US: Buyers Returning to Lake County

Jul 5, 2012

(Wines&Vines) - With shortages of grapes facing wineries all over California, grapegrowers in Lake County are once more getting a lot of inquiries from across the mountains in Napa and Sonoma counties. The growers are certainly ready for the potential customers, because the recession and grape glut hit Lake County hard. Many growers planted substantial vineyards a decade ago in anticipation of demand, particularly Cabernet in the desired Red Hills AVA, only to see demand drop. Many ended up making bulk wine, which turned out to be a decent choice as stocks disappeared.

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