August 26, 2026
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Times more acreage that burns in wildfires in California today compared to 40 years ago, according to UCLA research. The increasingly warm and dry weather in California has led to more frequent severe, forest-destroying fires. A single fire in the Napa Valley—like the 2025 Pickett Fire—canThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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