As this issue heads off to subscribers, bud break has just begun, marking the beginning of the winegrape growing season. Bud break came a little later this year than last, and that’s been attributed to the winter rains. We were fortunate to have plenty of rain in California this winter. The experts just made it official. California is out of a drought situation for the first time in six years. On a personal note, I’ve been on the road this month, starting with a trip to learn about...  go to issue >