Golden State growers and producers are facing
an almost unprecedented insurance crisis.
By Jeff Siegel
When his agency’s winery and vineyard clients renewed their insurance policies this year,...
Winemakers Weigh in with Tips and Strategies for Vineyard Success
On the Edge of the Pacific Ocean
By Laura Ness
It’s no secret that growing grapes within the reach of the Pacific Ocean — whether...
There has been a boon in wine investment companies in the United States,
with California leading the way.
By Jeff Siegel
Over the past couple of years, the popularity of California wines has skyrocketed...
(February 10, 2021, Novato, CA) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2020 was released today. This harvest was much smaller than average, but from a volume...
The California state water board is working on an update to the winery general order to provide a permitting process with water discharge requirements (WDR) that make sure wineries are in compliance with...
“They will be able to shut down a licensee after a hearing on a five days notice,” says John Hinman, founding partner of Hinman & Carmichael, LLP. of the The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage...
New Recommendations on Winery Tastings & Events
California Governor Newsom called today for the closure of bars, pubs and wineries in the state to help curtail the spread of coronavirus...
(February 10, 2020, Novato, CA) – We’ll never know how big this crush could have been!! The California Department of Food and Agriculture Preliminary Grape Crush Report for 2019 was released today. The...
Sonoma Wine Auction Co-Chairs Gina Gallo and Chris Jackson Spill the Beans: As we eagerly anticipate the 2019 Sonoma Wine Auction, to be held September 1921, we thought it would be illuminating to learn...
Gallo Deal Delay Impacts Growers: In April, Constellation struck a $1.7 billion deal to sell 30 wine brands to Gallo, upending the cheap wine market in the US. But the deal has not been approved by federal...
