California soul

Travelling with fellow MWs in the Golden State, Natasha Hughes MW delves far beyond the usual suspects.

California wildfires ‘not particularly’ affecting wine country

The wildfires currently raging in California have ‘not particularly’ affected wine country.

Napa Valley reports strong vintage with ideal weather conditions

Napa Valley has announced a “Goldilocks” 2018 vintage.

Guy Woodward: The debate dividing Napa Valley vintners

Driving down the bucolic Highway 29 last month, on my way into Napa Valley, I was confronted by a series of roadside placards. As the vineyards became more prevalent, so did the signs. “No on C” most of them read. “Yes on C” read a few. But what the hell was C?

Bancroft turns to Delicato for latest Cali partnership

Bancroft Wines is ramping up its distribution of Californian wines via a new partnership with Delicato Family Vineyards' – the seventh largest exporter of wines from the Golden State.

California Wine Institute welcomes new chairman

Chris Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards has been voted in by members as Wine Institute chairman for 2018 to 2019 at the association’s 84th annual meeting.

California's cool coastal calling

California’s Central Coast is a hotbed of innovative cult winemaking. Clinton Cawood visits the epicentre of the scene

Oregon: On pushing Pinot Noir

Oregon has become the Pinot Noir capital of the Pacific Northwest. Jo Gilbert traces its evolution to the modern winemakers now redefining the grape

Californian wine producers urge Trump to stand down on China

Californian wine producers are braced for a slide in sales to China as trade relations between the country and the US continue to deteriorate.

Gallo turns sights on UK with revamped premium range

Californian producing giant E&J Gallo has identified the UK as a key market to grow its expanding range of high-end wines.

Meet the buyers: James Hocking, The Vineyard Cellars

Harpers gets the lowdown from specialist retailer buyer James Hocking, wine director at The Vineyard Cellars

CWI reports promising harvest despite wildfires

The Californian Wine Institute (CWI) has confirmed the 2017 harvest is in good shape despite the headline making wildfires that ravaged the North Coast last month.

UK trade reaches out as Cali fire claims homes, lives and historic vineyards

The UK trade has begun to rally around its friends and colleagues in California where fire continues to wreak havoc on residents and businesses.

Update Wednesday 10.30am: Wildfires in California

At least four physical wineries belonging to Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) members have been confirmed as having suffered total or very significant losses due to the wildfires in northern California.

Wildfire devastates California wine country

Deadly wildfires which have already claimed ten lives have devastated areas of northern California which authorities are calling the worst the state has ever seen.

Looking ahead: James Hocking, director of wine, The Vineyard Cellars

Spotlight on Oregon at Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines (JFW) has built its reputation based on its presence in California, where it owns over 5,666 hectares (14,000 acres), spread across key subzones Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Monterey and Mendocino.

Golden opportunities at California Wines Summit

Tim Atkin MW reports from last month’s California Wines Summit, where all news was good news for the Golden state

Stand alone Oregon and Washington State tasting returns to London

Wines from Oregon and Washington State are stepping out from California's shadow as they prepare to stage their first stand alone tasting in the UK in four years. 

Californian value sales soar globally and in the UK despite currency depreciation

US wine exports - 90% from California - reached a record $1.62 billion in winery revenues in 2016, driven by the global reach of premumisation.