Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Russian River Valley Controversy!

There has been a controversy brewing over the boundaries of the Russian River Valley Appellation boundaries. Click on this link for the latest update, including a map, you can go directly to the TTB website and read the wording of the proposal and then comment on it directly to the TTB. Grapes from the Russian River Valley Appellation have gone up substantially in price over the past few years, vineyards outside the boundary but only a few feet difference in location from vineyards inside the boundary are only getting 1/2 as much for their grapes. It is a complicated issue of soils, climate and $$$.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Recycle Your Corks!

You can recycle your corks at Whole Foods Markets.

NAPA, Calif., Nov 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ReCORK America announced today the start of a recycling program to reclaim a small portion of the estimated 13 billion natural cork wine stoppers sold into the world market each year. The six-month trial will involve 25 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores, including Reno. Each store will have a convenient collection box situated in the wine department. Customers will be encouraged to add wine corks to their list of recyclable packaging.

Click on this link for more information.