Category Archives: Winery

Dry Creek Vineyard Begins Historic 50th Harvest

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Congratulations to Dry Creek Vineyard which began its 50th harvest just one day after marking 49 years of family winemaking in Sonoma County, Calif.  This historic vintage was marked with the arrival of 10.35 tons of Sauvignon Blanc from one of the … Continue reading →

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Cuvaison to Break Ground on Tasting Center Upgrade

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Cuvaison Winery said it will break ground this month on an ambitious new construction project to enhance the visitor experience at Cuvaison’s estate vineyard and winery in Napa Valley’s Los Carneros AVA. The first part of the project will focus … Continue reading →

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Clos du Bois in Wind-Down

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

E&J Gallo has halted winemaking and tasting room operations at the Clos du Bois winery it purchased from Constellation Brands and has laid off over 30 workers at the Geyserville facility. Employees were told that sales plunged to $1.8 million from $4.5 … Continue reading →

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Covid Slashes Tasting Room Sales 70%: WineAmerica

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In May, the average winery lost 70% of tasting room sales, and although Direct-to-Consumer (internet) sales increased by 66%, they’re from a much smaller base so didn’t make up for the on-site loss, WineAmerica reports after surveying 300 wineries whose … Continue reading →

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Third Generation Takes Helm at Flora Springs Winery

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The third generation of Napa Valley’s Komes-Garvey family will take the helm at Flora Springs, the family-owned winery with a history dating back over forty years.

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E&J Gallo Acquires Pahlmeyer Winery

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

  E& J. Gallo Winery acquired Pahlmeyer Winery, which includes the Pahlmeyer and Jayson by Pahlmeyer brands. The two brands are known for producing iconic Bordeaux-style wines.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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