Going organic in California: sulfite-free wines made at Hillcrest

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Sulfites, which have been used to make nearly all wines for 500 years, are eliminated from John Schumacher's wines. The vintner's Organic Wine Works label offers organic wines that are oxidized in a sulfite-free manner that Schumacher calls a trade secret.

Innovations, Organic farming, Schumacher, John, Hillcrest Vineyards

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California vintners breathe easier with heavy rains

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Vintners in California wine regions were pleased to have a good 1993 rainy season after six years of drought. Vineyard owners had poor grape yields during the years of 1987 through 1992. The industry is still suffering due to the recession.

Economic aspects, Wine industry, Wineries, Environmental aspects, Droughts

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'Starr' falls on Napa's Spottswoode

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Starr will be the new winemaker for the small, prestigious Napa Valley vintner. The 31-year-old Starr, who was the former Carmenet assistant winemaker, will replace outgoing Tony Soter.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Biography, Starr, Pam, Spottswoode Vineyard and Winery

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