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California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s. Ancient vines, most winemakers feel, can impart a different sort of character to wine — perhaps a deeper, wilder ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cathrine Todd is a New York City-based writer who focuses on wine. Ten years. Ten years to get a vine just right, according to the ...

Two years ago, I received a wine sample in the mail that included a small ultraviolet light attached to a keychain. I could not figure out why it was in the box. Then I saw the wine’s label, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Liz Thach writes about wine business and wine lifestyle. If you travel down the back country roads of Sonoma County, you may ...

Why you should be drinking old vine wines from California. California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s. Ancient vines, most winemakers feel, can impart a ...

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Food & Wine / Cline Family Cellars / Marietta Cellars / Birichino / Foxen Vineyard & Winery / Bedrock Wine Co. California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s.