Napa Wineries Are Closing and This Is Just the Start – This Week Uncorked Episode 90

In today’s episode, we discuss California winery closures are accelerating as layoffs spread across Napa, wine tariffs remain uncertain amid ongoing legal battles, and new research explores whether a simple spray could protect grapes from wildfire smoke.

This week’s features include Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, the “La Lama Terzo Movimento” Chianti Classico Riserva 2018, and Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa with a $30 per bottle corkage and no limit.

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🎬 *TIMESTAMPS* 🎬
0:00 Intro

*Wine News Round-Up*
1:06 Surge Of California Winery Closures
2:57 Wine Tariffs Still Up in the Air
4:25 Spray Protects Grapes From Wildfire Smoke
5:59 French Laundry Chef Again Scolds Bay Area Town

*Wine & Winery of the Week*
7:56 Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, CA
—-https://corkandjourney.com/toccata-tasting-room/
9:31 La Lama” Terzo Movimento” Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
—-https://corkandjourney.com/terzo-movimento-sangiovese-2018-review/

*Restaurant & Corkage of the Week*
10:39 Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA
—-https://corkandjourney.com/vaca-restaurant-in-costa-mesa-spanish-tapas-wine-cocktails-that-wow/
Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / No Limit
—-http://corkandjourney.com/listings/vaca/

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