Silver Oak
Iconic winery’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ages slowly in American oak. Celebrated Silver Oak releases only two wines each year, both primarily Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes for the […]
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Larkmead Vineyards
Aesthetics, history, and renowned Cabernets draw collectors to southern Calistoga winery. Larkmead Vineyards, whose tastings are geared toward collectors of its renowned Cabernets, lists its founding date as
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Nickel & Nickel
Dapper Far Niente sister winery gets things right with single-vineyard collector-quality Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A quarter-century ago, Nickel & Nickel founder the late Gil Nickel paid the
Tres Sabores Winery
Julie Johnson’s St. Helena ranch has the look and feel of a working organic farm. Edging the Mayacamas foothills in the Rutherford AVA’s northwestern quadrant, Tres Sabores Winery
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52 Action-Packed Sierra Foothills Hours
Plymouth’s Grand Reserve Inn is an excellent perch for Amador County winery and restaurant excursions. In late Spring 2023, the women behind Teneral Cellars purchased Amador County’s Grand Reserve Inn, where
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Medlock Ames Tackles Climate Change with Enhanced Vineyard Practices
Devastating fire motivated Sonoma County winery’s cofounder to introduce eco-friendly “regenerative” practices. In Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley subappellation about a 25-minute drive east of Healdsburg Plaza lies 338-acre
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Scenic Marin Headlands Escape
Pack a lunch, bring the binocs, and bask in the coastal views. Four easy-to-challenging coastal hikes are the centerpiece of a scenic Marin Headlands escape that takes in
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10 Foolproof Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting Experiences
Sip “the king of grapes” at these accessible stops. More than 90 percent of the Napa Valley’s hundreds of wineries produce Cabernet Sauvignon, making the valley a great
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Great Marin County Hikes – Roy’s Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Tall trees and wildflowers await off the beaten path. A scenic drive on Lucas Valley Road west from U.S. 101 leads to the trailhead for Roy’s Redwoods Open
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Sojourn Cellars
Boutique winery’s tastings highlight the role “terroir” plays in wine production. A boutique winery with a bungalow tasting room steps east of Sonoma Plaza, Sojourn Cellars receives high