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Why North Bay winery replaced grapevines with thousands of sunflowers

Sep 8

Napa man charged for allegedly starting 2025 Pickett Fire

Aug 27

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CA farmers struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

Wine sales have decreased by more than 20% over a five-year period, causing prices paid for grapes to drop and prompting California growers to take roughly a quarter of the state's vineyards out of production.

Sep 25

Livermore Valley grape harvest begins earlier than usual

Aug 5

A toast to America's oldest winery

Jun 9

Invasive pest detected on Costco grapevines sold in North Bay counties

May 27

Falcons over Napa: Inside Wine Country's most unexpected experience

Apr 13

Inside the Napa winery that shocked the wine world

Apr 13

The traveling winemaker: Wine built on gratitude, affordable pours

Apr 1

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CA farmers struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

Sep 25

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Healdsburg winery replaces grapevines with thousands of sunflowers as industry struggles

Sep 8

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Napa man charged for allegedly starting 2025 Pickett Fire

Aug 27

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Livermore Valley grape harvest begins ahead of schedule due to warm weather

Aug 5

3:44

A toast to America's oldest winery

Jun 9

1:54

Invasive pest detected on Costco grapevines sold in North Bay counties

May 27

4:51

Falcons over Napa: Inside Wine Country's most unexpected experience

Apr 13

5:27

Inside the Napa winery that shocked the wine world

Apr 13

Latest Videos

0:45

CA farmers struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

Sep 25

2:10

Healdsburg winery replaces grapevines with thousands of sunflowers as industry struggles

Sep 8

0:31

Napa man charged for allegedly starting 2025 Pickett Fire

Aug 27

1:46

Livermore Valley grape harvest begins ahead of schedule due to warm weather

Aug 5

3:44

A toast to America's oldest winery

Jun 9

1:54

Invasive pest detected on Costco grapevines sold in North Bay counties

May 27

4:51

Falcons over Napa: Inside Wine Country's most unexpected experience

Apr 13

5:27

Inside the Napa winery that shocked the wine world

Apr 13

Latest Stories

Woman winemaker brings life to small family-owned winery in Sonoma County

Nestled in the hills of Sonoma County is Karah Estate Vineyard, a family-owned winery that's been serving handcrafted wines and warm hospitality for 25 years. Under the direction of a skillful new winemaker, Lisa Albert, the family's vision comes to life.

Mar 3

Wente Vineyards

Legacy in Every Bottle: How 5 generations of the Wente family shaped California wine

Over five generations of winemaking, Wente Family Vineyards helped shape what the California wine industry has become today.

Nov 24, 2025

Tariffs are coming for your holiday wine

Choosing the right wine to pair with your Thanksgiving meal can be as stressful as cooking the turkey. And this year, it's going to be worse.

Nov 16, 2025

Vanderbilt Ave Wine Merchants fosters community through wine

Good wine and good people converge at Vanderbilt Ave Wine Merchants.

Oct 23, 2025

Harvest STOMP raises millions to support Napa Valley's grapegrowers and farmworkers

Donning their best Stetson hats and cowboy boots, wine industry insiders and supporters gathered for the annual Harvest STOMP auction, raising more than $2.7 million to benefit the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation.

Sep 25, 2025