When Patrick Sullivan of Grey Stack Cellars discovered that his 2023 Grenache won the top prize at the North Coast Wine Challenge, he felt “over the moon.” However, he humbly acknowledged that the success was not solely his doing. Sullivan, a Santa Rosa native, likened winemaking to cooking, emphasizing that…

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is gearing up for its 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour, set for Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The evening kicks off at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where attendees will check in to receive a commemorative wine…

The western edge of North America offers a treasure trove of wine regions perfect for exploration, extending beyond the well-known Napa Valley to include intriguing locales in Oregon, Washington, and Mexico. Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla has transformed from a former farm town into a vibrant wine destination, with award-winning…

A recent study from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has brought to light the significant regulatory burdens facing Napa County’s wine grape growers, intensifying discussions about the agriculture industry’s future in this renowned region. With local industry groups urging county leaders for relief from stringent land-use and permitting laws, the…

The sommelier at Brush Creek Ranch, a luxury resort in Wyoming, predicts that two bottles of ultra-rare 1870 Chateau Lafite will fetch over $50,000 each at an upcoming Sotheby’s auction. Discovered in Glamis Castle, Scotland, these magnums of wine are regarded as nearly impossible to find. Sydney Werry, the ranch’s…

Constellation Brands, which owns Napa Valley’s renowned Robert Mondavi Winery, recently shared its cautious outlook for the wine and spirits sector during its fourth-quarter earnings report. While the company excelled in its beer division, the wine segment is grappling with challenges that have led to stagnant sales growth. The company…

The leader of the California wine industry, Jeff Bitter, has called upon President Trump to increase tariffs on imported wines as a means to support domestic producers. Bitter, representing the statewide marketing cooperative Allied Grape Growers, argues that the competitive pricing of imported wines makes it difficult for California wineries…