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.
Kenny Likitprakong doesn't think of himself as a luxury producer. He thinks of himself as someone who makes wine he can afford to drink - and has spent 25 years building a business around that idea.
If you met Cuong Pham twenty years ago, you would think you had found a man who achieved the American Dream. A refugee from Vietnam, Pham came to the United States in the 1980s and became an engineer at one of Silicon Valley's most valued companies, Apple. But at a time when one would be considering retirement, Pham surprised his family with a sudden career pivot: his own fish sauce company.
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.
Over five generations of winemaking, Wente Family Vineyards helped shape what the California wine industry has become today.
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.