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Full Story: Daylight savings wine - Globe and Mail

As the economy continues to affect the California wine industry, there is a prevailing feeling of dread among industry analysts and producers; a recent report by Silicon Valley Bank, a major investor in vineyard properties, suggests that as many as 10 vineyards and wineries in the Napa Valley alone are likely to be sold under distressed circumstances this year; in a survey accompanying the report, 7% of the region's producers considered themselves to be in dire financial shape.

Mat Garretson, John Buechsenstein and Michael Havens were unfortunate enough to be on the leading edge of that trend. Each had built a small, high-quality winery from scratch only to have it falter in the new economic reality; each has had to face seeing wines they crafted selling for dimes on the dollar at discounters.

And happily each man, to varying degrees, can testify to the fact that there is a life in wine that comes after.

Full Story: After the fall: The stories of three niche wine makers - Los Angeles Times

Sharp quickly calmed down and impressed the distributorwith his new sauvignon blanc, the first premium vintage from hiswinery. But his hardest work lay ahead: trying to sell 6,500bottles of the 2008 Tradition Sauvignon Blanc at $32 apieceduring the most severe economic slump since the 1930s.

“This is definitely an ugly time for many players,” said Jon Fredrikson , president of Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates ,wine-industry consultants in Woodside, California.

Actually, it’s not all bad news for winemakers. While salesof wines costing more than $20 have slumped, cheaper vino ismore popular than ever.

Full Story: Cameron Diaz, Recession Can't Stop Winemakers in 'Ugly' Economy - Bloomberg

Chandon, NV California Rose Sparkler, $22, 13 percent alcohol. A bright rose sparkler with lively flavors. Notes of strawberry, cherry, apple and pear. A hint of juicy watermelon. Nice mousse.

Rochioli, 2008 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, $26, 14.5 percent alcohol. A crisp and tangy sauvignon blanc. Bright and lively, yet it has a silky texture. Notes of grapefruit, lime and a hint of jalapeno.

Chateau Ste. Michelle “CSM” 2007 Wahluke Slope Red Wine, $30, 14.8 percent alcohol. Aromas and flavors of dried cherry, black cherry, anise and cracked black pepper. Good core of fruit. Deep flavors.

Full Story: Wine list - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Nobody likes change. Generally we're much more suited to routine and knowing what's coming next. This applies equally to the constant of the daily commute for city dwellers to the rhythms of rural life. Even animals get in on the act – with routine-obsessed bovines literally lining up at the gate waiting to start the trip to the milking shed.

Even when we think we are adding variation and spice to our lives by taking up a hobby or joining a club, change can drive a stake through the heart of our ambitions. Just try introducing the latest Mills and Boon bodice-ripper to your erudite, cosy and well-ordered book club and see what happens.

It's the same with wine, where we find that most wine drinkers are terrified of trying something new. There are no excuses for this when you consider that there are literally thousands of grape varieties from around the world from which wine is made.

Full Story: Why it's good to try new wines - Stuff.co.nz