Michael Mondavi buys winery and vines
Michael Mondavi and his family are buying the Francis Mahoney Estate Winery - formerly Carneros Creek Winery – in southern Napa Valley, from Francis and Kathleen Mahoney.
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Copia’s new director plans major changes
Copia, Napa Valley’s troubled wine and culture centre, is set to undergo extensive changes as its new director looks to increase attendance.
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California 2003 well-received
California producers are pleased by critics’ reception of the 2003 vintage at the annual tasting of new wines sponsored by the California Cabernet Society.
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Pioneering Spirit: Joe Phelps Inteview
Phelps was the first California winery to produce a premium Bordeaux blend from its own grapes, and went on to pioneer Rhône varieties. By Paul Franson
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Auction back in the money
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Red: the southern Italy way
Southern Italy is fighting back against the dominance of the north with a wealth of delicious red wines from native and international varieties. PAUL FRANSON reports
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Playing it cool: Californian winemakers
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Class of 1972 wine
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Living with danger: California wineries
California wineries face numerous challenges for the future. For now it's business as usual, explains Paul Franson
