Category Archives: Winery

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

Posted on October 12, 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 →

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How the Napa Fires Could Affect Taste, Price Of Wine

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Smoky flavors in wine are a possibility in the aftermath of the fires charring Napa, Sonoma and other parts of Northern California wine country. The effect, called smoke taint, occurs when compounds in wildfire smoke are absorbed by vines and … Continue reading →

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California Wild Fires Claim at Least Four Wineries

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In Mendocino County, Frey Vineyards was destroyed, as was Golden Vineyards and Oster Wine Cellars, both owned by Kenny and Teresa Oster, were destroyed.  Paradise Ridge Winery, Sonoma, burned down.

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Gallo Donates $100,000 To Aid Mexico City Earthquake

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

E. & J. Gallo Winery said it donated an additional $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid with earthquake relief efforts in

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Art+Farm Winery to Aid Breast Cancer Fight

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Napa’s Art+Farm winery will donate a portion of proceeds from sales of its “The Girls in the Vineyard” wines to the non-profit Sense of Security

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Gallo Contributes Additional $100,000 for Hurricane Maria Relief

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

& J. Gallo Winery donated an additional $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid with Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The funds are in addition to the $200,000 donation that the company … Continue reading →

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