The 2023 harvest at many northern California vineyards started a couple of weeks later than usual, and many winemakers say their 2023 grape crop will soon become exceptional wine. This year’s milder summer resulted in slower ripening, so winemakers had grapes stay on the vines for longer “hang time”. More hang time not only increases …
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As more wineries adopt digital point-of-sale systems, more and more customers have been presented with a ‘Tip’ page prior to signing for their charges, and some are wondering “Why am I asked to tip for just buying a bottle of wine”? This is off-putting to customers. And trust me, it’s very uncomfortable for the winery …
The torrent of rains turned to cold snows in the lower elevations of California this past week. While snow is not unusual in the Sierra foothills, the blanket of snow over the hilly vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Livermore, and even Santa Barbara was truly rare. But just like all of the rains, even …
The recent January 2023 rains in California created floods, landslides, and chaos for many, but grape growers up and down the state are happy for more. A year of drought can result in yummy concentrated flavors in wine grapes, leading to intensely flavored wines. But too many years of drought dries up the water table, …
Winegirls were in Mardi Gras, marching in the Krewe of Cork parade through the New Orleans French Quarter as ‘Winos in Wonderland’ on Friday, February 18th. Carnival season is in full swing in New Orleans as locals and out-of-towners kick out the jams before the season of Lent, with parades back in 2022 after Covid …
Wishful thinking or valid research? The Daily Mail reported on February 11, 2022, that people who drink red wine had a 17 percent lower risk of catching Covid, while those who drank white wine had an 8 percent lower chance, compared to non-drinkers.Experts believe this is due to the polyphenol content, which can inhibit the …
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