Category Archives: Wine

Napa Winegrape Production Falls 13.5%, Value Off 9.7%

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Napa County crop report, released yesterday (5/20).  The report notes that 2018 saw record-breaking numbers. Some 121,100 tons of red winegrapes were produced with a value-per-ton of $6,843.  As for white winegrapes, some 38.,622 tons were … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Offers California Wine Country Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Three cheers for the Wine Institute, which is offering background photos for the Zoom video conference service that depict stunning vineyard and winery scenes across the Golden State. Consumers can simply download the images to a computer, select a California Wine … Continue reading →

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Utah ABC Mulls Delisting Up to 900 Products

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

They’re slow movers, the agency says, adding its purchasing directors are still holding conversations with many suppliers.  “Some products will not be delisted,” a spokesman

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CDC Offers Guidance on Reopening Restaurants and Bars

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s located in Yuba County where some businesses – but not bars, tasting rooms or wineries – are being allowed to open.

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Now, a Credit Card for Wine Enthusiasts

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Rewards and payments innovator Vertical Finance is throwing open the waitlist for its upcoming Grand Reserve consumer credit card designed specifically for wine enthusiasts,

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Sokol Blosser to Launch 1st Oregon Boxed Wine

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Evolution 2019 Oregon Pinot Noir and Evolution 2019 Lucky No. 9 White Blend will be packaged in 1.5-liter boxes that also feature a new contemporary look for the Evolution

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