21 May 2006

The excavation at Akrotiri on Thera (modern-day Santorini, Greece) has given more information about viticulture in the Cyclades in the Bronze Age. Thanks to modern methods and techniques, archaeologists have concluded that Akrotiri had one of the richest collections of flora and fauna in the Aegean at that time.

- W. Blake Gray, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, February 16, 2006
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Which is more acidic -- Pepsi or Dole orange juice?

You might think OJ, because of its citric acid. Yet Pepsi is more than 10 times as acidic, according to figures provided by PepsiCo, which makes both.

I am going to be bottling 2 or 3 barrels this month, and I need about 50 cases (I already have some stored away). If you have 50 cases you'd like to sell, I'll buy them from you. Otherwise, I'm thinking of buying a pallet of 112 from Diablo Valley Packaging (from what I hear they will be about $5.50 a case), which means I'll have some extras. So, if you need bottles, please let me know, and maybe we can split a pallet.

Forrest Ryan (son of Ray Ryan of Ryan Oaks Vineyards) is making his own wine this year and is in desparate need of four barrels. He's tried just about all sources to find some and is running out of time.

Just got the following in an email from John Hoddy. Please reply to him (johnhoddy@yahoo.com) if you are interested.
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Here at Bray we have Sangiovese and Brunello left over.

I just added two more entries for Sauvignon Blanc. These grapes will be ready next week, so don't wait!

Click here to see all of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes available