Many may be surprised to learn that the area’s market for Zin has softened. Last year, Lodi crushed 124,000 tons of the varietal. By contrast, Cabernet Sauvignon is booming.
Have you ever stopped to ask why we all cellar our wine in the horizontal position instead of upright?
The old way of wine tourism thinking goes something like this: like to blow through tons of cash on opulent experiences and outrageous tasting fees? Then head to Napa. Want bargain tasting prices and a down-home atmosphere? Then Sonoma is for you.
We stopped at this charming little winery while driving through Tuscany and I’m so happy we did! This was an adorable little tasting room with a friendly, complimentary tasting.
The smoke and haze from summer wildfires located outside of Napa County may be unpleasant to smell and see, but local tourism experts assert that it hasn’t dramatically impacted visitors.
What is thought to be the world’s most northerly commercial vineyard is up for sale in Norway.
