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California s droughts sometimes make better wine - but they re bad for the industry overall. Here s why
California s droughts sometimes make better wine - but they re bad for the industry overall. Here s why
What the extremely dry conditions may mean for the harvest season ahead, in this week s Drinking with Esther newsletter
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Burned grapevines at the Silverado Trail on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Calistoga, Calif.Paul Kuroda / Special to The Chronicle 2020
This year is shaping up to be a very dry one in California. Coming off of an already-dry 2020 the third-driest year on record since 1895 the state has gotten only a fraction of the precipitation it would need to replenish water supplies. Even with some possible rain on the horizon soon, experts say it’s unlikely to make a difference in the overall situation.
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The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance on Jan. 12 announced that the Beckett family, founders and owners of Peachy Canyon Winery, are the 2020 Wine Industry Person(s) of the Year.
The annual award recognizes a person or people who exemplify the spirit of the Paso Robles Wine Country with outstanding leadership, vision and stewardship. While the award normally is presented at the alliance’s annual gala, the event was canceled because of pandemic restrictions. Instead, the Beckett family Doug, Nancy and sons Josh and Jake will be honored in an upcoming “Where Wine Takes You” podcast as well as in an episode of the weekly Paso Wine Zoom Hangout.
The Beckett Family. Courtesy photo.
–The Beckett Family, founders and owners of Peachy Canyon Winery, have been named the 2020 Wine Industry Persons of the Year by the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance.
This award annually recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of Paso Robles Wine Country with outstanding leadership, vision, and stewardship. This award is typically presented at the PRWCA’s annual gala, which will not take place this year due to limitations on large gatherings. Instead, the Beckett Family, including Doug and Nancy Beckett, Jake Beckett, and Josh Beckett, will be honored in an upcoming Where Wine Takes You podcast as well as an episode of the weekly Paso Wine Zoom Hangout. An in-person celebration to honor the Beckett family will take place in the future once large gatherings are able to take place.