California agriculture to lose $1 billion in 2015 due to drought
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, June 5th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on California agriculture to lose $1 billion in 2015 due to drought
A study by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and researchers at UC Davis estimates that agriculture across the state may see as much as $1 billion lost in gross revenue through 2015 as the drought continues and groundwater supplies are further depleted. “The 2015 drought is not as severe as initially anticipated, but Read More →
Vintners measure ‘soul’ of their wine with phenolics testing
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, April 17th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Vintners measure ‘soul’ of their wine with phenolics testing
They are analyzing phenolic levels in robust red wines like cabernet sauvignon and syrah to help them make more reliable decisions on when to separate the juice from skins and stems, and how to blend to achieve consistent structure in successive vintages.
Wine drinkers open their wallets again for pricier bottles
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, March 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Wine drinkers open their wallets again for pricier bottles
Measured optimism about the region’s wine industry was a theme that ran through the Central Coast Insights wine symposium in Paso Robles on March 12.
Napa’s Walt Wines leases Clos Pepe Vineyard
By Staff Report / Thursday, March 19th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Napa’s Walt Wines leases Clos Pepe Vineyard
The lease agreement is a long-term move for the Pepes who are planning to semi-retire from their efforts at the vineyard.
Malibu Coast vintners organize for wider recognition of wines
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, February 20th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Malibu Coast vintners organize for wider recognition of wines
Malibu is popularly associated with surf, sand, celebrities, movies — but usually not wine. Vintners in the recently recognized Malibu Coast American Viticultural Area, or AVA, are joining forces to do something about that. On Feb. 7, the first meeting of the Malibu Coast Vintners & Grape Growers Alliance was held at Cornell Winery in Read More →
Wine firm wins crushing victory in tax case
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, January 30th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Wine firm wins crushing victory in tax case
A Buellton wine company had a $400,000 tax bill erased in a Board of Equalization decision that could set a precedent for classifying “custom crush” producers and microbreweries that lease space and equipment to other vendors.
Family-owned winery restores Paso Robles landmark
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Family-owned winery restores Paso Robles landmark
The building at 525 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles, once referred to as “the symbol of success in the almond industry,” was on the verge of being torn down before Derby Wine Estates stepped in to save the iconic pink structures.
