It's Getting Late Early By Steve Fredricks As Sir Isaac Newton proved in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. While the forces driving supply and demand in the wine industry differ from those in physics, the market actions and responses often reflect the same principle. The current cycle of excess is being met with industry efforts to restore balance. There are numerous financial, environmental, and emotional barriers to adapt and evolve in response to excess. Despite these barriers, actions are being taken to reduce supply in the long-term by the removal of vineyards in all regions with more removals expected through 2025. Many buyers remain hesitant, which has led grape and bulk wine sellers to feel an increasing sense of urgency. This hesitancy from buyers, though understandable, can have unintended consequences. For example, some growers need contract assurances to continue investing in the farming practices necessary to produce the quality of grapes

Afternoon Brief, June 9th

After the Fires: Four Iconic Napa Wineries Share Their Recovery Stories: Fire happens quickly, but the recovery can take years. Decanter checks in on four iconic producers in Napa who are rebuilding with an eye towards the future...

Newton Vineyard Opens New Tasting Room in Calistoga

Calistoga, Napa Valley, July 28, 2022—Newton Vineyard now welcomes guests for luxurious, by-appointment wine tasting experiences at its new tasting room located at The Winery at Brasswood, 1171 Tubbs Lane […]

Newton Vineyard Opens New Tasting Room in Calistoga

Calistoga, Napa Valley, July 28, 2022—Newton Vineyard now welcomes guests for luxurious, by-appointment wine tasting experiences at its new tasting room located at The Winery at Brasswood, 1171 Tubbs Lane […]

Newton Vineyard Receives Organic Certification for Three Estate Vineyards

CCOF Grants Certified Status to Properties in Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Carneros St. Helena, Napa Valley, Sept. 16, 2021 — Newton Vineyard is proud to announce that California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has granted certified organic status to Newton’s three estate vineyards. Newton’s historic Spring Mountain Estate received certification in July 2020, while the […]

Meadowood Resort, Newton, Burgess and Behrens Among Napa Wildfire’s Many Victims: The Glass Incident fires have consumed more than 42,500 acres, with historic wineries and vineyards in their paths... The post Afternoon Brief, September 29 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/29/afternoon-brief-1706?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1706 Published Date:Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:18:34 +0000 

Pierce's Disease has been a scourge of vineyards for well over a century. It was discovered near the end of the 19th century by Newton Pierce, so the disease took on his name after originally being given the name Anaheim Disease (having been discovered in that area’s vineyards well before Disney and all that pavement moved in). Pierce’s Disease (PD) is a nasty disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is vectored by several different sharpshooter insects, including blue-green, red-headed and glassy-winged. The bacteria colonize the xylem vascular tissue. The bacterial colonies, along with gums that are exuded by the vine itself, clog the vessels and effectively choke off the vine’s water transport system. The disease is catastrophic in that it cannot usually be surgically removed from the vine and will most often quickly reduce both its fruit production and fruit quality before finishing off the job and killing the vine after a few years. It is n