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California challenges France. A duel of giants

Roberson Wine, an English wine company that also has an online store that even sells to Sweden, presented the challenge: France against California. Inspired by the legendary tasting in Paris in 1976, or perhaps taking

California Champagne and bullying Gallo

The best-selling sparkling wine in the United States, excluding champagne, is nevertheless a champagne. The brand André, owned by the giant E & J Gallo, is a California Champagne which also is clearly stated on

Legendary Stag’s Leap from California

Stag’s Leap has long been known as a quality producer in California. Their Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 became world famous when it was rated number one (and thus won over top wines from Bordeaux), in the

Win a trip to the wine districts in California

If you live in the US you have the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco and the wine regions, with two nights at Mendocino. It is the American wine magazine The Wine

Golfer Annika Sorenstam to launch wine brand

Annika Sorenstam is one of the world’s most celebrated golfers (and happens to be Swedish). Her next project is to make wine in partnership with Wente Vineyards in California. The wine will be launched as

Draught in California

California is seeing the lowest water levels in 30 years in some of its water reservoirs. If the lack of rain continues 2009 is likely to be the driest year in Californian modern history. What

Chateau Montelena in California to be sold to a Frenchman

Michel Reybier already owns the famous Chateau Cos d’Estournel in Bordeaux. Now he is extending is chateau collection with Chateau Montelena in California’s Napa Valley. The vineyard covers some 80 hectares and is perhaps best

Californian wine snapshot

Wine is, according to a press release from The Wine Institute, the number one finished agricultural product in retail value in the US. Here’s some more statistics: — California produces 90% of all wine in

California Champagne and bullying Gallo

The best-selling sparkling wine in the United States, excluding champagne, is nevertheless a champagne. The brand André, owned by the giant E & J Gallo,

Draught in California

California is seeing the lowest water levels in 30 years in some of its water reservoirs. If the lack of rain continues 2009 is likely

Californian wine snapshot

Wine is, according to a press release from The Wine Institute, the number one finished agricultural product in retail value in the US. Here’s some

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