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Average percentage increase in the wine tasting fee Sonoma wineries now charge compared to the average fee before the Covid pandemic resulted in a statewide lockdown in California. When the lockdown was lifted this past June many other wine regions in the state also increased tasting fees significantly. Wineries in California are experiencing unprecedented cost increases, from the cost of labor to the cost of fire insurance.

One Minute On: Super Sauvignon

Red, White and Blue?

Ok, so there’s red wine, and there’s white wine, right? And some of you have probably had a glass or two of orange wine. But blue wine? Doubtful. Now, thanks to a group of Spanish… Continue reading

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