C.G. DiArie Vineyard & Winery
Flavor science enhances Sierra Foothills winery. It was a pleasure stopping in again at C.G. DiArie Vineyard & Winery while in the Sierra Foothills. The winery operates a …
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11 Ways to Find Your Napa
With world-class restaurants, spas, and, of course, winemaking, California’s marquee wine destination is the complete package. As a travel and wine writer considered in the know about things …
34 Napa and Sonoma Wineries for Every Mood, Taste, and Budget
Discover the Best Napa Valley and Sonoma County tasting rooms for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and more. The 30-second videos below introduce nearly three dozen great Napa Valley …
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Moon Mountain District Winegrowers and Winemakers Celebrate at Grand Tasting
Historic Monte Rosso Vineyard hosts Reach for the Moon! Charter members of the fantastic farmers club, Phil Coturri, lead photo left, with Randy Peters, were among the winegrowers …
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Amador Wine Country
Best Amador County wineries, restaurants, and hotels. An Instagram follower DM’d me requesting wine-tasting tips for Plymouth and Amador County. I cover the region for Fodor’s California, albeit …
Winemaker Kirk Venge Is Having the Time of His Life
“We’re on the cusp of harvest,” enthused Kirk Venge in mid-August. “It’s going to be busy and exciting and I cannot wait for it to begin!” The winemaker …
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Hop Up to Hopland for Leisurely Wine Tasting and Striking Views
Day trip to Mendocino town nearer than you think entices with easy-going hospitality, varied experiences. Let’s get the logistics out of the way first: a half-hour drive from …
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Goosecross Cellars Winemaker Achieves Success
Four releases illustrate transformation of “unpolished diamond” into boutique gem. Several years ago I interviewed Bill Nancarrow, then early in his tenure as winemaker at Goosecross Cellars. Nancarrow …
It’s a Families Affair at Bacchus Landing
Healdsburg’s best wine-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 …
Sequoia Grove Winery A Taste for Cabernet
Chef elevates Cabernet Sauvignon with food pairing approach. A steak and a Napa Valley Cab—this iconic combo has earned the valley pride of place on wine lists the …