May. The growing season is getting under way and the vineyards are busy once again with activity. Growers are hoping for warm weather and a good fruit set. The days are getting longer. There’s also been a lot of activity when it comes to premium winegrapes and vineyard acquisitions, the latest news being E&J Gallo’s purchase of Stagecoach Vineyard in Napa Valley. While it is typically difficult to raise bottle prices, coastal winegrape prices have been going up fast. That’...  go to issue >