California wine supply drops 24% // Brian Mackey named winemaker at Dineen Vineyards

A preliminary report from the US Department of Agriculture indicates that California's 2024 grape crush is the lowest for 20 years.

Dineen Vineyards has named Brian Mackey as winemaker. Mackey spent 14 years at Chateau Ste. Michelle, most recently has head red winemaker.

Wine clubs should have two budget reports, because clubs (generally) don’t pay as many operating costs as the tasting room.

At La Coulée de Serrant, Nicolas Joly has become renowned for his pedagogical approach to biodynamics and his contrarian Chenin Blancs—but that wasn’t always the case.

The stay indicates the Court found strong showing of a likelihood of reversal on appeal, and irreparable harm to Hoopes if the order stayed in place pending any appeal. The injunction currently cannot be enforced as to any of its terms.

A new study from researchers at San Diego State University and the University of California offers fresh insights into how two of the world’s most significant grape varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay — respond to elevated CO2 and water stress. 

No-till is all the rage these days but it's definitely not the easy way out. Timing is everything and the limitations such as rodents and competition are real.

When California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron asked the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture in 2022 to define the word “regenerative,” for use in internal state grant funding guidelines, the state entered into the messy world of defining the word “regenerative,” stirring up a hornet’s nest.

Plus: Felicity Carter talks alcohol and health on KOIN 06 in Portland.

The recent Stats NZ  beer, wine and spirits consumption has declined to the lowest level since data was first collected, supporting a seismic cultural shift towards “mindful drinking”. 

The European Commission has carried out “anti-trust inspections” at unnamed companies in the non-alcoholic drinks sector.

A court allowed Hoopes Vineyard to reopen after a preliminary injunction forced it to shut down last month in a battle over Napa County’s small winery exemption ordinance.

Columnist Eliza Dumais questions the wisdom of wines in aluminium cans, taking aim at the lack of aromas, flavours and romance.

The wine business belongs in the hands of wine businesses anyway.

Despite the looming trade war, a record shipment of Chinese wine has set sail looking for a bite of the Big Apple.

Viña Concha y Toro has recorded a 9.1% growth in revenue and 4.7% in volume during the fourth quarter, accumulating a 14.5% increase in value to CLP$958.6 billion.

Across food and beverage, consumers want products that tick boxes when it comes to sustainability, clean label and ethically produced. That gives organic wine a chance to shine.

When I think about trailblazers in the wine world, Susana Balbo’s name immediately comes to mind.

The tenth generation of Bartons in Bordeaux and the eighth as Saint Julien owners, Melanie and Damien Barton Sartorius are bringing a light touch to the Barton Family vineyards.