July, 2007
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Monday, July 30 2007
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Conan O’Brien is a celebrity talk show host; movie stars, models, professional athletes, famous authors, politicians, Nobel laureates, and … Gary Vaynerchuk … What?!? About a month ago, we covered a story about a wine v-logger going mainstream. Well, it turns out that Gary V’s article in TIME was only the beginning. On Wednesday, August 1st, Gary is scheduled to be one of the featured guests on the Conan O’Brien Show.
From the beginning, Wine Library TV’s tagline has been “Changing the Wine World.” Month by month, Gary’s enthusiasm has won over the hearts of wine drinkers on the internet. But on Wednesday night, he’ll have his chance to reach out to the world.
As you probably know, Conan O’Brien is the host NBC’s Late Night Show. With the millions of people who watch Conan, this interview has the potential to be a very important moment for video and wine blogging.
Wine Library TV has one of the largest audiences in wine (for non mainstream media), but falls considerably short of publications like Spectator and Enthusiast. On Wednesday night, Gary will be reaching out to an audience that may be larger than both of those magazines combined.
Gary is very excited about his upcoming appearance on Conan, “This is an example that the web 2.0 video movement has the potential to go mainstream … We hope the interview on Conan will open more doors for other video and wine bloggers.”
The philosophy of Wine Library TV is a breath of fresh air. I’m sure this is part of the reason why Conan wants him on the show. According to Gary, “Getting everyone to know wine is about personal taste, not what a critic says. And more importantly to try new things and bring younger people into wine.”
His approach is definitely working. Gary has over 1,000 friends on facebook, a social networking site used predominately by college students. He recently released the Wine Library TV “Bring the Thunder” facebook application, which probably played a large role in his popularity on the site.
I couldn’t think of a better person to represent the web 2.0 wine movement than Gary. It has the potential to be a very big deal; what do you think about the importance of this event? If you could ask Gary to talk about anything on the show, what would it be?
Written by: Ben Bicais on Friday, July 27 2007
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has changed tactics in combating the light brown apple moth. Rather than spraying affected parts of Napa with a pesticide called bacillus thuringinsis, pheromone twist ties are being attached to fences and trees. Officials believe these pheromones will confuse moths looking for a mate and lessen the possibility of reproduction.
The change in strategy is the result of environmental and health concerns raised by some members of the local community. A. G. Kawamura, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, said, “This is among the most advanced and environmentally sensitive eradication tools ever used in California.”
The light brown apple moth was first discovered in the backyard of a Napa home near West Lincoln Avenue on May 9, 2007. According to the Department of Food and Agriculture, the twist ties will be placed on about 70 properties and left for 90 days.
Native to Australia, the light brown apple moth eats many agricultural crops, including grape vines. Although the moth has been found in 11 different counties, officials are particularly worried about its impact on Napa Valley’s lucrative wine industry.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Tuesday, July 24 2007
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EU Farm Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel is leading an effort to change the wine subsidy system which has led to over production in many European regions. In response to increased competition from the New World over the past few decades, the EU has been purchasing and distilling wine from member countries that will not sell.
This policy has not done much for innovation, and has created a situation where many European wineries are making products that no one wants. Over $700 million was spent last year distilling unsold wine into industrial alcohol. Boel correctly believes this is an inefficient use of resources, and recently said, “I want the money to be spent better – on things which will build the sector up, not as a crutch.”
Abolishing theses subsidies makes good economic sense, but it is ruffling feathers throughout the EU. Additionally, Boel wants to uproot about 200,000 hectares of underperforming vineyards. Farmers would be compensated, but the plan is still very controversial.
In an effort to shore up support for these painful, but necessary reforms, Boel is traveling to several European wine regions and speaking to policy makers. A few days ago, she gave a speech to the Italian Senate on the subject.
Wines from California, Australia, South America and South Africa are especially hurting Europeans producers in less expensive market segments. Boel is particularly worried about this development, because this where much of the wine industry’s innovation occurs.
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Monday, July 23 2007
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Napa Valley Vineyards
The Napa Valley is a beautiful place. And with good reason, it has become one of the premiere tourist destinations in the United States. If the wine doesn’t inspire you to come out and visit, hopefully these pictures will.
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Friday, July 20 2007
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A few months ago, we covered an ongoing story about wineries pouring at charitable events. At that point, we thought that the bill was about to be signed by the governor, but it apparently wasn’t.
But the bill did pass another hurdle in the process, as the California state Senate approved it by a 36 – 0 vote. The bill, AB 323, would permit holders of Type 17 and 20 licenses to pour wine at charitable events. AB 323 will now go back to the Assembly for agreement on the amendments.
The bill was introduced by Assembly member Noreen Evans, D- Santa Rosa. If signed, it would take effect January 1st, 2008, but Evans recently added an amendment that would make AB 323 go into effect immediately after it was signed by the governor.
Evans added, the “Government shouldn’t be punishing anyone for donating to charity. But these vintners had their licenses temporarily suspended. My legislation stops this silliness.”
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Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Thursday, July 19 2007
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There’s a story behind every wine you drink. Some are about the long history of a vineyard, battling through prohibition and phylloxera infestation; and others describe the journey from vine to bottle.
However compelling the story may be, it’s rare that you know about it. But wineries are realizing that many of their consumers are interested in their stories. This is evident if you visit winery websites, where the first link is to the winery’s “story” or “history.” This is a great way to get the public to associate with your wine.
One producer who has taken this idea to the next level is Stags’ Leap Winery. On July 10th, they celebrated the release a five volume book about the life of their estate, which began in 1893. The books took over five years to complete, and through the process, took on a course of their own.
The project was lead by poet and designer Theresa Whitehall. Whitehall designed the books as well took on the arduous task of organizing and putting together the content for the story.
The original idea for the books came from former winemaker Robert Brittan, who envisioned a book that could be read by visitors of the winery. After Whitehall began delving into the property’s history, it evolved into much more than that. Unfortunately, Brittan left before the project was finished, so the current winemaker, Kevin Morrisey finished the task.
The first volume, titled “The Book of Rules,” is about the games played at Stags’ Leap Winery. These include bocce ball, eight-ball, cribbage, rummy and dominoes. Artist Dana DeKalb was responsible for the artwork and design of “The Book of Rules.”
The second volume is devoted to the culture and history of the estate. This book was designed by artist Patrick McFarlin and photographer Olaf Beckmann. Whitehill interviewed winery staff and family members to put together this part of the story.
The Chase Family, who founded the estate, was the focus of the third volume, entitled “Ne Cede Malis,” which means “Never give in to misfortune.” According to a press release, the title of the book was appropriate because it was “a useful guiding philosophy from the turbulent 1880s through Prohibition, the Great Depression and the revitalization of the property in the 1970s.”
The fourth volume is a book of lists called “Cartography.” The focus of this volume is on the environment of their estate, including; native plants, rocks, plants in the Moon Garden, rootstocks and of course, the vines. The art was designed by sculptor, printmaker and landscape architect Roberto Rovira.
The last of the five volumes is a collection of experts from the interviews and statements of people who have been involved with Stags’ Leap Winery. This book, appropriately titled, “Voices from the Leap,” features each quote on a separate piece of paper with a water color.
Only 1,000 copies of the five volume set were printed, and is priced at $750.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Wednesday, July 18 2007
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A truck carrying 6,500 gallons of red wine crashed on Tuesday afternoon just south of the town of Napa. The impact ripped a large hole in the tank and about half of the wine was lost. Luckily, the driver escaped the wreckage with only minor injuries.
The 21st Annual Wine Country Film Festival begins this weekend (July 19-22) in American Canyon. This is a three part event that will also visit Napa on July 26-29 and Sonoma on August 1-5. The American Canyon Films will be shown at Cartlidge and Browne Winery and the Gaia Hotel. For more information, call (707) 935-3456.
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards recently announced July 18 as the opening date of their highly anticipated winery and tasting room in the Sonoma-Carneros wine region. The building’s rustic Italian architecture will be a welcoming site to visitors traveling to wine country from the San Francisco Bay Area. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is owned by Fred and Nancy Cline.
The 23rd annual Central Coast Wine Classic hit an important milestone last weekend when it raised over $1 million for charity. This is $300,000 more than the event raised last year, making the Central Coast Wine Classic one of America’s fastest growing wine auctions. After this impressive showing, Founder and Chairman Archie McLaren said, “The fact that we are now among the elite charitable wine auctions in America lends credibility to the event, as well as to the wineries that participated in it.”
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Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Tuesday, July 17 2007
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On Wednesday, July 18th, some of Napa Valley’s top chefs and restaurants will gather for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Napa Valley. The event, sponsored by American Express, will raise funds for Share Our Strength’s fight to end childhood hunger across America.
The festivities will begin at noon with a golf tournament at Silverado Country Club, followed by a tasting and live auction from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. There will be more than 30 restaurants and wineries participating, hosted by Silverado Resort Chef Peter Pahk.
Restaurants and wineries slated for the event include; Brix, Martini House, Meadowood, Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, Cole’s Chop House, Carneros Inn, Google Café 150, Cakebread, Chalk Hill, Joseph Phelps, Domaine Chandon, Faust, Robert Mondavi Winery, Franciscan, Simi Winery, The Hess Collection and more.
All of the proceeds from the ticket sales and auction will go directly to the fight to end childhood hunger, a serious problem in California and across the nation. Chef Peter Pahk said, “We are excited to launch a new food and wine event with Share Our Strength in Napa Valley that directly benefits families in our communities … This is a great way for us to do our part to end childhood hunger in the Napa Valley and across the country.”
The Taste of the Nation event is the largest culinary benefit supporting the fight to end childhood hunger in America. There is not a more fitting way for the food industry to give back to the community then to use their talents to raise money for people who are underprivileged and underrepresented.
Founder and executive director of Share our Strength Bill Shore recently noted, “An end to childhood hunger in our country is within reach … With all the participants in Taste of the Nation Napa Valley and wine country sharing their strengths, we are creating more resources for the greater good of Napa Valley and our great nation.”
Tickets are still on sale for the event; it costs $200 for the golf tournament and tasting, and $100 for just the tasting. To purchase, call (877) 26-TASTE of click here.
Written by: Ben Bicais on Monday, July 16 2007
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2007 has been a warm growing year in California, and the harvest of sparkling wine grapes may begin as soon as early August. This would be about 2 weeks earlier than normal but is not unprecedented; the 2004 harvest began in late July.
Grapes used to make sparkling wine, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, are picked earlier than those used to make still wines. This ensures that acidity is high and sugars are low. The grapes are then made into a low alcohol base wine during the first fermentation.
After the first fermentation, the wine is bottled and the liqueur de triage is added which induces the second fermentation. This all occurs in the bottle, trapping carbon dioxide and raising alcohol levels to the standard percentage.
This year’s harvest is shaping up to be a large and high-quality one in California. Springtime frost and rain were not much of a threat, and vineyard owners are generally happy with how the growing season is going so far.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Saturday, July 14 2007
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The proposed Calistoga AVA continues to hit road blocks, primarily because of objections from Calistoga Cellars and Calistoga Estates. At issue is the fact that because these two wineries do not use at least 85% Calistoga grapes in their wine, they would have to stop using their brand names if AVA status is granted.
In 2003, Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena submitted the proposal for Calistoga to be granted AVA status. In his petition, Barrett demonstrates that Calistoga has long been recognized as a distinct grape growing region in Napa Valley, and produces unique wines. “Good wines take on the very essence of where they are grown and produced, from the aroma to the lingering flavor on the palate. Therefore, it makes sense that the distinct wine-growing regions of California are reflected in name on the bottle so consumers have a sense of the origin of the wine they are enjoying.”
In addition, Calistoga has some physical traits that distinguish it from surrounding AVAs. For instance, the geology of the region is much more consistent than in Oakville and Rutherford to the south. Whereas the soil in Oakville and Rutherford is a mix of ancient sea bed, volcanic debris and alluvial flows, Calistoga’s soil is almost entirely of volcanic origin. Located in the northernmost point of Napa Valley, the climate of Calistoga is also warmer than surrounding areas.
The Napa Valley Vintners Association backs Barrett’s efforts to create the Calistoga AVA, and argues that they want to work with Calistoga Cellars and Calistoga Estates. Rex Stults, a spokesman for the Napa Valley Vintners Association, recently said,
“We’re trying to make our message loud and clear. We’re not trying to put anybody out of business or make them drop their brand names.”
Stults went on to say that the two wineries will be able to keep their labels as long as they start using at least 85% Calistoga grapes in their wines. But this clearly is not acceptable to Calistoga Cellars and Calistoga Estates, and so the controversy continues.
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Wednesday, July 11 2007
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Tomorrow, July 12th, Jerry Lohr, Jim Conacannon and Robert Gallo will be honored as recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the California Exposition and State Fair. The three vintners have made a tremendous impact on the wine industry and truly deserve this honor.
On Friday, July 13th, the Paso Robles Wine Alliance will be hosting the Paso Grand Taste with Central Coast Wine Classic. The tasting will feature 15 Paso Robles wineries and is to be held in the brand new Vina Robles Hospitality Center in Paso Robles. There will be food paired with the wines. For more information, click here.
On June 16th, the 2007 Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award was given out at the “Taste for a Cure” gala in Hollywood. Several Napa Valley vintners poured wine at this event, including; Beth Novak Milliken of Spottswood Estate Vineyard and Winery, Margaret Duckhorn from Duckhorn Wine Company, Beth Nickel from Nickel & Nickel and Stephanie Putnam of Far Niente. The Nickel family was recognized for their efforts, raising $1 million for the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center.
On July 21 and 22, Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards will is set to host its Catalan Festival. The two-day event begins on the 21st at 11:00 am, and features Catalan-inspired food, music, dance and sparkling wine. Tapas will also be served from local restaurants, and local artists are supposed to be in attendance. For information, click here.
On July 17th, Several Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries are hosting an event on Pier 33 in San Francisco. The event will feature Cabernet blends from Diamond Mountain and Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Food will be paired with the wine, to register, click here.
Written by: Ben Bicais on Tuesday, July 10 2007
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Much has been written about the potential health benefits of red wine, often focusing on the fact that anti-oxidants called polyphenols can prevent heart disease and cancer. Now a new study suggests all types of wine may be good for your teeth.
Professor Gabriella Gazzani of the University of Pavia in Italy recently published findings showing that wine can act as an antimicrobial substance in the mouth. And this is not just because of the alcohol content; wine seems to fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay and cavities even when the alcohol is removed.
According to Gazzoni’s findings, several acids in wine can kill or inhibit streptococci bacteria. Streptococci is responsible for tooth decay and sore throats. Gazzoni is currently studying whether certain wine compounds should be added to mouthwash.
Red wine may not be the first thing that comes to mind for maintaining healthy teeth, but Gazzoni says that, “Red wine resulted to be more active as an antibacterial then white wine.” The study will be published in the July 11th issue of ACS’ Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Monday, July 09 2007
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On July 4, 2007, Grgich Hills celebrated its 30th anniversary. Mike Grgich, Austin Hills and Mary Lee Strebl started the winery on July 4th, 1977. They celebrated the event with a private tasting and public party called, “Saturday Night Fever.”
The private tasting featured many of the winery’s old vintages. Mike Grgich said the event included, “…about 30 friends, wine writers, consumers, restaurant owners, professors, all who worked together with us for 30 years. We will taste all of the vintages and remind everyone of the old days and how the wine used to be. We will compare them to our new styles of wines as our style is constantly evolving.”
Originally from Croatia, Mike Grgich left his beloved country to escape communism. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, he has started a winery in Croatia and funded the removal of land mines from the 1991-1995 war. He also sponsored research which has proven that the Zinfandel grape’s genetic roots are in Croatia.
Before starting Grgich Hills, Mike Grgich worked for Robert Mondavi Winery. He is also noted for making the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay which won the famous 1976 Paris Blind Tasting.
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Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Saturday, July 07 2007
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Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Friday, July 06 2007
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The Carneros AVA is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in California’s wine country. This, in combination with world class wine production (especially Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sparkling Wine) has made Carneros a premiere wine country destination.
If you don’t believe me, check out these pictures:
Since you are now fully convinced about the beauty of Carneros, it’s time to pack up and take a trip. What better time to go then now, with seven new tasting rooms opening up by the end of July. These tasting rooms are a welcomed addition to the Carneros tourist industry.
The newest addition is located in Sonoma-Carneros, and will features the wines from Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards. Both operations are owned by the Cline family, are across the street from each other. Charene Beltramo of Cline said, “It’s a dream come true.”
Later this month, the Clines will be joined by several new tasting rooms at Cornerstone Place. Wineries planning to open tasting rooms include Artesa, Larson Family Winery and Roshambo.
Many of you know Artesa for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their winery is located in Napa-Carneros, where they also have a tasting facility. Roshambo Winery recently sold their Healdsburg winery to Silver Oak, so much to their fans dismay; they have been without a tasting facility for some time.
Roshambo’s new tasting facility promises to be as unique as their approach to marketing. They are planning to work with local artists to design the concepts of their new tasting room. “We’re looking forward to sharing our unique wine experience with the type of person that is enthusiastic about art,” said Dan Ricciato of Roshambo.
This is an exciting time in wine country. Wine touring and tasting is one of the best ways to explore and find new, interesting wineries and wines. These new tasting rooms will feature a wide array of excellent wines, and will surely provide the atmosphere that Carneros is known for.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Thursday, July 05 2007
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Richard Sands recently announced that he would step down as Constellation’s CEO. His younger brother, Robert, will take over the company’s top job. Richard seems optimistic about the move, saying, “It is an appropriate time to pass the CEO baton. Our efforts will be collaborative, yet Rob will lead the company through the next level of growth.” Richard will retain his seat on the board of directors.
Under Richard Sands’ tenure as CEO, Constellation has seen a significant amount of growth through several acquisitions. In 1993, Sands orchestrated the takeover of Barton Inc., the maker of Ten High Bourbon and distributor of Corona. In 1999, Constellation acquired Franciscan Oakville Estate and Simi Winery followed by Ravenswood in 2001. These were proceeded by the purchase of BRL Hardy Ltd. in 2003 and Robert Mondavi Corp. in 2004; both for over $1 billion.
Richard Sands began working for the family business in 1979. He rose through the ranks quickly, becoming executive vice president in 1982, president and chief operating officer in 1986, and CEO in 1993. He has also been chairman of the board since 1999, the year his father passed away.
Robert has been with the company since 1986, originally serving as general counsel. After his promotion was announced, Robert said that he is, “enthusiastic about opportunities ahead of me.”
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Tuesday, July 03 2007
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Blogging was once a phenomenon, but has recently made the transition into mainstream media and the lives of people around the world. According to business week, there are over 15 million active blogs as of March 2007. This number seems a bit low, considering anyone with a MySpace account has a blog.
Regardless of how many blogs there are, it’s more about how many people are reading them and their relative influence. It seems that general readership of wine blogs has been increasing, with a proportional increase in their influence. So it was just a matter of time before a wine blogger went mainstream, and brought his or her palate to the world.
What we didn’t know, was that it wasn’t going to happen through the written word, but rather through a different medium. Enter streaming video. Thanks to advances in technology (mainly flash), video players can be imbedded directly onto a webpage. This opened up the door for the next generation of blogging, vlogs.
There are clear benefits of using video as a communication tool. Certain emotions and feelings as well as non verbal cues can be conveyed, which would be lost in words. More importantly, video allows people to have short attention spans. It’s much easier to watch a five minute video then to read a 5,000 word article.
However, it does take a certain person to star in a video. Anyone who can put together a decent sentence can write a blog post. But to record a fun, entertaining vlog that people will actually watch is a different story. If someone could come along and make an interesting wine vlog, it could be gold…
Solid gold that is. And Gary Vay-Ner-Chuck certainly has “brought the thunder.” And it’s official, Gary’s Wine Library TV has gone mainstream. Last week, TIME magazine featured an article on Gary titled Totally Uncorked.
Although rather coarse in it’s description of the Wine Library TV phenomenon, the article does hit on some very important points. That Gary has what it takes to engage, entertain and relate to his audience about a subject that has been historically elitist. “He’s more hyper than Emeril, more cheerful than Rachael Ray, more street than Bobby Flay and cockier than all of them combined.”
I don’t know about “cockier” than all of them combined, come on, Bobby Flay. Enough said. What’s more important than the actually content of the article was fact that a wine blogger is getting mainstream media attention. This isn’t the first time either, CNBC ran a story on Wine Library TV you can see here.
Gary’s tag line is “changing the wine world,” which is a rather bold statement. However ambitious, it seems to be happening, with over 25,000 daily visitors to his vlog. This kind of influence is nothing to scoff at. His approach to wine is refreshing, and is a step in the right direction.
The wine industry needs someone like Gary to reach out into new markets and capture their attention. We need to scream from the roof tops “Hey! Wine isn’t all snobbery and elitism!” A similar stereotype had a strangle hold on golf, that is until Tiger Woods came along and changed everything.
Golf is more popular than ever, and in large part it was due to Tiger Woods showing that golf was not just an elitist game. Not saying that Gary is Tiger, but something similar is happening. Although many of you may disagree, the more we can bring wine to the masses the better.
Cheers to Gary and the WineLibrary team, keep the great episodes coming. You may think this post is biased because we advertise for WineLibrary, but this post was my honest assessment of the wine bloggosphere and Gary’s influence within it. If you don’t think so, leave me a comment.
Written by: Ryan Fujiu on Monday, July 02 2007
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To the surprise of many, Charles Shaw’s 2005 California Chardonnay was judged the best Chardonnay at the California State Commercial Wine Competition. The Charles Shaw label is better known as “two buck chuck,” and is a staple at any Trader Joe’s.
The official results are not going to be released until July 12th; but Renata Franzia of Bronco’s Franzia family received the news last Friday, and has been spreading the word since. According to Renata Franzia, the Chardonnay received 98 points, Best of Class, Double Gold and Best of California.
Some of you might be thinking that the competition was fixed, but Dr. Richard Peterson, veteran winemaker and a State Fair judge said, “We have the most open judging I know. There is nothing to bias the judging: we get numbered glasses; we don’t know region, brand or price; we evaluate the judges frequently to make sure they’re tops in the field. Charles Shaw won because it is a fresh, fruity, well-balanced Chardonnay that people and judges, though maybe not wine critics, will like!”
This is officially the “Judgment of California.” Well, maybe it doesn’t carry the significance of the Paris Blind Tasting, but it is a great day for the Franzia family of wines.
Because most people associate a wine’s quality with its price, there is a stigma surrounding “bargain and box wines.” Because of that, this win is a pretty big deal. It shows that price doesn’t always correlate with quality. And is a huge step for the Charles Shaw brand and the Franzia family.
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Written by: Ben Bicais on Sunday, July 01 2007
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Charles Krug Winery has formerly denied charges of unfair labor practices that were brought by the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) on June 13.
The ALRB’s complaint states that Charles Krug Winery illegally fired 27 union employees in 2006 after it, “failed to bargain in good faith with the United Farm Workers for wages, hours and work conditions.”
The ALRB also alleges that the winery wanted the farm workers to take physical exams with the intent of firing the older ones. To settle this matter, the ALRB wants Charles Krug Winery to re-hire the employees as well as pay them back wages.
But the winery is not backing down, and Thomas Fossey, Charles Krug’s Chief Financial Officer, recently stated, “I don’t think it would have been appropriate to settle,” adding, “We don’t think the charges were appropriate.” The next step will be a hearing before an administrative law judge in Napa.
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BREAKING: Gary V to Appear on Conan O'Brien Show!
