Hundred Acre Wine Group buys 286-acre Calistoga property // Napa Should Avoid European-style Rules

“After 26 years, I frankly was worn down by struggling with Napa County and its regulations, seeing the very long-term impact of the Glass Fire on the property and also, in general terms, the climate in the Valley, with no support for small family wineries,” says the Kelly Fleming Wines proprietor on reasons for the sale.

In reply to a story we ran last week, vineyard consultant Douglas Fletcher believes that Napa's strength is its lack of rigid rules.

A standard drink is a simple concept, but sometimes rather difficult to judge in size.

It’s probably obvious to anyone who’s lived in the U.S. or Europe in the last few years that alcohol is now widely viewed as much more dangerous than it once was.

Wolf Blass, who set up his eponymous wine brand almost 60 years ago, says the cheaper end of the wine sector is in ‘diabolical trouble’ but the cycle will turn positive again.

Sparkling wine growth following the pandemic has "bolstered" LVMH's Champagne brands, which owns all four of the most valuable wine brands.

The Napa County Board of Supervisors will decide Tuesday whether county Planning Commission approval of Duckhorn winery growth should stand.

Conspiracy theories and ‘Ozark-style drama’ arose when outsiders bought up significant portions of sleepy Sonoma.

We spoke with winemakers throughout Napa Valley about how the weather has caused them to pick early.

The conference focused mainly on viticultural topics, but also included sessions on subjects such as “How to Boost Your Brand.” and “Wine Consumption and Purchasing Trends.”

One of my favorite pieces of wine and travel writing began with a used book from 1956 that I bought at a local library sale.

While Napa County's Board of Supervisors has suggested that the upcoming General Plan update will serve as a forum to address various concerns.

From the chapter: Terroir in panel.

Leaders in wildfire prevention and management discuss how adaptation and mitigation are paving the way to a more resilient future in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

As wildfires continue to devastate Napa Valley wineries, like Signorello Estate are looking to build underground.

Frank Cornelissen is an Etna winemaking pioneer whose work has garnered significant attention in the world of natural wine.

The wine industry is experiencing increasingly challenging headwinds. For a fresh look at its state, we recently interviewed prominent British wine critic Robert Joseph.

An ancient craft, tradition, and heritage are often cherished and celebrated in winemaking. However, when it comes to your winery's website, clinging to outdated technology can be a costly mistake.

Wineries are opting to go it alone — together — on outreach initiatives.