Back in the 1990s the milk industry came up with an ad that included the catchy phrase, “Got milk?” The…
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Tim Carl
Tim Carl lives, writes and teaches in Calistoga. He grew up in St. Helena and traces his Calistoga grape-growing roots back five generations. You can reach him at tcarl@northbaybiz.com.
Meaning “a little bit” in old French dialect, Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf pays homage to her roots with her wine brand…
In the early 19th century, a growing temperance movement balked at alcohol consumption, but by the 1950s that had dramatically…
The California wine industry, a $40 billion statewide business behemoth, is gaining increased scrutiny in terms of what it says…
For at least the last few decades, wine has largely been immune to economic fluctuations, including recessions. But could the…
The combination of increasing prices for oak barrels and the need to attract new customers has led a few wineries…
The proponents of regenerative-organic viticulture claim everything from improved quality and reduced farming costs to helping slow the rate of…
Beyond the unspeakable human tragedy of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, this devastating war will have a negative impact on…
The last 22 years have been the driest the American West has seen within the last 1,200 years, according to…
In 2021, most Northern California grape farmers had a good year, especially when compared to 2020. After a series of…
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