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 …

Alexander Valley Vineyards: An Old Schoolhouse, New Directions and a Dog named Cocoa too

The old schoolhouse was built over 150 years ago and sits on a hill overlooking the Alexander Valley and California highway 128. It's July in the early summer growing season and the grapevines are lush with clusters pre-veraison, cared for by the waters coming from the top of the Mayacamas Mountains that the land is …