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Fires in California wine country: Latest as 2020 harvest gets underway
Firefighters reported progress in their efforts to contain large wildfires in northern California.
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Opus One Winery appoints new CEO
Chris Lynch will assume the role with immediate effect
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Napa Valley’s historic Burgess Cellars sold to Heitz owner
Historic producer joins Lawrence family portfolio in Napa Valley...
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New Super Tuscan Solaia and Cheval des Andes wines released
New cases of Latour 2009, plus the latest vintages of Masseto, Opus One and Château de Beaucastel's Hommage à Jacques Perrin have all been released
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Napa Valley Vintners launches ‘future releases’ campaign
More than 150 Cabernets set for pre-release
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Heitz Cellar: Producer profile
Matthew Luczy investigates the history of Heitz Cellar...
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Arnot-Roberts: producer profile
One of California's most influential wineries...
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California wineries and restaurants told to shut indoor spaces
But outdoor tastings are still happening in several areas, including Napa Valley.
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Opus One CEO to depart for Meadowood Napa Valley role
David Pearson has been appointed managing director of The Meadowood Estate in Napa Valley.
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Napa wineries start to reopen for visitors
Napa Valley wineries have started to reopen their tasting rooms...
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Caymus Vineyards sues California governor over shut tasting rooms
Caymus Vineyards has said it is filing a lawsuit against California’s governor, alleging that Napa Valley wineries have suffered ‘unfair treatment’ in the state's plan to relax coronavirus lockdown rules.
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California wineries prepare for visitors and a new normal
Visitors to California wineries in Napa Valley, Sonoma and beyond can expect new rules if tasting rooms are allowed to reopen, but there will also be fresh experiences to try.
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Napa winery tasting rooms stay shut but Oregon reopens
Tasting rooms have started to reopen for visitors in Oregon under strict health and safety conditions.
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Mayacamas: Producer profile
The Mount Veeder estate lauded for its ageworthy Cabernets long before the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting...
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Napa Valley wineries open cellars for online sale
From 30-year-old Zinfandel to rare varietal bottlings...
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Producer profile: Trinchero Family Estates
From an accidental Napa Valley rosé to one of the world’s most powerful wine brands
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Napa to Pauillac: Tasting new releases from Château Latour owner Artemis
New releases, including Château Latour 2012...
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Cakebread Cellars: A Napa stalwart
How the waterlogged 2019 vintage wines are faring and a few current releases
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Premiere Napa Valley 2020 auction raises $3.9m
The auction saw a record 71 winning bidders...
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Promontory: Harlan’s rugged Napa territory
A four-wine vertical from this boutique Napa winery
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Must see Napa and Sonoma wineries: Five new openings from old favourites
Wineries are in turn building stunning, state-of-the-art hospitality centers...
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Smith Haut Lafitte owners buy Napa Valley winery
The owners of Château Smith Haut Lafitte have said they are excited to own a vineyard estate in Napa Valley
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Freemark Abbey’s Ted Edwards becomes winemaker emeritus after 40 years
Freemark Abbey’s director of winemaking, Ted Edwards, has become winemaker emeritus after four decades at the helm, with Kristy Melton as new head winemaker.
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Margrit Mondavi: California wine and food pioneer dies
She made California wine relevant to food and art lovers...
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Silverado Vineyards owner and ex-Disney CEO Ron Miller dies
From film to wine: Walt Disney's son-in-law...
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Napa winery owner John Shafer dies
Winery owner John Shafer has died at the age of 94.
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Diamond Creek co-founder ‘Boots’ Brounstein dies
One of the pioneering generation of Napa Valley wine producers, has died at the age of 92.
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Carson Demmond’s top US wines of 2016
Our contributor picks her favourites
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William Kelley’s top American fine wines of 2016
2016 has been a year filled with great wines and thrilling tastings...
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Californian Cabernet 2013: Top five wines of the vintage
Top wines from a lauded vintage...
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Gallo buys prized Napa Valley winery Pahlmeyer
California wine giant E&J Gallo has bought Napa Valley’s highly regarded Pahlmeyer winery in the latest of several upmarket acquisitions in recent years.
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Anson: A masterclass in Napa Valley Cabernets
Jane Anson explores the history of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and evaluates ten different wines from across the region spanning 25 years.
