News from Aratas Wine of Napa Valley ~ It speaks to our collective sadness
We’re all suffering in Napa and Sonoma valleys… There are a myriad of reasons; from absorbing toxic ash from “some other place” this time, to having been evacuated and praying for about a week to learn if your home is still standing, to getting home and having some damage, to getting back to an empty […]
A RARE Opportunity to Taste Artisan Napa Valley Cabs on February 24
[Photo from winery sites. First photo: Herb Lamb Vineyards] Over the years, as I look back, I’ve come to realize that my calling has always been to champion the underdogs. And I write “underdogs” with the utmost respect. I see talent and I know potential. I came to first realize my gift when I couldn’t […]
Wine Market Council Announces Details of 2016 Consumer Research Conference in Napa
The Wine Market Council has announced details of 2016 Consumer Research Conferences, which are taking place on Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Yountville, California. The Wine Market Council is a non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers, and other affiliated wine businesses and organizations. This year’s conferences include the following presentations: John Gillespie, […]
The Bordeaux Wine Experience says, “Attacks in Paris: We will never surrender”
In a message from Ronald Rens, M. Sc., Wine Master, wine writer, and president of the Bordeaux Wine Experience: Cheers from Bordeaux, International solidarity after the callous attack on our Western Civilization… Bonjour Jo, It’s not going to happen. I was shocked by the callous attacks in Paris last Friday and we mourn those that were […]
The only way to get over this is to get under it, Governor Brown
Governor Brown, this blog post is dedicated to you: If you see me in this vineyard tomorrow morning, only five minutes from my home, with my bar of soap and towel, know that this is where I’ll be taking my showers from now on. My husband went out and about yesterday, to get coffee, something […]
Evelyn Trentadue of Trentadue Winery passes away
Matriarch Evelyn Trentadue of Trentadue Winery passed away, on Saturday, March 21, 2015. When asked if I’d help the family to distribute the news, my thoughts ran back to the days when I worked closely with the winery, and what a sweet person Evelyn was. She was always so gracious, and loved entertaining. The wine […]
Americans reacting to the lawsuit regarding high levels of arsenic in wine
Regarding the story that CBS reported on last week, regarding high levels of arsenic: Very high levels of arsenic” in top-selling wines With a title about high levels of arsenic, it’s enough to scare anyone… And, sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines are looking better all of the time… unless you know the producer and its […]
The Loss of John Pedroncelli is Deeply Felt in Wine Country
John Pedroncelli was one of those quiet leaders; you know them, they’re the most in tune with harmony. [The Pedroncelli family photo is borrowed from their Website.] The title read, “John Pedroncelli, prominent Dry Creek winemaker, dies at 89,” and my heart sank… We’ve lost a great one from Dry Creek Valley and from PS […]
Jack Roberts + Ray and Eleanor Heald (Jack passes away, the Healds are retiring)
Some days you just don’t want those Emails to come in. On March 3, I got this one from radiojack:
The Third Annual Oregon Pinot Gris Symposium at Oak Knoll Winery Set Out New Marketing Directions
On Thursday, June 13, The Third Annual Oregon Pinot Gris Symposium at Oak Knoll Winery set out new marketing directions. At each and every turn, presenters took on the challenges before them, while exploring Oregon’s internal strengths and weakness, as well as their external opportunities and threats, as regards Oregon’s Pinot Gris. The leader of […]
