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Tom Rinaldi, Founding Winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards, Dies at 77

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (374+ words) ST. HELENA, Calif. — Tom Rinaldi, who made the first wines at Duckhorn Vineyards in 1978 and spent the next half century shaping Napa Valley’s reputation for merlot, died in his sleep over the weekend. He was 77. His death was announced by…...

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Wine Chronicles: Grgich Hills Marks 50 Years of Harvest Blessings

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1786+ words) “So many times winemakers are glorified and field workers are forgotten.” — Ivo Jeramaz, winemaker and vice president of vineyards and production RUTHERFORD, Calif. — Before the first sauvignon blanc of the 2026 vintage moved into the winery at Grgich Hills Estate, a…...

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Wine Chronicles: California Wine Learns a New Vocabulary

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1566+ words) “Younger buyers seem eager to try whatever is newest to them.” — Dan Berger NAPA VALLEY, Calif — The various forces that have seriously impacted all wine sales for the last three years, which led to winery bankruptcies, forced mergers and industry…...