Monthly Archives: November 2009

Black Friday in Wine Country

I just finished reading in the St. Helena Star the article “More Wine Unsold During the Economic Slump.” There were two points in the article that really stood out for me. Long-time winemaker and owner Mike Grgich stated that his … Continue reading

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Napa Valley Bits & Pieces of News

Slow Season Gets an Early Start The slow season has arrived a little earlier than usual in the Napa Valley. According to a couple of limo drivers and tour guides I talked to on the road, when October came, the … Continue reading

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Napa Valley – Take a Daycation

The harvest is over and when the fall colors end the slow season in the Napa Valley begins. This year could be the bleakest and slowest on record. Twelve percent unemployment rate, cutting back, building a savings account, spending less … Continue reading

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