Generational shifts, economics and pandemic effects are the reality in the Golden State.
The California “Winecession” is Upon Us
Stonewood Wine honored as top Wine Influencer
(TEMECULA, CA) - Stonewood Wine (aka Stonewood Wine Merchants, LLC) has been honored by LuxLife magazine as part of its annual Food and Drink awards for 2025. The Michigan-based influencer has been selected as “Best Wine Influencer - USA” by the awards committee for its focus on family owned start up wine brands and brand …
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Luxury Labels Flourish Despite 2024’s “Winecession”
Photo: Sunset Magazine. Let them eat cake… I am reminded of the infamous quote by Marie Antoinette decrying her poor constituents prior to the French Revolution. Today the phrase is more associated in marketing circles for the ultralux spending habits of the wealthiest 1-5% that seems disassociated from the mainstream economy. Jewelry, travel, ultralux cars …
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2024 Oregon Wine Report: Vintages Move Beyond the Nightmare of Fires with New Offerings
Cordon trained vines at Durant It's always a treat to explore the rich wine culture of Portland and the Willamette Valley. The recent visit was no exception - family, friends, food, and of course, exquisite wine. The 2021 and 2022 vintages are truly exceptional, despite the devastating fires of 2020. And there's good news for …
Austrian Varietals find a Home in Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula
(Originally published in the Napa Valley Wine Academy blog) https://napavalleywineacademy.com/austrian-varietals-find-a-home-in-northern-michigans-leelanau-peninsula/
2022 Oregon Wine and Field Report
2017 and 2019 Set the Stage for Oregon Library Wines while 2020 Vintage bely Wildfire Choices Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley are shaping their portfolios with several distinctive vintages that will set the tone for years to come. From the near-perfect 2017 vintage, the tranquil 2019 vintage, and the much-maligned 2020 “fire vintage” this year’s …
When Alsace meets Columbia Valley
https://youtu.be/UdbLsNso2X0 2021 Oasis Vineyard Riesling Columbia Valley by Gonzales Wine Company. I love ❤️ PNW Riesling for the crisp, dry Alsatian experience and Cristina’s offering is no exception. Clear lemon color. Medium [+] intensity aromas of pear, honeysuckle, blossom, green apple and some trace minerality with developing characteristics. Dry with medium [+] acid on the …
Will Travel for Wine! The Future of Vino-tourism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecyOYS3koH4&t=68s (April 23, 2022) The #wine tourism global market size is expected to more than triple by 2030 to ~29.6B euros. This week a US District Court in Florida struck down the CDC mask guidelines across America, albeit within days of its expiration. Wine enthusiasts have padded their cellars to the point of overflow during …
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2022 California Wine and Field Report
Cass Vineyard and surrounding foothills of Paso Robles AVA 2018 and 2019 vintages shine, while many in Napa hang dry 2020 for insurance The 2022 wine and field report consists of tastings across 12 AVAs from Temecula to Paso Robles and into Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The tastings cover over 50 wines with 25 specific …
Field Report from Santa Barbara County: Rockets Red Wines
The town of Los Alamos lies in North Santa Barbara County along the Highway 101 that stretches along the coast of California. Once you exit US-101 onto CA-135 you have a choice: north to Vandenberg AFB or south into town along the old road that once was a stagecoach route. It is this point of …
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