Inside look at California vintners part 1: Niki Wente

Inside look at California vintners part 1: Niki Wente

People in California are welcoming, good-humoured and they are always looking ahead. So are the vintners. They see environmentally friendly work as a pleasant challenge. In this, they follow their nature.
Text Marjolein Schuman / Image California Wine Institute

California is a true wine state, with San Francisco at its centre. But everything here is much less ancient than in classic wine countries. The immigrants in the 18th century took winemaking with them. Perhaps that is why there is such an eye for innovation? Silicon Valley's technology companies also stimulate the creative and innovative spirit of the young generation of winemakers.

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