Monthly Archives: January 2010
Napa Valley Bits & Pieces of Wine News: Cabernet Under Attack
Three factors to ponder for the makers of fine Napa Valley Cabernet: First, the criticism by many wine critics on the high alcoholic content of Cabernet Sauvignon. This ball has been rolling along for a couple of years but it … Continue reading
Napa Valley Bits & Pieces of Wine News: Tasting Room Booking Widget
VinoVisit and Cellar Pass — Reservation system for tasting rooms These two competing companies are battling toe-to-toe to sign up wineries with a new concept that is designed to attract wine country tourists to the tasting room. VinoVisit seems to … Continue reading
Will the Real Charles Shaw, Please Stand Up!
Remember all those rumors when Charles Shaw wine first appeared in 2002 on the shelves of Trader Joe’s stores? My favorite was the one about a major airline having to dump the Charles Shaw wines because new airline regulations after … Continue reading
Tudal Revamps
Have you heard of Tudal Family Winery? I doubt it. Even though its first vintage was in 1979 and its vineyards are located in the famed St. Helena AVA, most visitors to wine country have never seen or visited this … Continue reading
