California wineries have long been leaders in environmentally friendly practices, because they recognized early on that wine grapes are one of the most susceptible crops to global warming.... Read more
With the 2021 harvest in full swing in California, winemakers are reporting a high quality but low yielding vintage after an extended period of drought.... Read more
The 2021 wine grape harvest has begun in the California North Coast, and the first fruit ready for picking ... Read more
2020 was a strange year in deed. That said, the numbers are in as we review the final grape crush report created by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.... Read more
California wineries have long been leaders in environmentally friendly practices, because they recognized early on that wine grapes are one of the most susceptible crops to global warming.... Read more
With the 2021 harvest in full swing in California, winemakers are reporting a high quality but low yielding vintage after an extended period of drought.... Read more
The 2021 wine grape harvest has begun in the California North Coast, and the first fruit ready for picking ... Read more
Lodi winegrape growers saw a field demonstration of the Monarch autonomous/driver-optional electric tractor July 9th... Read more
Vineyard designations are common in France, but they are now becoming more accepted in California, too.... Read more
Prepare for lift-off as one well-known expert predicts boom times ahead.... Read more
The county will consider allowing farms making small amounts of wines to host tastings without building a winery, perhaps at a table overlooking a vineyard. A proposed law could be ready by August.... Read more
In a move hailed by grape growers, Sonoma County supervisors have streamlined the permitting process for a vineyard replanting technique intended to reduce erosion.... Read more
It's been a year to forget, but the future looks brighter for grapegrowers.... Read more
Asked what he likes about Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Faiveley said: "The style. I like full-bodied wine...... Read more
2020 was a strange year in deed. That said, the numbers are in as we review the final grape crush report created by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.... Read more
The new normal. I really don’t like that phrase anymore. 2020 has brought with it so many “new” normals that it is hard to keep track. ... Read more
Wine Country Financing Options – Sonoma & Napa Counties One of the key components of purchasing a wine country property, whether it is a vineyard, estate, winery or bare land is the capital used to make the acquisition. Many buyers are going to require some sort of financing for a purchase or perhaps a line […]... Read more
When looking at wine country real estate it is helpful and interesting to see how wine grape prices are doing... Read more
We are currently observing vineyard estates, luxury homes and vineyards come on the market for various reasons. Locally, multiple high-profile Silicon Valley IPOs are going public and sellers are hoping to capitalize on newly minted millionaires.... Read more
The numbers are in and they tell a story of abundance. The 2018 wine grape harvest in Sonoma and Napa Counties was bountiful by any standard and the quality is equally outstanding. Each year we provide a breakdown of the current weighted average wine grape prices for popular varietals in Sonoma and Napa. […]... Read more
So you’re thinking about taking the plunge, living the dream and purchasing your own Napa Valley vineyard estate. Congratulations, it is an amazing place to live.... Read more
So where exactly is wine country? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard friends say that they are heading up to “Napa” for the weekend when they very well know that they are going to Healdsburg in northern Sonoma County. ... Read more
Fall in wine country is one of the most enjoyable times of year for a number of reasons. Gorgeous weather with warm days, cool nights and spectacular sunsets. The harvest is finishing up and leaves are changing colors. ... Read more
As we move into Spring 2018 the numbers have come out and they are positive. The final Grape Crush Report for the 2017 harvest has been released...... Read more