Paso Robles Wine Facts
Fun stats, from acreage to Zinfandel. Acreage The Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) was established in 1983 with 17 wineries and 5,000 acres of grapevines. Today nearly …
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6 Reasons to Check Out Blue Quail Wines
Find out what makes Mendocino County’s Potter Valley appellation special at winery’s Hopland tasting room. Below are some quick impressions of several Blue Quail wines sipped in mid-2021 …
2022 Paulée Dinner Celebrates Russian River Valley AVA Wines
More than 30 Sonoma County wineries are participating, with food by three top local chefs. Happy to be attending the 2022 Russian River Valley Winegrowers Paulée Dinner on August …
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Current Releases from Anarchist Wine
Offbeat mashups and wise cellar choices make for appealing wines. With a name like Anarchist Wine Co., there’s a lot to unpack. Is the anarchy just about varietal …
Take Advantage of Springlike Napa Valley and Sonoma County Weather
To help you decide where to take advantage of the springlike weather, below are three 30-second videos introducing a few winery favorites from Fodor’s Napa and Sonoma. Editor’s …
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Meet the Principals at Wine and Food Fest
Many chefs, vintners, winemakers, and judges on hand for event. One thing that makes the Press Democrat’s annual North Coast Wine and Food Festival special is how many …
Bernie Taupin Headlines Backstage Lounge at Cliff Lede Vineyards
Elton John’s lyricist shows a flair for the visual arts, too. Bernie Taupin is on the playlist at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville through September 2019. Guests who …
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5 Things to Do in Monterey County This Fall
Enjoy food and wine, experiential tours, scenic beauty, special events, and local wildlife in Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and beyond. Monterey, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 / Monterey County Convention & …
ACORN Debuts 2 New Whites
Sonoma County winery adds Grüner Veltliner and Alvarinho to formerly all-reds lineup. Editor’s note: The winery’s tasting room closed in late 2023. A rare Russian River Valley winery …
ACORN Winery
Taste head-turning field-blends in a down-home Russian River Valley setting. Editor’s note: The winery’s tasting room closed in late 2023. Bill and Betsy Nachbaur run small ACORN Winery, 3 miles …