Tag Archives: California

Is ‘Grand Cru’ a meaningful term in the US?

8 Nov

‘Grand Cru’ and the Use of Quality Terms in the United States

by Lindsey A. Zahn on November 7, 2011

Recently, I read an interesting article discussing the use of the term ‘Grand Cru’ by a United States winemaker. (See Much Ado About a Wine Marketing Designation.) The story reflects the use of the term ‘Grand Cru’ by Sea Smoke Cellars of Santa Barbara, California.  After receiving a review in 2008 from Wine Spectator writer James Laube that dubbed the winery as one of the “grand cru” properties in Santa Barbara, (more…)

Identifying and Mapping CA’s Greatest Vineyards

3 Nov

Major California vineyards now mapped.

via Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog: Identifying and Mapping CA’s Greatest Vineyards. (more…)

Inside Scoop SF

26 Oct

California’s 2011 vintage: the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on 10/20/2011 at 12:43 pm by Jon Bonné

Sunday’s column on the 2011 harvest posed a fundamental question, one that’s important to consider after a third relatively cool year in a row: When vintages diverge from the theme of bountiful sun and warmth that California has long promoted, can our wine styles adapt? Read more…

via Inside Scoop SF » Sections » Jon Bonné.

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