Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cannabis use and heart attack – is there a connection? Short answer, there appears to be.  A recent study finds 1.3% of the cannabis users in the study reported a history of heart attacks, compared to 0.8% of non-users in … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Sales Lifts Schied Revenue 12.4%, Reversing Loss

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Schied Vineyards reports a profit of $12.58 million , or $14.04 a share, in the first six months, reversing a year-earlier loss of $4.57 million.  Revenue totaled $17.96 million. Much of the profit was attributed to the sale of vineyard … Continue reading →

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California’s Driest Year Since 1924

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Only in 1924 was the less water from precipitation and water runoff than int he period Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, the California Department of Water Resources said. Much of California is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought, and the department … Continue reading →

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Trefethen Pilots Carbon Capture Technology

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Trefethen Family Vineyards and Earthly Labs today announced a pilot project focused on capturing carbon dioxide emitted from the winery’s fermentations. Trefethen is the first winery to install Earthly Labs CiCi carbon capture technology and the two companies hope the … Continue reading →

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Boxt Raises $9.35 Million to Expand Its Luxury Wine Offerings

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Boxt, a female-founded, direct-to-consumer, membership-based subscription service winery, said it raised $9.35 million in equity and debt funding to drive the continued expansion of its luxury brand of fine wine offerings. The round was led by Next Coast Ventures and … Continue reading →

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Avaline Intros 1st California Wine

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The limited-edition Pinot Noir is available exclusively on Avaline’s website, and joins Avaline’s Red Blend in the brand’s portfolio of six wines. All Avaline wines are made with organic grapes, vegan-friendly, contain under 1g of sugar and are free of … Continue reading →

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