Raining Ash An 'Eerie' Sense Of Deja Vu For Healdsburg Businesses In Shadow Of WildfiresIf Healdsburg needed a reminder the Walbridge Fire was burning just west of town, it came falling from the sky all afternoon.
Wine Country Wildfire Leaves Wine Mostly Unscathed – For NowDespite the harvest-season Kincade Fire, which forced evacuations in Healdsburg and Windsor, wine production in Sonoma County escaped largely unscathed.
Wine Country Growers Boost Research to Combat Climate ChangeHarvest season has begun in the Napa Valley but the $160 billion wine industry could dry up if something isn't done to combat a changing climate.
Napa County Wineries, Environmentalists Clash Over Proposed Land-Use RulesA land-use fight is brewing in Napa County pitting environmental activists on one side and winery owners on the other.
China Tariffs Threaten California's Robust Wine IndustryThe fight over trade between the U.S. and China could have a big impact on California's wine industry.
Wine Country Weddings See Massive Downturn After North Bay WildfiresWedding planners in the North Bay say their businesses are taking a huge hit following the wildfires.
Many Wine Country Tasting Rooms Reopen As North Bay Wildfires Near ContainmentMost wine tasting rooms have reopened in Napa and Sonoma counties following the wildfires this month in the two counties.
Central California Winemaker Razed Old Oaks To Make Room For New VineyardsA respected Central California wine-maker is facing boycott calls after clear-cutting hundreds of iconic old oaks.
More Drought-Challenged California Winemakers Grow Grapes With Less WaterA growing minority of California growers and winemakers believe that when it comes to wine grapes, the less irrigation, the better.
California's Historic Drought Sprouts Success For Napa VineyardsIn Napa Valley, home to some of California's prized vineyards, the vines are looking healthy, despite the state's historic drought, reports CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy.
How To Go On A Wine Tasting VacationMake plans to enjoy a quiet, relaxing wine tasting vacation. During this vacation you will be able to see amazing regions that are best known for their wine making skills and beautiful landscapes.
Wine Growers In Sonoma And Napa County Face New Water Management Standards During DroughtThe main concern is controlling runoff of sediment or chemicals from vineyards into local waterways.
Best Local Wines To Try That Aren't From NapaIf making a trip out to Napa does not fit within your budget or timeframe, or if you just want to experience a fine local wine lickity split, there are many favored places to try here in the Bay Area.
Sonoma County Sets Goals Of 100 Percent Sustainability For WineriesThey hope is that all wineries and vineyards will gain certification in the next five years.