Kushman By the Bottle: Wet Weather And Wine
April 18, 2018
Wine expert Rick Kushman explains how the recent rains and weird late winter season could affect wine grapes.
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If China Strikes Back On Tariffs, California Tree Nut Exports Could Take A Hit
March 27, 2018 | Julia Mitric
Following President Trump's move to slap tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum exports, China may retaliate by levying $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports.
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Kushman By The Bottle: Valentine's Day
February 7, 2018 | Chris Remington
Wine expert Rick Kushman gives some advice ahead of Valentine's Day.
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Kushman By The Bottle: Thanksgiving Wine Tips
November 22, 2017 | Chris Remington
Wine expert Rick Kushman shares tips for selecting the right bottle to pair with your holiday meal.
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Wildfires Hit Napa, Sonoma Before Grape Harvest Complete
October 10, 2017 | Julia Mitric
Sonoma and Napa Counties have been hit hard by unforgiving wildfires that continue to ravage Northern California. It's too early to gauge the economic toll on the region's famed wine industry.
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As Labor Scarcity Grows, High-End Vineyards Embrace Machine Harvest
October 9, 2017 | Julia Mitric
Field labor is in short supply in California. While many of the state’s high-end wine grape growers still rely on the tradition of hand-picking, others are integrating machines into the vineyards and they say it may yield better quality grapes.
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As Wine Grape Harvest Begins, Calif. Growers Face Ongoing Farmworker Shortage
August 15, 2017 | Julia Mitric
As California's wine grape harvest gets underway, the majority of it will be done by machine. But even as growers face ongoing labor shortages, mechanization isn't a cure-all for growers in every region.
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Kushman By The Bottle: Not All Malbec Wines Are Created Equal
August 9, 2017 | Chris Remington
Wine expert Rick Kushman stops by to talk about Malbec wines and how the summer heat spikes balance out the wet winter storms.
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Why The California State Fair Is Good For The Wine Industry
July 12, 2017 | Rick Kushman
Wine expert Rick Kushman talks about why the California State Fair, surprisingly to some, is a win for the wine industry.
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Winegrape Growers Taking Extra Measures To Protect Vineyards During Heat Wave
June 22, 2017 | Rich Ibarra
The high temperatures can be a bust or a boon to what goes into the barrel.
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