Vino Novello

The wine of the current year, now used in the same sense as Beaujolais Nouveau, though Italy’s vino novellos are not as highly promoted as France’s Beaujolais Nouveau.

In revenue, what was the leading food crop in the Napa Valley after World War II?

A. Eggs

B. Beef

C. Grapes

D. Prunes

According to statistics compiled by the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner, the leading food product in the Napa Valley in 1945 was prunes with a value of $3,622,000. Although Prohibition had ended in 1933, by 1945 grapes ($2,600,000) still trailed prunes by a million dollars. And eggs ($2,553,750) weren’t far behind.

Pumpkin Pie Must-Try Wine

Halloween got us thinking about pumpkins, which led to enticing visions of pumpkin pie. Which led to the question, what’s the best wine to have with pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving? My vote (you really must try this):… Continue reading

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