Ownership Transitions in the Wine Industry 2014 There is currently a strong marketplace for small and mid-sized wineries, according to a recent report by the Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division. Compared with other time periods, the report compiled by Rob McMillan says that more winery sales and ownership transitions are taking place. Questions were directed to owners and operators of …
The Fitch Ratings agency recently awarded the City of Paso Robles with a AA bond rating for $28.6 million in general obligations and noted the success of the city’s wine and tourism industry. The city’s local economy is mainly based on wine production and tourism, with a growing presence of higher-paying software engineering and biotechnology concerns, the report says. Tourism …
High satisfaction linked to more optimism that area is improving It looks like Paso Robles’s city fathers had it right when they labeled the town “Darn Near Paradise.” In yet another accolade of San Luis Obispo County’s favorable living conditions, a new poll by Gallup Well-Being ranks this region’s population as the second most satisfied in the United States. Fort …
Justin Smith of Saxum Vineyards received special honor Each year Paso Robles Wine Country comes together to recognize one of their own who has exemplified the spirit of the Paso Robles wine community with outstanding leadership and vision in promoting the region. Just last month, Justin Smith of Saxum Vineyards was awarded the 2013 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of …
WiVi Central Coast 2014 Attendees at WiVi Central Coast 2014 can learn from viticulture, enology and marketing sessions presented by some of today’s top industry leaders, as well as browse products and services offered by more than 100 wine industry suppliers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening this year – it will be educational, interactive and innovative,” said …
There is not better way to introduce you rself to the local wine scene than get out and experience. With over 200 wineries in the Paso Robles 93446 zip code, there is a lot to choose from. Why not sit back and relax with a custom Paso Robles wine tour in a limousine, bus or van. Here are some great local …
Wine Spectator covered a story in its November 2013 edition: West Coast Wineries Are Up for Sale—Quietly. Here is an excerpt: With buyers snapping up leading California wineries Qupé, Araujo, Clos Pegase and Mayacamas in recent months, and other players investing in Oregon and Washington, it may seem like the market for wineries is suddenly hot again on the West …
Paso Robles is named ‘Wine Region of the Year’ Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named Paso Robles the winner of the 2013 Wine Star Award for Wine Region of the Year. Paso Robles’ winemakers, growers, and industry are thrilled to be recognized among some of the world’s greatest wine producing regions with this incredible award, the Paso Robles Wine Alliance said …
New American Viticultural Areas are planned for Paso Robles Wine drinkers could see new geographic labels on their Paso Robles wine bottles if a current proposal goes into effect. The Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), could be split into 11 distinct appellations. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, a division of the US Treasury Department, is proposing …
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Ordinance PART 1: ANSWERS TO GENERAL ORDINANCE QUESTIONS The following information is from the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department concerning the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Ordinance. These frequently asked questions are broken into three categories – the first set contains general questions about the applicability of the ordinance and …