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David Hirsch Sonoma Vintner and Earthquake Terroir
According to la_times_food, David Hirsch, who bought an 860-acre Fort Ross sheep ranch in 1978, spent 45 years turning faultline soils into Pinot Noir.
Aug 25, 2026 · 11 min read
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How to Get a Sine Qua Non Allocation
The Sine Qua Non mailing list is effectively closed. Here is how collectors actually find the wines, from auctions to specialist merchants.
Williams Selyem Tasting Room Access in 2026
Williams Selyem's Healdsburg tasting room remains members-only in 2026. Here is how to approach appointments, the waitlist, bottle access, and nearby Russian River Pinot Noir alternatives.
Shanti Winery Opens on Livermore Valley Home Ranch
Ray and Dimple Sharma open Shanti Winery on Livermore Valley’s Home Ranch, with estate-grown wines planned in the coming months.
Opolo Vranac Reserve Brings Balkan Rarity to Paso
Opolo’s 2022 Vranac Reserve arrives from Paso Robles with 33 cases, 100-percent varietal fruit, and a two-bottle cap.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Auction Sets $22,500 Record for 1973 Judgement of Paris Cabernet
A single bottle of 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 'SLV', the exact wine that defeated Bordeaux first growths at the 1976 Judgement of Paris, sold for $22,500 at Christie's Los Angeles, nearly four times its $6,000 estimate.
California Old Vine Vineyards: Why Tegan Passalacqua Champions Individuality Over Efficiency
Tegan Passalacqua at Turley Wine Cellars applies John Muir's 19th-century naturalist wisdom to California's old vine vineyards, where vines planted in 1954 still produce wines that defy modern uniformity.
Tyler Winery Tasting Guide: Santa Barbara Wine Country
Discover Tyler Winery near Santa Barbara for a distinctive wine-tasting experience. Explore Tyler Winery's terroir-driven wines and enjoy two distinct tasting options.
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles: A World Class Wine Tasting with Michelin Star Food
Discover the wine-tasting experiences at JUSTIN Winery in Paso Robles. From Bordeaux-style blends to estate dining and vineyard stays, JUSTIN rewards a thoughtful visit.
Santa Barbara Wine Sommeliers Already Know, And American Buyers Don't
Europe's Michelin-starred sommeliers have quietly stocked Santa Barbara County wines for years. American collectors are still catching up, and missing a value play hiding in plain sight.
Napa Groundwater Fees Threaten Vineyard Closures
A new $98.74-per-acre groundwater fee compounds regulatory costs for Napa growers already facing declining wine sales and profit margins.
Booker Vineyard, Paso Robles: Tasting Guide (2026)
Discover Booker Wines in Paso Robles, where reservation-only tastings, an estate visitor center, and a range of current experiences make for a polished Central Coast visit.
Monte Rosso Estate Wine Debuts with California's Oldest Cab Block
After decades supplying Sonoma's top producers, Monte Rosso Estate releases its first wines, anchored by a 1940-planted Cabernet Sauvignon block.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025: America's Best in Show
California claimed two Best in Show medals at DWWA 2025. Here's what the full U.S. results mean for collectors and where to find the wines.
Valle de Guadalupe's Cross-Border Winemakers Rewriting Baja
From a former Jackson Family Wines VP to an Italian pioneer with 121 varieties, meet the cross-border generation reshaping Valle de Guadalupe.
The Best Wineries in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara Wine Country offers a mix of microclimates that produce particularly exciting and varied wines in California. In...