By Dan Berger All agricultural products go through boom/bust cycles. When sales of a particular commodity are strong, it encourages more people to increase production of the same commodity, after which too much of the item eventually becomes availabl… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you … Continue reading “Fading Icons”
Volume XXX – Issue 1
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“The 2026 VIP Napa Valley Barrel Auction Ticket Package is $1,000 per person” Comment: Thanks, but . . …. Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you aren’t a subscriber, sign up here to get full access.
Piedmont Calamity=Consumer Benefit?
Nearly every wine sector in the most prestigious wine district in northern Italy has been hit with a severe downturn in sales, which is obviously not shocking news: it is also happening in many other wine regions. But despite a short crop in Piedmont… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – … Continue reading “Piedmont Calamity=Consumer Benefit?”
Syrah-Shiraz
By Dan Berger The longer I think critically about one grape variety, and then the more I try different versions of the same varietal grape from different regions, the more I rethink my first ideas about it/them. A little additional cogitation sometim… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may … Continue reading “Syrah-Shiraz”
Tastiing Notes
Exceptional 2023 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, (West) Sonoma Coast, Campbell Ranch ($69): The vineyard is located in one of the coolest areas in Sonoma County, right on the coast at Annapolis. Dijon clones 667 and 777 are perfect in such a cold region… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Tastiing Notes”