Immersive tasting experience showcases wines from biodynamically farmed Howell Mountain vineyard. Ink Grade Estate launched in 2021 with a critically praised trio of wines, but the young winery’s […]
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Itinerary: Compact Napa Valley town is an ideal destination for wine tasting, dining, and shopping on foot. As the author of a Wine Country guidebook, I’m constantly on
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Mother and daughter produce balanced wines that marvelously express their Sonoma County sites, one famous, the other less so. In June 2023 at the Taste of Sonoma wine festival,
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Marla Blanc and Poetry Vineyard Cabs pair well with Yountville wine-tasting venue’s new look. I recently checked out the refresh of the Backstage Tasting Lounge at Cliff Lede
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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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Oak Knoll winery focuses on sustainable farming, congenial hospitality, and balanced, elegant wines The tree-lined Napa River curls through the eastern edge of the 50-acre Oak Knoll District
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Wines from appellation’s early and newer producers shine at Charles Krug Winery showcase. The Howell Mountain AVA (American Viticultural Area) celebrated the appellation’s 4oth anniversary with an August
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Mountain Cabs and more at annual Napa Valley wine-tasting event. The 2023 edition of Taste of Mount Veeder, held on August 12th at Charles Krug Winery, showcased the
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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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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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