It has become increasing difficult for us to ship wine to a multitude of states. It seems like the number of states restricting our shipments grows each year. There are some states, like Mississippi that we…
Sparkline wine, which is a wine with significant levels of carbon dioxide making it fizzy to the palate and nose, was actually invented by the British. They produced the first bottles. Interesting, huh? The English imported non-sparkling wine from…
I found a great article in Bloomberg, written by Elin McCoy, that discusses some 2019 trends. As we quickly hit the halfway point of the year, I thought I would share a few. Be on the lookout for old new…
There’s a wonderful Twitter based conversation called #SonomaChat. It’s great place where information is exchanged and lively wine discussions are had. The fun, interesting facts I’m listing below are all from their Twitter page.
I found this really interesting article at wineanorak.com. I have noticed that the alcohol levels in wine have been on a steady increase and wondered why. So, I put my geek glasses on, dove in, and did some research. It’s really fascinating stuff.
At Celebrations we get a lot of phone calls and emails from people wanting to know the best wine to serve with a special meal or event. So I thought this month I would address the differences in red wine and how to best capitalize on each strength.
Well, the new year has arrived. Happy New Year to all! So what trends will we see this year in the wine industry in 2019? Organic and biodynamic will continue to grow in popularity and scope. As we all continue to understand the impact of climate change, how humans contribute, and to seek changes in methodologies…
Rudy Kurniawan, remember that name. In the early 2000’s, he committed one of the greatest wine frauds of our lifetime. No one was sure of his origin, but he seemed to suddenly appear with some of Las Angeles most noted wine collectors, buyers, and sellers. Known for his swept back hair and hearty laugh, Rudy seemed…
Did you know that it is estimated that 90% of wine made in the U.S. is produced in California? Incredible! How did this incredible legacy and industry begin? The first recorded vineyard being planted was done so in 1683 by a Spanish Jesuit Missionary named Eusebio Francisco Kino. The first variety was name “Misionero”…
As I’m sure you all remember, 2017 was a devastating year for Napa valley and the Sonoma region due to wildfires. As I’ve mentioned, this is an area we love and have visited many times. If you’ll remember more than 40 people were killed and more than 5,000 homes…