Category Archives: Winery

Napa/Sonoma Wildfires 91% Contained

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Finally, a bit of good news from California.  Those Wine Country fires in Napa and Sonoma County are 91% contained, according to CalFire.  More good news:  Rain is expected to dump 0.1-0.3 inches

Posted in Vineyard news, Wine, Winery | Tagged | Comments Off on Napa/Sonoma Wildfires 91% Contained

Why Ray Isle Says Not to Worry About Smoke Taint in Napa

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In a word, Isle, writing at FoodandWine.com, argues that because most grapes in Napa and Sonoma counties were harvested before the Wine Country wildfires erupted, there’s no reason to worry. 

Posted in Vineyard news, Winemakers, Winery | Tagged | Comments Off on Why Ray Isle Says Not to Worry About Smoke Taint in Napa

Why Vineyards Were Untouched by Wine Country Fires, Even as Houses on Property, Urban Neighborhoods Burned

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Here’s an oddity:  those fires in California wine country that have taken at least 40 lives, and burned 217,566 acres, and destroyed at least 10 wineries barely touched vineyards. 

Posted in Education, Vineyard news, Winemakers, Winery | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Why Vineyards Were Untouched by Wine Country Fires, Even as Houses on Property, Urban Neighborhoods Burned

Gallo to Donate $1 Million to Fire Recovery Effort

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The money will be divided among the American Red Cross California Wildfires Relief Fund, the Community Foundation of Sonoma and the Napa Valley Community Foundation.  In addition, Gallo will match employee donations two-for-one.

Posted in Disaster Relief, Winery | Tagged | Comments Off on Gallo to Donate $1 Million to Fire Recovery Effort

California Wildfire Destroy More Wineries

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The news from Northern California, where wildfires are raging, is just awful.  Among the wineries destroyed:  Helena View Johnston Vineyards, Segassia Vineyard, Signorello Estate Vineyards, VinRoc, White Rock Vineyards, Ancient Oak Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Frey Vineyards Roy Estate, Patland Vineyards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine, Winemakers, Winery | Comments Off on California Wildfire Destroy More Wineries

At Least 7 Calif. Wineries Destroyed in Fire; Wine Community Rallies to Aid Victims

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Those Northern California wildfires destroyed at least seven wineries, according to the San Jose Mercury News, which tallied the devastation.  The wineries lost include Helena View Johnston Vineyards, Signorello Estate Vineyards, VinRoc, White Rock Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, Frey Vineyards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Relief, Winemakers, Winery | Tagged , | Comments Off on At Least 7 Calif. Wineries Destroyed in Fire; Wine Community Rallies to Aid Victims