A winery worker has been charged with starting the devastating 2025 wildfire that caused $56 million in winegrape losses in Napa Valley. Criminal charges were filed on Thursday against Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil, 45, of Napa, for allegedly starting the Pickett Fire,...

The promise—and the challenge—of introducing hybrid grapes to American wine drinkers

What do we know so far? Grenache is going to be light, and likely early. What we've harvested so far looks outstanding in terms of quality. And we're likely in for some long days the next two weeks, after which we might get a little break.