Lake County in the News
Collected articles about Lake County wines and growers.
Rare volcanic wines are getting poured around the globe
Note: This article originally appeared on the Bloomberg’s Moneyweb site. © 2018 Bloomberg L.P Growing grapes on the scorched slopes of a volcano that’s still spewing fire, smoke, and lava is as extreme as viticulture gets. The reward for the risk — in some cases, grapes are grown on volcanoes that could erupt at any […]
The SOMM Journal: “The Lake County Eruption”
The Region’s Wines Rumble with Intensity and Elegance Writing in the October/November issue of The SOMM Journal, wine writer Randy Caparoso describes the Lake County region this way: “These are true ‘mountain’ vineyards. Nearly all of Lake County’s vineyards are planted 1,330-3,000 feet above sea level and yield some of the most intense, singing, […]
Master Vigneron Academy Helps Lake County Retain Workers
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by the Wine Institute in the June issue of Down to Earth, a monthly newsletter celebrating the commitment of California vintners and growers to sustainable winegrowing and winemaking; it includes an interview with Randy Krag and Paul Zellman. Since its inception in 2012, Lake County’s Master Vigneron AcademySM […]
Lake County Capitalizes on Volcanic Wines
The eruption of Mount Konocti about 11,000 years ago was instrumental in the history of Lake County. Last week, during the Lake County Winegrape Commission’s Momentum conference, local grapegrowers considered how the volcano could help shape the area’s future as a winegrowing region. Many of the county’s growers, who tend about 10,000 acres of grapes […]
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Project Recognized with IPM Innovator Award
On January 26, 2017, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recognized the Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Project with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Innovator Award. The Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Project was one of six groups awarded for innovative work in integrated pest management. The organizations were recognized for their efforts to manage pests while using […]
New Class Removes the Mystique from Food and Wine Pairing
“Wine tasting intimidates most people,” says Christine DePasquale. “It can be overwhelming, especially considering all the regions, varietals, vintages, and so on.” To make matters worse, trying to match a bottle of wine with a dish you’re cooking or ordering at a restaurant can leave many diners perplexed. Sure, we all know the rule about […]
MCU Distinguished Speaker Series Features Sommelier Robert Bath
On December 1, 2016, Master Sommelier Robert Bath presented “Farm (and Vineyard) to Table in Lake County” as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series at Marymount California University, Lakeside campus. Mr. Bath, MS, CHE, is Professor of Wine and Beverage Studies at the Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley, and member of the Court of […]
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| LCWC Marketing Committee Meeting 1:30 pm LCWC Marketing Committee Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 10 @ 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Agenda – LCWC Marketing Committee, April 10, 2018 LCWC Community/Industry Relations Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Community/Industry Relations Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Community-Industry Relations Committee, April 10, 2018 | LCWC Finance Committee Meeting 1:00 pm LCWC Finance Committee Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Finance Committee, April 12, 2018 | LCWC Research & Education Committee Meeting 9:00 am LCWC Research & Education Committee Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am Agenda – LCWC Research and Education Committee, April 13, 2018 | ||||
| LCWC Executive Committee Meeting 2:30 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee, April 24, 2018 LCWC Board Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Board Meeting @ LCWC Office Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Board Meeting, April 24, 2018 | The Future of Lake County: Vineyard and Grape Pricing Trends 9:00 am The Future of Lake County: Vineyard and Grape Pricing Trends @ Lake County Winegrape Commission Office Apr 26 @ 9:00 am  The final CDFA Grape Crush Report was released on March 9th and this year’s report shines a positive light on the Lake County wine industry. Clay Popko, Vice President of the Vineyard & Winery Group[...] | |||||
