ABrief  October 10
Afternoon Brief, October 10
Vintage Wine Estates Purchases Napa Valley’s Delectus Winery: Vintage Wine Estates announced today the purchase of DELECTUS Winery, a producer of high-scoring, luxury appellation red wines...
ABrief  August 15
Afternoon Brief, August 15
Clayton Fire in Lake County Destroys Lower Lake Winery: Though the Clayton fire has destroyed one winery, Lake County vintners reported Monday their $61 million industry remained largely unscathed to...
ABrief  August 1
Afternoon Brief, August 1
Unfair Competition in the Wine Industry: California counties are increasingly using California's Unfair Competition Law to bring government enforcement actions against local businesses for myriad reas...
ABrief  July 11
Afternoon Brief, July 11
Sonoma County Winery Development at Issue in Debate About Events: Sonoma County has approved more than 300 new wineries and tasting rooms in the past 16 years - a nearly 360 percent increase over the previous...
ABrief  June 30
Afternoon Brief, June 30
Inside the Mind of a Sommelier: Coming up with one of those enormous mega wine lists that typify the high-end dining experience seems a daunting task...
abrief5
Afternoon Brief, May 23
Baghera Wine Auction Hit by Counterfeit Fears: An auction of nearly 1,500 wines from Burgundy's exclusive Domaine de la Romanée-Conti estate has been overshadowed by concerns raised over the authenticity...
Brief Screen Shot
Afternoon Brief, July 22
Grape Harvest Off to an Early Start in Napa Valley: George Sanchez said he's been harvesting grapes for 40 years. On Wednesday, his seasonal ritual began earlier than ever in a Napa Valley vineyard soaked...