California Wine

New Guard Winemakers Are Reclaiming California’s Identity

Aug

Wine FactsBiodynamic Farming, California Wine, Low-Intervention Winemaking

New Guard Winemakers Are Reclaiming California’s Identity

California wine is finally breaking free from its reputation for overripe Cabernet and heavy, extracted Chardonnay. A new wave of renegade producers is dismantling these stereotypes by prioritizing minimal intervention and the nuanced expression of terroir.

Greg La Follette Is Resurrecting California’s Forgotten French Colombard

Aug

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Wine FactsBetty Ann Vineyard, California Wine, French Colombard, Greg La Follette, Marchelle

Greg La Follette Is Resurrecting California’s Forgotten French Colombard

Before Chardonnay dominated the landscape, French Colombard was California’s most widely planted white grape. Winemaker Greg La Follette is now resurrecting this forgotten powerhouse by sourcing fruit from century-old vines planted in North America back in 1902.

Paso Robles Is No Longer Living in Napa’s Shadow

Jul

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Wine FactsCalifornia Wine, Central Coast Wine, Diurnal Shift, Paso Robles, Templeton Gap

Paso Robles Is No Longer Living in Napa’s Shadow

While Napa dominates the headlines, Paso Robles has quietly transformed into a premier wine powerhouse driven by dramatic temperature swings and ancient seabeds. This rugged agricultural hub offers world-class complexity without the polished, transactional pace of its famous northern neighbors.