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Daily Wine News: The Cost to California
Posted by Wine News | Posted on 01-22-2021
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(Source: Visit Napa Valley)
In the San Francisco Chronicle, Esther Mobley has an early estimation of what last year’s disasters may have cost California’s wine industry, which according to one industry analyst, may amount to as much as $3.7 billion.
Alder Yarrow sat in on the first of several “listening sessions” conducted by the board for the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas to discuss the way forward following the allegations of sexual misconduct and assault brought to light, and reports on the progress being made.
Why is Screaming Eagle’s winemaker making $90 six-packs of lager? Aaron Goldfarb has the story in VinePair.
In Decanter, Matthew Luczy questions why, even though the style of California Chardonnay has evolved, many perceptions of the wines have not, and explains why it’s time to revisit the wines. (subscription req.)
“Will wine’s next chapter be characterized by continued crisis and austerity? Or is a return of the Roaring Twenties on the cards?” Mike Veseth, the wine economist, considers the changing wine market and where it might be going next.
Ray Isle recommends sweet wines for winter drinking in Food & Wine.
In Wine Enthusiast, Kerin O’Keefe offers a guide to the world of Amarone.
In SevenFifty Daily, Andrew Kaplan explains why “active ages” could help drive post-pandemic wine sales.