August 2016

Walt Ranch vineyard project in Napa contested by environmental group

Is this what peak wine looks like? http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5979046-181/walt-ranch-vineyard-project-in BILL SWINDELL THE PRESS DEMOCRAT | August 16, 2016, 7:51PM An environmental group filed an appeal Tuesday with the Napa County Board of Supervisors over a controversial vineyard conversion project that is backed by a prominent and politically connected wine family. The Oakland-based Center for Biological Diversity …

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Biologist Questions Wild Diamond Vineyards EIR

The first industrial vineyard in the area, Wild Diamond Vineyard, is trying to establish itself on a mountain top directly on the border of the 6,000 resident community of Hidden Valley Lake, just east of Middletown. In response to more than a year of neighbor advocacy, Lake County agreed to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) before approving …

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Walt Ranch controversial vineyard conversion litigated

This is a bad project that has gone back to the drawing board several times due to the destruction of the watershed, endangered species, wildlife, climate issues and more. Have we finally reached our tipping point where people come before profit for the wealthy and influential? What is missing from this article is the 2 watersheds …

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New study finds eco wines rate higher than conventionally grown wines according to experts

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160802171829.htm Do eco-friendly wines taste better? Raise a glass to organic grapes: Study finds eco-certified wine rated higher by wine publications Date: August 2, 2016 Source: University of California – Los Angeles Summary: It’s time to toast environmentally friendly grapes. A new study shows that eco-certified wine tastes better — and making the choice even …

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