As US Demand Drops, California Worries About an Excess of Grapes

California’s wine producers are sitting on a grape surplus and not because of big harvests. US consumers are buying less wine. Jeff Siegel reports.

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Jean-Michel Cazes and Paul Dolan: A Personal Note by Robert Joseph

Robert Joseph recalls Jean-Michel Cazes of Chateau Lynch-Bages and Californian biodynamic wine pioneer, Paul Dolan, who both died last week.

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News from Robert Mondavi

The renowned To-Kalon Vineyard is now certified organic. In addition, Kurtis Ogasawara has been promoted to Director of Winemaking at the Robert Mondavi Winery.

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How to Survive as a Family Winery: Become a Corporation

Roger Morris reveals how, while some have chosen to sell out to big corporations, some family wineries in California have thrived by becoming family-owned corporations.

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Third Small Harvest in California

According to the US Department of Agriculture's crop forecast, California is facing its third small crop in three years.

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Penfolds goes French, following in some Illustrious Footsteps

Will Penfolds decision to launch super-premium French, Californian and French-Australian and California-Australia blends under its own label inspire others to follow its example? Robert Joseph reports. 

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Devil's Advocate 2 - A Taste For Luxury

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy - LVMH - has just added Joseph Phelps to its wine portfolio. What are the implications for the prices of its wines?

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Winery Buys Iconic Art Deco Music Venue

JaM Cellars may not be a name associated with super premium Napa Valley wines, but its purchase of the Uptown Theatre in the heart of the town of Napa, ensures that many local residents and visitors to the region are familiar with the brand.

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Cool New Appellation in Sonoma

While the Napa Valley still gets the most attention, the seaboard hills of Sonoma are increasingly attractive to winemakers looking for conditions that will survive climate change.

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