Laura Ness, Author at Wine Industry Advisor

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Laura Ness

Laura Ness is a longtime wine journalist and wine judge who enjoys telling tales of winemakers, winegrowers and wines. Each bottle of wine has a story to tell, and becomes part of the story of those who consume it. For over 20 years, she has written regularly for a variety of industry and consumer publications. Every purse she owns contains a corkscrew.

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Heritage Clones & Selections of Pinot Noir: Oddballs in the Modern World

September 12, 2022

It’s those heritage clones: 2A/ Wädenswil, Calera, Pommard, Martini, Mount Eden, and Swan that fascinate true Pinot lovers, as they have rich stories to tell. By Laura Ness Pinot Noir in the mainstream...

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Michel Rolland: Lessons from a Master

August 1, 2022

One of the original “flying winemakers,” Michel Rolland shares his thoughts on topics as wide-ranging as hot wines from France, the worldwide impact of climate change on grape growing, and what Americans...

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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines: 50 Years as Champions of the Imposter Grape, Valdiguié

May 26, 2022

Back in 1972, Jerry Lohr and his young family planted vines in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County, Calif. Among them were Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and (something he thought was) Gamay Noir. Unlike...

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Wines You Should Not Pass Over This Year

April 14, 2022

Kosher wines have come a long way in the U.S.. By Laura Ness Passover begins at sundown on April 15 and lasts 8 days. The highlight is the Seder, two nights of tradition and storytelling, accompanied...

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Kosher Wines to Try

April 14, 2022

Tempt your Passover palate with these delicious offerings By Laura Ness 2020 Rimapere Baron Edmond de Rothschild Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 13% This beauty screams Kiwi! It’s classic...

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Something Old, Something New: 42nd Annual Mendocino Wine Competition Awards

August 12, 2021

Mendocino County is a big place. And yet, it’s a very small community. Despite the tremendous increase in vines planted throughout the AVA in the last 20 years (now almost 17,500 acres, with 2500 of those...

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Going Lo and No: Is This a Sustainable Trend?

May 26, 2021

Much has been written about the burgeoning trend towards “better for you” beverages in the wine space. It’s definitely a thing. But, is it a sustainable thing?...

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Best White Wine Winner at Sunset 2020: Brecon Estate

May 13, 2021

It was a good problem to have, but one that required careful management. When Brecon Estate’s 2019 Albariño won Best of Show White at the 2020 Sunset Wine Competition, it was immediately decided that Brecon...

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Best of Show Winner at Sunset 2020: Gracianna Winery

May 12, 2021

Gracianna Winery began in 2005, and debuted their first wine in 2009, but they’ve made plenty of waves since then...

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It's in the Can: Premium Wine with a DTC Model, Celebrating Diverse Producers

March 29, 2021

So, you think wine in cans is a slick joke? Think again. Maker Wine Company, co-founded by Stanford Business School classmates Sarah Hoffman and Kendra Kawala, is out to change minds, one sip at a tim...