What followed was a decade-long fight to prove that Penedès — a poor, rural corner of Catalonia with more than 3,000 years of winemaking history — deserves its own appellation, its own identity, and a place at the table with the greatest sparkling wines in the world. Along the way, Pepe planted Pinot Noir in the wrong place, discovered an abandoned farm nearly converted to a chicken factory, and learned to make wine in a garage underneath his bedroom.
August 25, 2026 (Lodi, CA) — For almost two decades, Harney Lane Vineyards has kept a fiercely guarded secret in its cellar. Today, the 126-year-old family-owned Lodi estate officially announces [...]
Annual celebration recognizes outstanding leadership and service to California agriculture. August 25, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) will honor five alumni for their leadership, service [...]
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