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Tag Archives: wine
Why Monterey Beat Napa as California's Top 'Wine Destination'
Growing up in Berkeley, I never had any doubt about which direction to head for the wine country: North. I went either to Sonoma County, where years ago I helped my family put in 35 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, or … Continue reading
Amazon's New Online Wine Shop: Industry Friend or Foe?
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The world’s largest e-commerce site began its third foray into the world of wine Thursday. Amazon.com says customers can now order online from a list of nearly a thousand wines from around the country. KQED News anchor Stephanie Martin spoke … Continue reading
GOP Senators Call Wine Train Project 'Tax Dollar Sinkhole'
From the Bay Citizen No-bid contracts cost taxpayers big money, and that’s one reason the $79 million Napa Valley Wine Train flood-control project has become a “tax dollar sinkhole,” two U.S. senators say. In a statement issued yesterday in response … Continue reading
Another Mondavi Enters Vintners Hall of Fame
by Cy Musiker The Vintners Hall of Fame in St. Helena will induct Peter Mondavi Senior tonight after eight decades of making fine wine. Peter is far less famous than his late brother Robert, who was as good at self-promotion … Continue reading
Yao Ming Launches a California Winery for the Chinese Market
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There's a new player in Napa County this week: Yao Family Wines. Yup, that Yao. Billed as "Napa's Tallest Winemaker" on the company's official website, the Chinese basketball star Yao Ming is poised to capitalize on the Chinese wine boom. … Continue reading
North Bay Wine Makers Rush to Get Crops In
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The first autumn rains hit the Bay Area Monday, leaving some North Bay winemakers scrambling to get their grapes in as the first drops fell. Under a sky thick with dark clouds, winemaker James Hall of Patz & Hall wine … Continue reading
Kendall-Jackson Founder Jess Jackson, Richest Man in Sonoma County, Dies
Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall-Jackson winery, has died at age 81. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, which calls him the richest man in Sonoma County, has an extensive obituary and other coverage: Kendall-Jackson winery owner Jess Jackson dies at 81 … Continue reading
