Archive for August 2023

The question of whether Livermore Valley needs a signature grape varietal to increase its reputation has sparked ongoing debate among our valley’s winegrowers, with valid points on both sides that I’ve explored previously. However, wine writer Paul Gregutt’s recent commentary, “Does Washington State Wine Have an Identity Problem?”, sheds new light on this complex issue…

Nestled among California’s 568,000 acres of wine grapes, Livermore Valley’s approximately 2,800 acres make up less than 1% of the state’s total. But soon, Livermore’s modest acreage could dwindle further as more than half its vines require replanting in the next decade. Adding to the challenge, the Valley’s vineyards are mostly small, fragmented parcels under…