June 2002
June 28, 2002
The Importance of Barrels
Janice Fuhrman's article, Over a barrel: The art of making the containers for aging wine is expanding from France to Napa, Sonoma in SFGate explains the current trends in barrel making. Many consumers are unaware...Posted by Sasha at 12:04 PM
June 27, 2002
Wine grapes are now San Luis Obispo County's top crop
According to an Associated Press article, Wine grapes are now San Luis Obispo County's top crop. on SFGate, SLO County is being recognized for the outstanding quality of grapes. The article reports, Wine grape earnings...Posted by Sasha at 01:04 PM
Affordable Housing for Workers
Finally, the wine industry is providing affordable housing to the backbone of the industry, the migrant farm workers. The handling and picking of grapes is critical in making a great wine. The farm workers hard...Posted by Sasha at 12:36 PM
June 26, 2002
Does vintage matter?
In her San Francisco Chronicle article Does vintage matter?: It's a debate that has winemakers, critics and consumers battling over the meaning of a year, Karen MacNeil poses some interesting questions: Do vintages really matter?...Posted by Sasha at 05:40 PM
Yahoo Announces Wine Auction Deal
My employeer, Yahoo!, has decided to get in the wine industry despite its complexities. According to Kevin Wolverton's article, Yahoo uncorks wine auction deal , on News.com today. As part of the companies' multiyear deal,...Posted by Sasha at 10:37 AM
June 25, 2002
Wine Tasting & Sensory Charts
Many people create frameworks for describing the sensory experience of wine. UC Davis' Ann Noble is famous for her "Wine Aroma Wheel". In 1999, as I was developing a palate, I wanted to describe the...Posted by Sasha at 01:33 PM
Weather Report: Healdsburg (Coffaro Winery Weather Station)
As of 11:36am, the current weather conditions at Coffaro Estate Winery are: Hopefully this will be the heat that Casey from Eaglepoint was hoping for....Posted by Sasha at 12:00 PM
Report from Eric Glomski
I called Eric, the Winemaker at David Bruce, on his cell phone this afternoon. He was cruising around Paso Robles, checking up on their Central Coast grapes. Last week, he went up to the Russian...Posted by Sasha at 09:59 AM
June 24, 2002
More California wine consumed
The San Francisco Business Journal reports: "More people are drinking wines made or owned by companies in California, according to a report on wine consumption" Total wine consumption went up 1 percent in the United...Posted by Sasha at 10:43 AM
The Current Villian: Glassy Wine Sharpshooter
Temecula grape growers say vine-destroying Pierce's disease has cost them nearly $18 million -- double earlier estimates, according to relief claims filed with the county. Federal relief funds planned for only $7 million. 35 Temecula...Posted by Sasha at 10:24 AM
June 21, 2002
Zinfandel: NYT Article on Amador County
In California Gold Country, a New Rush for Old Wine By SALLY McGRANE NYTIMES Here are some key excerpts from a NY Times Article on the Sierra Foothills wineries: The region starting around the town...Posted by Sasha at 11:32 AM
June 20, 2002
Robert Parker's Vintage Chart (2001)
The (in)famous Robert Parker has updated his Vintage Chart to include the 2001 Harvest on his site, eparker. His highest rating was 96 (out of 100) for California Cabernets. Thankfully, the year of my first...Posted by Sasha at 04:40 PM
Update on grapes sources
Pinot Noir I'm still on my quest to find excellent quality grapes from respected Russian River vineyards at reasonable prices. I left a message with Sapphire Hill praising them on an excellent showing of their...Posted by Sasha at 12:44 PM
June 19, 2002
Vineyard development fees hiked 75%
The prices for starting a new vineyard in Sonona are growing expontentially. Looks like it will cost around $5,000 to apply for a permit. This pretty much squashes any of my thoughts for a hobby...Posted by Sasha at 09:42 AM
Zinfandel: Why Almost Everyone Loves It
"I know of no other table wine that is so purely delicious. Zinfandel has given me more sensuous pleasure than any other wine. Zinfandel is a rich, fruity, spicy wine. It can at times be a side dish to the main course. " Paul Draper, Ridge Winemaker.Posted by Sasha at 09:33 AM
June 17, 2002
Urban Wineries Increase in Washington
An article in today's SF Gate describes the increase in urban wineries in Washington. Rebecca Cooks' article, Fine wines in funky places: Wineries sprout in cities, follows 3 urban wineries who are creative homes-- garages,...Posted by Sasha at 11:04 AM
Harvest Concerns - Mendocino
Casey Hartlip from Eaglepoint Ranch in Mendocino, posted a message on the West Coast Wine Network about this year's harvest. He writes: "Its the middle of June and my Cabernet is at full bloom. We...Posted by Sasha at 10:13 AM
June 13, 2002
Syrah: The Next Big Varietal in Amador
With my enthusiasm for California Syrah coupled with upcoming decision of where I should get my Syrah grapes, I was happy to read an article, Syrah Is the Future of Amador, Vintner Says, by Mike...Posted by Sasha at 11:03 AM
June 12, 2002
Which Vineyards to Use for 2002 Wines?
For my first commercial release in 2001, I made 2 Zinfandels. This year I plan to diversify and focus on 3 wines: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Syrah. I am attracted to the history, the winemaking...Posted by Sasha at 06:05 PM
June 10, 2002
Another Day of Heat
For the past couple of days, the weather has been very warm. Even in the city, it has been very clear and warm. I checked on the home wines and only the Zinfandel: Damas Vineyards...Posted by Sasha at 11:07 PM
June 06, 2002
Moderate Heat Wave
According to Winecountryweather.com site, the last 72 hrs have been hot in Healdsburg. Just what the grapes need. Here is chart:...Posted by Sasha at 10:58 AM
Are High End and Lower End Wines Made That Differently?
Excerpts from: Wine, a reflection of your taste By Mark Arvanigian Fresnobee.com columnist (Published Friday, May, 31, 2002 2:15PM) "Beyond the realm of the personal, wine and the style in which it is made can...Posted by Sasha at 10:28 AM
Witty Winemaker in South Africa
In yesterday's New York Times article, In South Africa, He Let the Goats Out, renowned wine writer Frank Prial, describes the clever antics of South African winemaker, Charles Back. He makes a wine , Goats...Posted by Sasha at 09:51 AM
June 04, 2002
Pinot Noir: Supply and Demand Increasing
According to San Francisco Biz Journal's article, Wine Country's pinot push is bearing fruit, "...[pinot is being] called the red grape with a future, one with a growing financial foothold in the competitive California wine...Posted by Sasha at 10:12 AM
Contract Winemakers in Australia
According to an Australian newspaper, winemakers are being contracted by grape growers. The motivation is: Wine growers who have had their fruit rejected on quality grounds by other companies often see contract wine making as...Posted by Sasha at 09:22 AM
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