Insight With Vicki GonzalezHarvest Time Brings Out Smell Of Wine And Must At California WineriesMay 17, 2017 | Rick KushmanRick Kushman, local wine expert, talks about harvest season and a vineyard tour he will lead at Iron Hub Winery in Amador County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat Has Recent Weather Done For (Or Against) California Vineyards?March 15, 2017How has recent rain and warmer temperature affected California vineyards? Wine expert Rick Kushman explains on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEarly Grape Harvest Might Mean Slight Price Increase For Higher-End WinesJanuary 25, 2017Rick Kushman returns for the first Kushman By the Bottle of the year talking about an early grape harvest and a vineyard tour he is leading in September. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRick Kushman Describes Best Wines For Holiday MealsNovember 23, 2016Resident wine expert Rick Kushman has a lot of advice to offer in this week's Kushman By the Bottle. His advice ranges from what wines pair best with certain meals and how to prevent "snobby" wine drinkers from putting a damper on your holidays. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRick Kushman Gives Advice To Drinking Wine Regardless Of CompanyOctober 26, 2016Resident wine expert Rick Kushman takes a breath in this month's Kushman By The Bottle to remind people they don't need an advanced degree to drink wine. He breaks down simple steps to enjoy wine no matter the company. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Wines Contributed Billions Of Dollars To State's Economy In 2015August 12, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalifornia wines contributed $57.5 billion to the state's economy last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWine Expert Rick Kushman Offers Wine Tasting TipsJuly 20, 2016Are you headed out to the California State Fair this week for a little wine tasting? Today on Insight, our resident wine expert Rick Kushman offers tips for tasting so that you can actually find a wine you really like to drink. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The BottleMay 18, 2016On this week's Kushman by the Bottle, our resident wine expert Rick Kushman explains how Zinfandel became a cornerstone of California wine and the role it’s played in building the wine industry in Lodi and Amador counties. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityGrape Escape Back On After Last Year's CancellationMay 11, 2016 | Bob MoffittSacramento's "Grape Escape" event is back this year after a year off. The event showcases local wineries and chefs. It was canceled in 2015 because of warnings issued by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
Possible Rain May Spell Trouble For Central Valley GrowersMay 2, 2016 | Rich IbarraPossible rain this week may spell trouble for growers in the Central Valley. Cherries and vineyards are especially at risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
