Martinelli Winery
Longtime Sonoma County grape growers make fruit-forward wines with palpable restraint. The first Martinellis began growing grapes in Sonoma County in the 19th century, and some of the […]
Longtime Sonoma County grape growers make fruit-forward wines with palpable restraint. The first Martinellis began growing grapes in Sonoma County in the 19th century, and some of the […]
Napa Valley winery’s guests enjoy museum-quality art while sipping high-scoring Cabernets. With its landscaped grounds, museum-quality art, and glass-walled tasting room, HALL St. Helena captivates with equal parts glamour
Boutique wine, beer, and spirits makers’ passion and iconoclasm set the tone at welcoming Paso Robles light-industrial hangout. To experience the creativity and fervor of Paso Robles’ indie
Iconic winery’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ages slowly in American oak. Celebrated Silver Oak releases only two wines a year, both Cabernet-heavy Bordeaux blends. The grapes for the
People love competing against each other to make the best Cab, says winemaker Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant. Winemakers often describe their profession as a combination of science and art, a
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Exceptional winemaking starts in the vineyard; discover how on guided hikes or your own. There’s nothing like getting out in the vineyard to help wine lovers appreciate an
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Take in lagoon, dune, and ocean views en route to 19th-century lighthouse. Any day of the week you can enjoy most of the 4.5-mile round-trip stroll from Rodeo
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