Industry News
November 29, 2005
Edmunds St. John, Eno Wines, and Harrington Wine Holiday Sale This Weekend
I am happy to announce a special Holiday sale with three boutique wineries this Saturday and Sunday December 3-4th from noon to 5 pm at 805 Camelia St in Berkeley, CA.Posted by Sasha at 05:23 PM
February 12, 2003
2002 California Grape Price Summary
As predicted last year was a big crop with prices falling significantly statewide except for premium wine growing regions like Napa. The disparity continues to increase between Central Valley grapes used in cheap wines and...Posted by Sasha at 11:10 AM
January 19, 2003
Big Consolidations Are Happening
As the predicted a couple of weeks ago, the wine industry is consolidating. The article estimated that over $1 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions would happen in the next couple of years. Well it...Posted by Sasha at 07:55 PM
January 06, 2003
Gloomy Outlook for CA Wine Industry
More articles are surfacing about the gloomy outlook for California wine industry. As I once heard, there is a direct correlation between the stock market and the wine industry. Yesterday the LA Times' article, California...Posted by Sasha at 11:15 AM
November 20, 2002
Americans are Drinking More and Better Wine
I found an insightful article, Smaller Brands Lead Growth in U.S. Table Wine Consumption, on Wine Spectator online. To put things in perspective, for 2001 eno will release only 110 cases out of the estimated...Posted by Sasha at 12:30 AM
October 30, 2002
Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Spottings Decrease
Yesterday's Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports that Sharpshooter season ends with fewer finds than in 2001. At high level, Sonoma remains free of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. An intensive seven-month trapping and inspection program has protected...Posted by Sasha at 11:14 AM
September 17, 2002
California Industry Predictions
In today's Hoover Online, the article, California Wine Grape Oversupply Continues; End Appears in Sight reports themes from the Wine Industry Financial Symposium, which starts today in Napa. ..wineries, distributors and retailers shows optimism that...Posted by Sasha at 11:02 AM
July 09, 2002
2001 Harvest & Wine Industry Synopsis
Leveraging the knowledge from wine industry experts can inform what grapes I decide to buy, which areas I choose, and how much I should be willing to pay. After reading the Caroline Meredith's post to...Posted by Sasha at 05:00 PM
July 02, 2002
US Wine Production: Hits all 50 States
USA Today published an article, A Very Good Year For Vintners, and a supplementary US Wine Production Flash animation. The Flash animation contains a useful map where you can click on the state for more...Posted by Sasha at 09:57 AM
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
June 26, 2002
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 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 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
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 06, 2002
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
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
May 29, 2002
Clos du Val Restructuring & Repositing
Today, Clos du Val announced it is going to reposition itself and has hired a seasoned team to accomplish the following business goals: -- re-focusing the product portfolio, concentrating primarily on Estate wines -- adjusting...Posted by Sasha at 02:02 PM
Who's Vintner to America? One Hint: Volume Is the Key
Noteable quotes: Costco customers — whose average age is 48 and whose median household income is $74,000, according to a study by Hebert Research Inc. , are wine drinkers with potential for more sophistication and much deeper pockets.Posted by Sasha at 01:53 PM
May 28, 2002
New Gallo Pinot 'will be classed with Burgundy'
by Adam Lechmere Decanter.com 23 May 2002 Gallo – the world's biggest winemaker – is about to release a Pinot Noir that it says will hold its own against the finest Burgundy. Gina Gallo (pictured)...Posted by Sasha at 10:15 AM
Napa's Migrant Workers Await Harvest of Housing
By Rene Sanchez Washington Post Sunday, May 26, 2002; Page A03 ST. HELENA, Calif.--They sleep along riverbanks, because shelters are full. They live under bridges, because rents are so high. They camp on church doorsteps,...Posted by Sasha at 10:10 AM
May 23, 2002
Interview with Stephen Tanszer
Adviser Q&A Bordeaux Bubble? Missy Sullivan, 05.17.02, 1:30 PM ET Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer, editor of International Wine Cellar newsletter, says his greatest fear is catching a cold. "It's like having two broken legs,"...Posted by enowines at 09:49 AM
Interview with Stephen Tanszer
Adviser Q&A Bordeaux Bubble? Missy Sullivan, 05.17.02, 1:30 PM ET Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer, editor of International Wine Cellar newsletter, says his greatest fear is catching a cold. "It's like having two broken legs,"...Posted by enowines at 09:49 AM
Inflated Wine Prices
by: PAUL FRANSON on: Napa News In the latest issue of the Wine Spectator, respected long-time editor and Napa resident Jim Laube laments that many $80 wines are really only worth $20 except that their...Posted by enowines at 09:39 AM
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