Stags’ Leap Winery
Immersive Leap of Legend Experience hits Napa Valley winery’s historical highlights. Winery visitors who appreciate tastings with a dollop of whimsy will enjoy the Leap of Legend Experience […]
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Davis Estates
Calistoga winery known for wine tastings with elaborate food pairings welcomes new chef. I stopped by Davis Estates to shoot a photo to accompany the wine reviews below
Sonoma Sips Wine Tastings
Sonoma Valley venues host $15 late-winter tasting experiences. Deal alert: Sonoma Valley wineries and other venues are offering $15 Sonoma Sips tastings from February 15th through March 15th,
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Bob Cabral Wines
Sonoma County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir legend hosts tastings at rock-themed Backstage Lounge. My first 2026 tasting, the Bob Cabral Wines Backstage Lounge Experience, set a high bar
Shannon Family of Wines
High-profile Lake County winery champions regenerative viticultural practices. Vintner Clay Shannon began his wine-industry career in the 1980s at the Napa Valley’s Sutter Home Winery, but by the
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French Bubbles and Napa Valley Cabernets Star at Lake Tahoe Grand Tasting
Champagne debut from Laurent-Perrier gets Incline Wine + Food’s garden party off to an effervescent start. A garden-party atmosphere prevailed at the Lake Tahoe beachfront estate hosting Incline
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Parisian Pop-Up Dinner Series at Jordan Winery
One of Healdsburg’s best wineries exceeds expectations with French-inspired cuisine paired with Russian River Chardonnay and Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Over many years of visiting Jordan Winery, I’ve
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Pestoni Family Estate Winery
Napa Valley winery whose story begins in 1892 looks to the future with a design refresh and a new winemaking crew. In June 2025, I experienced the first
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Clif Family Enoteca
Napa Valley winery’s food and wine salon is well worth checking out. The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, first planted in 1858, provides the backdrop for wine and food
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It’s a Families Affair at Bacchus Landing
Healdsburg tasting collective showcases Sonoma-based small-production wineries. About a mile from Healdsburg Plaza along Westside Road, Spanish Mediterranean–style buildings ring the large piazza at Bacchus Landing, an ambitious
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