles AVA producers apply to form sub-appellations
Winemakers in California's Paso Robles have applied to split the American Viticultural Area into 11 new sub-appellations to highlight its diversity to consumers.
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Where to eat and drink in Sonoma County
Sommelier Courtney Humiston is your guide...
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US imports: Argentina drops for first time in 11 years
Bottled imports from Argentina were down in 2012 after 11 years of consistent growth.
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New Zinfandel film debuts in Napa
A new film tracking the journey of Zinfandel from its Croatian roots to its status as a signature grape variety of California has debuted at a packed screening in the US state.
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Napa’s Long Meadow makes major Rutherford acquisition
Napa Valley's Long Meadow Ranch has recently purchased 36.4ha (90 contiguous acres) of prime vineyard property in the Rutherford appellation.
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‘Napa Pipe’ redevelopment to encourage urban wineries
A new development in the City of Napa may encourage 'wine ghettoes' where small-scale wineries can pool resources, officials say.
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Napa Valley to replant up to 15% of vineyards
A massive replanting that will uproot 15% of vineyards in Napa Valley over the next five to six years has begun, according to Napa Valley Grapegrowers.
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Moon Mountain on course for AVA status
Winemakers on the mountainous eastern slopes of Sonoma Valley may soon be part of California’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), which contains some of the country’s most historic vineyards.
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‘Consumers will win’ as record California vintage announced
The 2012 harvest in California is a record both in terms of grapes crushed and the prices paid for grapes, resulting in what one consultant called ‘a fantastic market for consumers’.
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Jim Barrett of Chateau Montelena dies
James L Barrett, founder of Napa Valley's Chateau Montelena, has died at the age of 86 - 'of a life well lived', as his son Bo said.
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Coppola buys Geyser Peak
Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma announced last Monday that it has purchased Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville.
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Paul Draper honoured as ‘Winemakers’ Winemaker’
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Interview: Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena
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Second El Bulli auction brings total to $2.7m
The second auction of more than 8,000 bottles from El Bulli’s wine cellar has taken place in New York, bringing the total raised from the two auctions to US$2.7m.
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To Kalon vineyard renamed in honour of Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi Winery has renamed a block of the renowned To Kalon vineyard 'Robert's Block' in honour of the late patriarch in his centenary year.
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Former Screaming Eagle co-owner to open Santa Barbara County boutique hotel and restaurant
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars unveil $7m design for new visitor centre
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley unveiled the design for a new visitor centre that's been 10 years in the making at a ceremony held at the estate this week.
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Duckhorn acquires Hopland winemaking facility
Duckhorn Wine Company has acquired a 76,000 square foot winemaking facility and 32 acres of vineyards in the Mendocino town of Hopland.
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New AVAs won’t confuse consumers, insist winemakers
Wine producers in the newly-created American Viticultural Areas of Moon Mountain and Ballard Canyon have insisted the new sub-appellations will help consumers, not confuse them.
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California 2013 vintage set to equal heights of 2012
California is heading for another strong vintage in 2013, according to producers, but some are concerned about tank capacity as the harvest draws to a close.
