If the American Dream were to be summarised in a single story, there would be hardly a better example than that of the Indelicato family. Founded exactly a century ago, Delicato Family Wines—a onetime small winery in Manteca, California— has evolved into a global player.
Australian Treasury Wine Estates, which counts Penfolds among its brands, has purchased Daou Vineyards in California's Paso Robles for approximately $1bn.
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.
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.
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.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
