by Rhino Wino on October 24, 2011
Last year saw a hike in wine exports like the US has never seen before. Thanks to a budding market in Asian countries as well as a still growing recognition for American made wine have combined with a higher domestic consumption to put a bit of a strain on California’s wine makers and a bit [...]
by Rhino Wino on September 29, 2011
When knowledgeable wine drinkers talk about “a good year” they may still be talking about this year despite California’s meager grape harvest. This is because even though yields are at the lowest in years, the weather has been delightfully mild. While a gauntlet of bad luck gave the grapes a hard start, what did survive [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 27, 2010
For those who love California wines the news has not all been good lately. With moths attacking plants and potentially threatening this years harvest in some areas. Plus the economic woes that many vineyards are facing are forcing some out of the business altogether with foreclosures at an all-time high. It may seem that the [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 13, 2010
When wine enthusiasts think about the wine of California most often Napa Valley is the location that comes to mind. But for those in the know San Diego is quickly becoming a wine hot spot as well with a lot of choices to offer those looking for a entertaining wine vacation. Many are surprised to [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 10, 2010
While the wine industry in South America is still reeling from the devastating earthquake, which rocked Chile and the surrounding area recently. The wine industry in North America is now preparing a hit of a different sort, which can affect production. Napa Valley is now under a quarantine to try and prevent the further spread [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 1, 2010
As spring is quickly coming upon us many are starting to plan their upcoming vacations for summer and for many wine lovers these trips are often to top wine regions. While Napa Valley has long been one of the top west coast destinations for enjoying beautiful wine country and tasting quality wines there are other [...]