Frank Leeds in Napa Valley dry-farmed 250 acres of wine grapes for 25 years without irrigation; each Napa
Frank Leeds in Napa Valley dry-farmed 250 acres of wine grapes for 25 years without irrigation; each Napa
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📺Wine Experts Answer Your Questions (Brutally Honest)
Your questions from Discord, and we didn't dodge any of them. What does "minerality" actually mean, and does it mean anything at all? Is Brett, that barnyard...
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The Sip That Started It All: Aurélien Valance’s Journey to Château Margaux
Having visited and been impressed by the iconic Château Margaux in Bordeaux in November 2025, it was a pleasure to have a personal conversation with Aurélien Valance, its newly appointed Managing Director. From his office in Paris to mine in Paso Robles, California, we talked about his educational and professional journey, his “ah-ha!” moment that […] READ MORE The post The Sip That Started It All: Aurélien Valance’s Journey to Château Margaux appeared first on Grape Experiences.
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From Felony to 49 States: The 40 Year Fight for Direct Wine Shipping
In this blog we’re going to look at how winery-to-consumer shipping became the consumer rights issue that it is, and went from almost nowhere to nearly everywhere over the course of 40 years, and why the fight isn’t over. Before the fight: Prohibition and wine bricks Shipping wine to people’s homes isn’t a new idea. ... Read more The post From Felony to 49 States: The 40 Year Fight for Direct Wine Shipping appeared first on Free The Grapes.
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