Daily Archives: January 29, 2010


Hanepoot picking at De Krans

During the month of February De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the quaint little town of Calitzdorp alongside the well known Route 62, will once again be offering visitors to the area the opportunity to pick delectably sweet Hanepoot grapes.  This fun-filled picking experience will take place from 10 to […]


Sobering news: California wine sales down

The wine industry received sobering news this week: California wine shipments dropped in 2009 for the first time in 16 years. Analyst Jon Fredrikson says wine consumption is up 2.1 percent nationally, but consumers are turning to cheaper imports to tantalize their palates. Figures show that sales appear to be […]