U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge: The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallup’s nearly 90-year tre...
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Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?: A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary...
(April 30, 2024 – Sonoma, Calif) – Patz & Hall, the newly independent producer of some of California’s most sought-after Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, announced three key leadership appointments after...
Some Early Results from the SvB DtC Survey: Today, we are about 50 responses short of what we need to produce the Annual Direct to Consumer Report, so please participate. To help us reach the finish line,...
Founding Winemaker James Hall Buys Back Patz & Hall from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: James Hall, the founding partner and winemaker, has repurchased Patz & Hall winery from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates,...
SONOMA, Calif. (March 18, 2024) – James Hall, the founding partner and winemaker, has repurchased Patz & Hall winery from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, which has owned the winery since 2016.
“This...
Joins Winemaker James McCeney to Lead Winery’s Next Chapter
(August 29, 2023 – Sonoma, Calif) – Sonoma’s esteemed Patz & Hall winery has hired Brianna Beighle as Assistant Winemaker, filling out the...
Bill to Expand Wine, Beer Licenses Opposed by ‘Packies’: The state's package store industry is digging in for another fight against "Big Alcohol" over efforts on Beacon Hill to deregulate the tightly controlled...
(May 16, 2023 – Sonoma, Calif) – James McCeney, Patz & Hall’s Assistant Winemaker in 2012 and 2013, has been appointed Winemaker at Patz & Hall. McCeney was hand-selected by Patz & Hall Founder...
