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Master sommelier pours talents into winemaking in Los Olivos

By   /  Friday, February 17th, 2017  /  Columns, Latest news, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Master sommelier pours talents into winemaking in Los Olivos

Anyone who has seen the 2012 movie “Somm” can appreciate how incredibly difficult it is to earn the badge of master sommelier. The documentary follows four candidates among more than 50 studying with near-fanatical devotion for the supremely challenging, three-part exam to become members of the Court of Master Sommeliers. Only six passed. That’s a Read More →

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A taste of Paso Robles history and wines at Epoch Estate

By   /  Friday, January 20th, 2017  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on A taste of Paso Robles history and wines at Epoch Estate

The historic York Mountain Winery partially collapsed into a pile of bricks during the 6.6 magnitude San Simeon earthquake in 2003. Walls that were left standing at the Central Coast’s first winery looked like they might come down anytime. The landmark west of Paso Robles, built in 1882 by Andrew York, rested in ruins for Read More →

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Limoneira reports strong revenue growth

By   /  Tuesday, January 10th, 2017  /  Agribusiness, Earnings, Latest news, Tri-County Public Companies  /  Comments Off on Limoneira reports strong revenue growth

Santa Paula agribusiness Limoneira reported increased revenues for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016, exceeding its guidance with an operating income of $9.2 million. Net income applicable to common stock, after preferred dividends, was $7.4 million for the year, or 52 cents per common share, up from $6.4 million in 2015. The company had announced expectations of operating Read More →

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Strawberries still reign but sank in 2015

By   /  Friday, December 23rd, 2016  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Strawberries still reign but sank in 2015

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Proposed Central Coast winery rules likely to stay corked

By   /  Friday, December 16th, 2016  /  Agribusiness, Central Coast, right, South Coast, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Proposed Central Coast winery rules likely to stay corked

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Supervisors nix updated winery ordinance

By   /  Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016  /  Latest news, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Supervisors nix updated winery ordinance

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied an update to the county’s winery ordinance. Despite more than four years of public meetings, deliberation and a recommendation for adoption from the planning commission, the board voted against the update 4-1 at a Nov. 22 meeting. The existing ordinance, implemented in 2004, will remain intact. The Read More →

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Wine grapes rebound from dismal yields in 2015

By   /  Friday, October 21st, 2016  /  Agribusiness, Latest news, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Wine grapes rebound from dismal yields in 2015

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