By Dan Berger My wine habits date back 60 years when I began drinking dry red wine. It started with simple California blended stuff, but soon thereafter, perhaps within a year, I began to realize that there were things out there that were far more in… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome … Continue reading “Official-izing Claret”
Volume XXIX – Issue 3
California’s Greatest Winery Treasure?
By Dan Berger I’m occasionally asked to name the California winery with the greatest track record of wine excellence. Frankly, I’m getting a little tired of saying the same name every time. California has at least a dozen wineries that would qualify … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “California’s Greatest Winery Treasure?”
Dry January
By Dan Berger I’m convinced that the people who came up with the idea of Dry January, as well as all of their fervent supporters, might have been thinking about how valid the concept is. The idea probably emanates from their desire to counteract Dece… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Dry January”
Industry Analysis
Rob McMillan, chief brand strategist for Silicon Valley Bank, published a report on the wine industry in January that included: “Wine is a product that is exactly what the emerging consumer is seeking, they just don’t know it.” In the article, he lis… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Industry Analysis”
Divestitures
The wine brands Meiomi, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, and Simi are among five labels that The Wine Group has agreed to acquire from Constellation Brands. Included in the sale is roughly 7,000 acres (owned or leased) of vineyards in a deal that co… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Divestitures”
The Good News
By Dan Berger Amid the misery that has befallen the wine business in recent years are some encouraging signposts that provide optimists with some of the best news of recent years, which the industry really needs. Most of the benefits will make consum… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “The Good News”
Tasting Notes
Exceptional 2022 Fontanabianca Langhe Nebbiolo ($45/see below): We all know that Barolo is the king of Italian red wine (others may vote differently!). One reason is that the Nebbiolo grape is packed with flavor despite its usual lighter ruby color. … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”