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The California harvest looks like a good one for 2018 thanks to a slightly cooler growing season which meant a longer growing season. This allowed a better build up of flavours, where normally the build up of sugars means grapes are picked earlier because of high sugar levels.
Yield was up 2% compared to 2017 at an estimated 4.1 million tons, according to the United States Department of Agriculture forecast.
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood in Sonoma, California. Ravenswood is the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world and is now owned by Constellation Brands. Find out why Joel is so passionate about Zinfandel and how he became the 'King of Zin'.
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood, the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world. In this second interview with Joel we discuss the latest genetic research into the origins of the Zinfandel grape.
Sovio has relaunched by sourcing the grapes from California rather than Spain.
A grape-eating moth is threatening crops in the Napa Valley wine region in California.
After two years of declining wine sales US consumers are starting to spend more on wine and the country is exporting more.
With 20 wine tasting rooms downtown Healdsburg council decide not to further restrict more establishments.
Californian researchers seek to protect grapevines from Pierce's disease
Un-named producers are making 'Pot wine' fashionable in California.
Gene fusion research project could help fight Pierce's disease in California.
The assets of the California winery Crushpad have been sold for over $650,000 to two new companies created by CastleGate Partners.
Smaller harvests in Northern Hemisphere could put pressure on prices
The 2012 harvest in California is a record year both for the amount of grapes crushed and the price paid for them.
Napa looks forward to a good harvest and great quality.
Californian vineyards ripped up to be replanted by almonds and other nuts and fruits.
California announces largest wine crop amid threats of drought.
Short supply of Pinot Grigio forces price increases for this popular white wine
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has hit California's Napa Valley but its too soon to count the economic cost and any impact on the price of Napa wines.
Remote controlled helicopter used to spray vineyards
Mumbled explanation of wine price leads to an expensive surprise.
Crush report shows results for the 2014 Californian crop
PR stunt by Denver lab claims dangerously high levels of arsenic found in Californian wines.
The four-year drought in California is having an impact on smaller producers of inexpensive wines.
Californian Valley fire destroys homes vineyards could be next.
California exports value rise as volumes fall, but exports to the UK are up despite currency headwinds.
Fires are raging across California Napa and Sonoma counties destroying wineries and killing 31 people.
Arsonists set Galicia on fire, while California still burns.
California harvest looks like a good one with a slightly cooler and longer growing season, producing wines with better flavours.
In California, volume was down in 2019 and so were prices, with the average price down 5%, except in premium regions such as Napa and Sonoma were prices held firm.
California grapes are being harvested as the state suffers another intense fire season. Top regions including Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties have been affected.
Wineries in Napa have been burnt by the latest wild fire to threaten the region. The fires were sparked on Sunday and fanned by flames early in the week.
The Glass Fire that has destroyed 18 wineries so far is the tip of the iceberg, with many producers planning to not pick grapes because of smoke taint.
Smoke tainted wines have become the curse of Australia and California, and the resulting wines have a loss of fruit, unattractive smoke flavours and a harsh mouthfeel.
Californian organic winery launches Bonterra, claiming to be the first organic winery to go carbon neutral.
California produces most of the wine from the US, but what are the top 10 wine regions?