Lake County in the News
Collected articles about Lake County wines and growers.
Grower Spotlight on Sustainability: Rosenthal Vineyards
With a long-standing reputation for professionalism and quality winegrape production, Lake County winegrape growers take sustainability seriously. Most growers use sustainable practices, participate in sustainable seminars and tailgates, and support the Master Vigneron Academy®, which has graduated more than 80 vineyard supervisors since it was established by the Lake County Winegrape Commission in 2012. Over […]
Smoke & Winegrapes: A Conversation with Glenn McGourty
With major wildfires occurring every year in California, winegrape growers and buyers are obviously concerned about the effect of smoke on vineyards. Do wildfires necessarily mean problems for vineyards? Working in collaboration with the Lake County Winegrape Commission, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor Glenn McGourty set out to answer that question. “It can be difficult to […]
Recap: 22nd Annual UCCE Lake and Mendocino IPM Seminar
More than 60 growers, vineyard consultants, and pest control advisers gathered at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center on December 13 for an update on a broad range of pest management topics at the annual UCCE Lake and Mendocino IPM Seminar. The following speakers gave presentations: Matt Daugherty, Ph.D., ag biologist with the Mendocino […]
Discover California’s Overlooked Cabernet Sauvignon
While offerings from Napa continue to take top billing, other regions of the state are producing distinct, expressive bottles worth exploring. Photo by Meg Baggott Central Coast’s Central Players The long history of Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is not all glorious. Many of the region’s early Cabs were quite green. But better attention to microclimates […]
Perfectly Paired with Rosey Cooks
In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc day on May 3rd, Rosey Cooks has provided a recipe that will pair nicely with your favorite Lake County Sauvignon Blanc. Grilled Greek Chicken with Mint Feta Sauce Recipe 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 sprigs fresh oregano 3 sprigs fresh dill 3 sprigs […]
Perfectly Paired with Dancing Poly
In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc day on May 3rd, Dancing Poly Farm & Food has provided a recipe that will pair nicely with your favorite Lake County Sauvignon Blanc. Greek Dolmades If possible, pick your own grape leaves and blanch until tender. Attributes of a good dolmades grape leaf: Small Young Not exposed to […]
Wine Country Table-Little Gem Lettuces with Olive Oil-Poached Tuna
WINE COUNTRY TABLE: With Recipes that Celebrate California’s Sustainable Harvest By Janet Fletcher Photographs by Robert Holmes and Sara Remington In collaboration with Wine Institute Little Gem Lettuces with Olive Oil-Poached Tuna This dish requires a lot of olive oil for poaching, but you won’t waste a drop. Use some of the flavorful poaching oil […]
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| Momentum 2020 1:00 pm Momentum 2020 @ Soper-Reese Theatre Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm  In light of recent guidance from public health officials regarding the cancellation of events through the end of March to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Lake County Winegrape Commission regrets that Momentum 2020, which[...] | ||||||
