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News & Features  :  News

What Impact Could Fracking Have on California Vineyards?

The energy industry’s growing interest in a controversial extraction technique has growers worried about water problems and other environmental concerns

Posted: January 7, 2013  By Matt Kettmann

Dec. 31, 2012 - Jan. 15, 2013 Issue  :  News

Santa Barbara Vintner Dead in Mysterious Incident

Posted: December 31, 2012  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  News

Santa Barbara Vintner Dead in Mysterious Incident

FBI called in after body of Christopher Marks, owner of Sweeney Canyon Vineyard, was found on a beach

Posted: October 11, 2012  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  News

Santa Barbara's Alma Rosa Winery Files for Bankruptcy

At 72, Pinot Noir pioneer Richard Sanford finds himself fighting again to save the family farm

Posted: August 1, 2012  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  News

Guarding Grapevines with Genes

Scientists have created a vine gene that can kill Pierce's disease, but will consumers accept wine from genetically modified vines?

Posted: March 13, 2012  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  News

Would You Like the Fileri or the Vespaiola?

American wineries may soon be producing wines from lesser-known grapes cleared by the University of California at Davis

Posted: December 7, 2011  By Matt Kettmann

June 30, 2011 Issue  :  Books

Sideways Sequel

Posted: June 30, 2011  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  Wine Talk

Zin-Fanatic Rocker John Conway

The Bravery keyboardist helps family with new winery in California

Posted: August 10, 2010  By Matt Kettmann

Nov. 15, 2009 Issue  :  People

Winemaker Q&A: Doug Margerum

Posted: November 15, 2009  By Matt Kettmann

News & Features  :  News

Award-Winning Wine Cask Restaurant Will Be Resurrected

Former owner will reopen the historic Santa Barbara restaurant and store

Posted: August 18, 2009  By Matt Kettmann

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