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WINESofWA: "If you love Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon but would prefer something less expensive, then look to Washington State http://t.co/UOcFpRkL  

Cellar Angels Presents: Landy Vineyards, Russian River Valley "Its 'La Dolce Vita' up here...the sweet life -- the light here, the energy here, the passion here....it's really personal." ~Christina Landy In this week's interview, Christina and Jim Landy share the details on their northern estate vineyard in the Russian River Valley and discuss the phenomenal Pinot Noir vintage of 2009. Want access to exquisite, hard-to-find wines of Napa...  

Film director Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather" films and "Apocalypse Now") has reassembled the historic Inglenook winery in Napa Valley and restored ... In addition to Inglenook's signature Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot ...  

Semillon has an innate richness that when combined with sauvignon blanc's racy acidity and high-toned aromatics, makes for a beautifully well-rounded wine. by David Kirkpatrick Blended wines--both red and white--rule the landscape in France's Bordeaux region. When it comes to whites, semillon is almost always in play, typically in combo with sauvignon blanc.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to...  

Winemakers love to talk about “the land vs. the hand”: Is wine an expression of the land where the grapes are grown, or the hand of the winemaker who transforms those grapes into wine? The short answer, of course, is both. Grapes can grow almost ...  

Rustic but gentle, it goes down very easy, the perfect wine for a burger, a roast chicken or a plate of roasted vegetables drizzled with olive oil. The wine is "vinted and bottled" at Villa San-Juliette Winery just north of Paso Robles.  

Californians preparing to pack for next month's G20 summit in Mexico might want to toss into their luggage a couple of bottles of California wine. Farrah Felten-Jolley, left, holding Vinnie, her father Steve Felten; and her mother Lori Felten, holding Klinker, still cultivate the "Old Vine" zinfandel vineyards that their ancestors planted in the early 1900s. The Klinker Brick Winery tasting room, at 15887 N. Alpine Road, Lodi is open...  

to come up with the “Director’s Choice” awards, which included: • White Wine: Vinoklet Traminette from Vinoklet Winery of Cincinnati; • Red Wine (tie): 2010 Valley Vineyards Syrah, and 2010 Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, both from Valley ...  

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery will be hosting a tour of five local vineyards on Saturday, June 16. The tour will make stops at vineyards throughout Stephenson and Winnebago counties and take place from 1 to 5 p.m. The fee for the event is $5 and includes ...  

It's always nice to have a variety of wines on hand that are very versatile for food pairings, especially for those hot summer afternoons when you don't want to cook something heavy. It gets even better when you are able to purchase value-minded ...  

... event -- such as the Vintage Indiana Food & Wine Festival June 2 at Military Park -- is remarkably easy. For some people, anyway. Here are some simple do's and don'ts: DON'T wear a lot of white, unless it is an all-white wine or champagne tasting.  

Swingers star Vince Vaughn has become a reluctant wine expert after getting tipsy during a tasting trip to Napa Valley in California The actor insists hes no wine buff but he fell in love with Napa and bought cases of his favourite reds and whites - and...  

One of my favorite red wines for summer drinking is pinot noir, which is best served a little cooler than heavier reds. I generally like to serve inexpensive pinot noirs at about 55 to 58 degrees. An easy way to achieve that is to put the wine in the ...  

The Vallejo man who was fatally shot by Vallejo police early Monday morning was a valued, 10-year employee, an executive at a Napa winery said Tuesday. Anton Barrett was a foreman in the barrel room of the Domaine Carneros Winery in Napa County, the winery's CEO Eileen Crane said. Barrett started at the winery at 1240 Duhig Road in January 2002 and was to receive an award at a brunch in two weeks for 10 years of service, Crane said. "He was...  

WHAT: The Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is a stunning wine that’s perfect for any special occasion. When the inky garnet wine opens in the glass a bit there are powerful aromas of black cherries in a brown sugar sauce.  

9 percent cabernet franc): inky hue, hint of oak, powerful, earthy black cherry flavors, big, ripe tannins, long finish; $35. 2011 Woodbridge Pinot Grigio, by Robert Mondavi, Calif. (76 percent pinot grigio plus a small amount of sauvignon blanc ...  

Beer judge, winemaker open Vine & Barley in Palm CityTCPalmBy Shelley Owens PALM CITY — Mark Carbone, a certified beer judge, and his wife, winemaker JoAnn Carbone, have opened Vine & Barley Palm City at 2951 SW High Meadows Ave. in Palm City. On opening day, May 15, the wine bar had 60 customers at any given ...  

Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley recently released two 2010 chardonnays with great pedigrees. Grape growing in this area of northern Santa Barbara County dates from the 1830s. The valley opens to the ocean and allows cool fog to ...  

If it sounds like a good idea, California will try it. California has long been eyed for its innovation, often challenging current trains of thought. The wine industry is no exception. In the industry’s early years Agoston Haraszthy, Martin Ray, Charles ...  

NAPA, Calif., May 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WineBid.com, the premier Internet auction of fine and rare wines, is proud to partner with the Napa Valley Vintners on its annual fundraiser, Auction Napa Valley. The event raises money for healthcare, youth services, affordable housing and other...  

BREAKING: it takes a long time and lots of money to make a profit in winemaking. But it’s cool to look at the view and have a glass of your own wine in the vineyards with your adult children. Oh, and it turns out that it’s hard to get distribution and selling wine can be [...]  

Bedell not only specializes in one-varietal wines, such as the top-selling Cabernet Franc, it also focuses on blends such as the highly-praised Taste, Gallery and Musée, wines with artist labels commissioned from Barbara Kruger, Ross Bleckner and Chuck Close.  

Founded by Charles Krug, it is considered the first winery in the Napa Valley. Since 1943 the winery has been owned by members of the Mondavi family, first by Cesare and Rosa, and today by Peter Sr. along with his sons Peter Jr. and Marc and their families.  

The event raises money for healthcare, youth services, affordable housing and other non-profit programs through its online E-Auction, and through Barrel and Live Auctions held in Napa Valley May 31- June 3. During the E-Auction, online bidders from across ...  

The winery, in the Pleasant Valley area of San Miguel north of Paso Robles, was co-founded in 2007 by producers Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe. Warwick’s credits include “American Idol.” Lythgoe’s credits include the British TV series ...  

Places at the en primeur seminars and tasting sessions are free and must be booked on the day in reception. They are strictly limited and subject to availability. For more information and to buy tickets to the Great Bordeaux Fine Wine Encounter click here.  

Tasting notes:Black cherry, anise, and earthy notes on the noseFull bodied and moderately firm texture on the palateNicely integrated dried currants, roasted herbs, and smoky cedar on the finishSummary:For Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a very good, refined, classy style.  I don't get too worked up over the style debate surrounding Napa Cab, because with the incredible variety of well made wine there's a place for almost anything.  Big, high...  

I hope you are well!  I'm writing because I would love to get your advice/input on what I should wear for a wine tasting trip my husband and I have planned in early June.  We are going to Paso Robles with my best friend and her husband and ...  

Napa Cabernet is typically our biggest and most pivotal tasting of the year. Our panel considered some 60 wines from the 2009 vintage in a range of prices. We found wines that exemplified the power of Napa and the...  

thumbprint cellars, one of Sonoma's top wineries that features a wine bar and wine tasting, is honored to present the "Wigs & Wine" fundraiser benefiting "Wigs for Kids," a cause close to the heart of thumbprint cellars owner Scott Lindstrom-Dake.  

Renowned food and wine magazine 'Dish' has released the results of its inaugural Wine Panel tasting with two of Gibbston Valley Winery's Pinot Noirs receiving accolades. The Gibbston Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010 has continued on its winning streak ...  

Featherstone Cabernet Franc 2010 Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 91 points, $16.95 Vintages   # 64618 Cabernet Franc is one of Ontario’s, and I would argue Canada’s, great red grape varieties. Our cool climate growing regions are well suited to this variety and capable of producing elegant, polished wines, with more luscious and intense flavours ...  

After tasting about 4 bottles over the past several months, it has become quite obvious that 2007 was a very good year for Joseph Phelps in the Cab department.  This vintage keeps getting better in the bottle and there is no end in sight.  

But for a truly unique experience, adding a stop off in Chiefland, Florida to a beach getaway is hard to beat. The Dakotah Winery & Vineyards almost defies description.  Is it a working winery, a museum or a wildlife refuge? The answer is yes ...  

for its 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo courtesy of Six Sigma Winery ... “Our wines are available in many restaurants in Napa Valley. To be able to share our wines with Napa Valley and successfully compete with the most famous wine region in the world ...  

Napa Cabernet is typically our biggest and most pivotal tasting of the year. Our panel considered some 60 wines from the 2009 vintage in a range of prices. We found wines that exemplified the power of Napa and the freshness and aging potential ...  

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Adea Wine Co.: Taste new releases of pinot noir, rosé of pinot noir, pinot blanc and chardonnay, as well as older vintages still available, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 26421 NW Highway 47, Gaston. $15. (503) 662-4509, www.adeawine.com.  

thumbprint cellars, one of Sonomas top wineries that features a wine bar and wine tasting, is honored to present the Wigs & Wine fundraiser benefiting Wigs for Kids, a cause close to the heart of thumbprint cellars owner Scott Lindstrom-Dake. The three-day ...  

Stag's Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (4.5 stars) Third place: Joseph Phelps Insignia, 2002 Napa Valley Red Wine (4.5 stars) A total of 20 wines were tasted. But this year only a handful rated 4.5 stars compared to last year ...  

Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile, 89 Points, $14.95, Vintages #694208 Power without heaviness is what you want from a red as the temperature rises. This elegance of this Cabernet is due to the sourcing of grapes from elevated plantings in the foothill of the Andes mountains where ripeness can be achieved ...  

Striking inky purple in color with blackberry, plum and black cherry aromas dominating the nose, the 2009 Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz carries the expectations of balanced forward fruit and well-honed tannins quite well....Read Full Post  

Adea Wine Co.: Taste new releases of pinot noir, rosé of pinot noir, pinot blanc and chardonnay, as well as older vintages still available, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 26421 NW Highway 47, Gaston. $15. (503) 662-4509, www.adeawine ...  

This Poe-like scene proved the inspiration for the winery name and logo. Ravenswood makes quality wines of all types, from the entry-level Vintner’s Blend series to single vineyard designations that are simply stunning. This cabernet is full of berry and ...  

In some ways the stories aren't all that different. A wealthy businessman falls in love with wine at some point, starts visiting Napa, and eventually dreams of owning a vineyard, to make a small amount of wine, just for fun. A vineyard is purchased, wine made, and everyone lives happily ever after. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this narrative play out in Napa, and tasted the result. Nine times out of ten, the wine that...  

One  of America's favorite white wines has to be Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio. This cool crisp Pinot Grigio will make you want to hang out in the closet so you don't have to share! Now the famous winemaker has created a nail polish line ...  

Seavin Inc., owner of Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, San Sebastian Winery, and Prosperity Vineyards, recently elected Charles G. Cox as president, succeeding his father Gary Cox. Founder of Seavin, Inc., Gary Cox will remain the chairman of the board of ...  

The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011 by Marisco Vineyards won the Trophy for ‘Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Under £10’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London overnight. Marisco Vineyards was also awarded NZ Winery of the Year at the IWC in ...  

In a word-association game, "cabernet sauvignon" just might prompt a response of "merlot" as quickly as it would "Bordeaux" or "Napa Valley." By history, tradition, culture and color, the two grape varieties are that closely identified. Many of the world's more esteemed wines involve both. Napa Family Vineyards Merlot 2010  

When it comes to leisure, one size does not fit all. That's what Swanson Vineyards executive Alexis Traina realized when visitors came to the winery's tasting room, asking for suggestions about how to explore Napa...  

They are having fun at the Barefoot Wine and Bubbly Winery! I asked Jennifer Wall, the Winemaker, “Are you really barefoot when you walk around the winery or when you prepare the wine?”Contributor: Sandy ZimmermanPublished: May 27, 2012  

Cabernet Franc specialist Bruwer Raats recently hosted a tasting at Wine Cellar to celebrate his tenth vintage of Raats Cabernet Franc. Guests were able to taste the flight from his maiden vintage in 2001 to his soon-to-be released 2010.  

In Boonville, where “Boontling” is a century-old dialect, Philo Ridge Vineyards is the world’s first off-the-grid winery. Run entirely by wind and solar power since 1976, the winery is a landmark in “America’s Greenest Wine Region.”  

Pask Winery Wins Regional Trophy for its Chardonnay 2009 at Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 in London. The Declaration Chardonnay 2009 receives Regional Trophy, voted 'best of the best in New Zealand'. Pask Winery took out the top prize in its category for ...  

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is 39 acres of bliss. Old Town Root Beer Co. offers exotic sodas.Intro: Let wine snobs snicker when they hear you spent a weekend at a vineyard in Temecula. I took a friend for an overnight stay at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (34843 Rancho California Road; [951] 587-9463, http://www. wineresort.com ), a 39-acre slice of nirvana where relaxation is inescapable. Twenty-four hours wasn't nearly enough...  

Foley Family Wines, billionaire Bill Foley's mechanism for buying wineries, has another acquisition: Napa Valley's Sawyer Cellars, where it plans to locate its Foley Johnson winery. Foley acquired Sawyer Cellars' 20,000-gallon winery and tasting room, along with a 49-acre parcel along Highway 29, including 40 acres of Rutherford vineyards, the company said Monday. It did not buy the Sawyer Cellars brand. The purchase price was not disclosed...  

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Pinot noir is the most fickle of grapes, and many winemakers have an intense relationship with it. David Hirsch founded Hirsch Vineyard in 1980, determined to make great pinot on a site he still calls a “ranch.”  

Crooked Vine Winery, a family-owned vineyard and winery that offers wine tasting and an ideal wedding reception venue in the Bay Area is proud to announce that its Stony Ridge 2009 Trifecta wine won “Best of Other Red ... Ridge wine clubs at its ...  

Many famous wines are produced in Walla Walla, Wash., but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant’s knowledge of Washington wines is whether it offers Tamarack Cellars’ Firehouse…Click to Continue »  

ST. HELENA, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yao Family Wines, the Napa Valley wine company founded by Yao Ming and launched in 2011, received high scores for its inaugural 2009 vintages in Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Yao Ming® 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon received a...  

John Jordan, president of the Jordan Winery in Sonoma County’s verdant hills, celebrates his 40th birthday on May 25. Tom and Sally Jordan, founders of the winery bearing their name, celebrate today the 40th anniversary of the purchase of their first ...  

There are actually two different seasons of grapes with the Texas Gulf coast and its hybrid grapes starting to bud out in March with the classic grapes (vitis vinifera, being Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Viognier, etc.) budding out in the ...  

The star of the evening for me was the Villa Maria Private Bin, a New Zealand sauvignon blanc that contains all of the bold flavors of that region, yet manages to do so in a very elegant way. The wine has lots of zest and fruitiness and is also ...  

Auction Napa Valley, one of the largest charity events in the country, is put on annually by the Napa Valley Vintners Association in collaboration with their 400+ Napa Valley winery members.  In their 32nd year, and after donating over $100 million to health, youth and affordable housing non-profit programs, the auction continues to show guests [...]  

MILLERSVILLE, Md., May 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schmitt Sohne, Inc. announces the introduction of RELAX Pinot Grigio, RELAX Pink and Fünf Sangria to its expansive portfolio of European wines. RELAX Pinot Grigio ($9.99 for a 750ml bottle) is ...  

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/11/12 -- More than 500 acclaimed pinots will be poured at the 8th Annual Pinot Days San Francisco, June 9-16, 2012. A renowned pinot noir wine event with annual tastings in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco ...  

... is the Simply Naked wines which include a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For the 2012 season, they have introduced two new flavors; a fantastic, unoaked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a refreshing, medium sweet California Moscato.  

The open fields in Manito's Memorial Park were more crowded than usual Saturday.   Tents lined the gravel path that runs through the park for the fourth annual Manito Wine, Art, Balloon and Jazz Festival. Nearly 3,000 people braved the humid weather to walk among the tents, trying wine from central Illinois' vineyards while live jazz played in the...  

Whether you prefer a chilled wine or jammy Zinfandel (or cold beer) with your BBQ, the pairing won’t matter much if the food ain't smoking good. With that in mind, here are the best BBQ spots in Napa Valley. Although a new kid on the block, Smoakville has definitely become a favorite locals spot for BBQ in the Valley. This take-out café, conceived by locally renowned “Very Tall Chef” Jonathan Bodnar, has limited hours (Wed – Fri 4–8pm...  

Owner Bob Morus planted the first of his 30 acres in 1990, collaborating with a Hood River winemaker ... We offer a quick primer. Columbia Gorge AVA Established in 2004, this youthful AVA includes 300 square miles stretching from Hood River to The Dalles ...  

... winemaking techniques (that some may call “artisan”) in their pursuit of making the very best wines. With an understanding that fine winemaking was being discussed, and trying to avoid the term “artisan” for fear of another round of dictionary ...  

Darioush is a Napa Valley winery, noted for Bordeaux style estate wines. The tasting includes Chardonnay, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon.  

Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Diamond Collection crafts an “Oscar” winning varietal with its 2011 sauvignon blanc. Begun in 1997, its mission was to make California wines of character and complexity at an affordable price. The result is a wine with ...  

The country’s foremost wine auction kicks off June 1 with a food and wine party taking place in and on the lawns surrounding a most unique underground winery in the hills northeast of Napa. William and Leticia Jarvis have invited Auction Napa Valley ...  

Soda Rock Winery, the best winery for social gatherings and winery weddings in Sonoma's Alexander Valley, recently held its annual charity event for the benefit of the Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund. The fundraiser, sponsored by ...  

Handcrafted and bottled by Derek Rohlffs, Bravium's proprietor and wine maker, White Wedding II is Bravium's newly released proprietary white wine, a unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier from Napa and Sonoma. “I am very excited to officially ...  

Cellar Angels Presents: Phipps Family Cellars Martin Cody of Cellar Angels interviews Andy Phipps of Phipps Family Cellars. "Zinfandel is really California's heritage grape, so I wanted to start off making a Zinfandel that is true to a style [the Cab lover's Zinfandel] I'm really proud of." ~Andy Want access to exquisite, hard-to-find wines of Napa and Sonoma? Set up your complimentary membership with Cellar Angels to buy this wine at...  

ST. HELENA, Calif., May 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Auction Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) annual charity fundraiser, and the most celebrated charity wine auction in America announces that online bidding for its much-anticipated Global E ...  

The new Cono Sur Seasons campaign builds on the success of the popular 2011 Cono Sur Green Cooks campaign and continues to promote sustainable and environmental friendly wine making around the world but with a seasonal focus. The fun and playful element of ...  

The restaurant will host an Argyle Winemaker Dinner at 6:30 p.m. June 4; $55. Sommelier Michael Roberts, along with a representative from the winery, will guide guests through selections from the Oregon vineyard including Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs from ...  

but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant’s knowledge of Washington wines is whether it offers Tamarack Cellars’ Firehouse Red. Year after year, this wide-ranging blend ranks as one of the Northwest’s best values. Fortunately ...  

Soda Rock Winery would like to thank everyone who extended support for the Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund by taking part in this year’s charity event on May 12. The Wilsons, who began this fundraiser in 2002 in partnership with the Sonoma ...  

Served slightly below room temperature the BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR DOMAINE VOARICK (£10.99, Fine Wines Direct, Penarth Road) is a classically structured burgundy from the Michel Picard stable ... Côtes du Rhône Villages blanc. Made up of varieties such ...  

Wino Winemaker!" />Wino Winemaker!" /> Actress Drew Barrymore can add one more credit to her impressive resume: Winemaker. "Barrymore Pinot Grigio is actress Drew Barrymore's tribute to her wine-loving family," notes Food Republic. [ more › ]  

Some cabernet sauvignons and Bordeaux-blends seem to demand cerebral consideration but this wine wants you to have a good time. It is more the life of the party than its chaperone. When it comes to pairing, you couldn't possibly do better than a ...  

Fans of Iberian wines, here’s your chance to attend the most extensive annual tasting of domestically produced Spanish and Portuguese varietal wines in North America at the TAPAS Grand Wine Tasting, which takes place in the Festival Pavilion at Fort...  

The Week Wines is offering a weekend away at a Tuscan castle One-Minute Read LAST UPDATED AT 13:41 ON Thu 17 May 2012 The Week Wines is offering one lucky customer the opportunity to win a weekend for two at the Castello di Potentino. Enjoy the breath-taking views of Tuscany as you relax, surrounded by the vines grown for the delicious Sacromonte and Piropo wines. In addition to three nights' bed and...  

Going on 15 years now, Chile has been my “go to” for unearthing great wine values. A long time ago I discovered Casa Lapostolle’s “Cuvee Alexandre” line of wines, finding the Merlot particularly enjoyable — and fairly easy on the wallet. That said, when I happened upon this “Casa” Cabernet Sauvignon, my expectations were high [...]  

Jean-Claude knows how to combine subtlety ... handcrafted Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc that customers can enjoy with friends and family. Twomey most recently celebrated the release of its 2010 Russian River Valley, Anderson Valley ...  

Many travelers are familiar with the wineries in Napa Valley, but if they head north they will discover a wine road that has much to offer without all of the busloads of tourists. Flying into San Francisco from Chicago was a breeze; then, it was a quick ...  

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of traveling to California for the monthly commute to my current client. It was a fun week, mostly because my partner in crime started working with me again. We kicked off a new mobile project and I helped finish up a UI refresh that I've been working on for the last few months. While the happy hours and late night chats were fun, it didn't hold a candle to Trish and my journey to Napa Valley over Mother...  

There's debate these days as to what makes for a great vintage. In some minds it might be a year like 2007 in Napa Valley, brimming with warmth and sun. Or perhaps 2008, which enjoyed that ripeness although in a markedly smaller, frost-shrunken ...  

Four dads.  Four wines.  Four ties… Le Clos Jordanne makes gift giving easy by partnering with Harry Rosen, pairing Pinot preference with necktie style TORONTO, May 22, 2012 /CNW/ - "My Dad is the hardest guy to shop for," is the common phrase that circulates this...  

WALLA WALLA -- The renovation of a one-time garage into one of downtown Walla Walla's most distinct tasting rooms has earned Charles Smith Wines World Headquarters a coveted award from the Washington State Main Street Program. The winery at 35 S.  

Chad Johnson and Corey Braunel — co-owners, co-winemakers and brothers-in-law — are best known for their Syrahs, but they’ve recently shown deep affection for Petite Sirah, a related red wine grape. That their 2009 Petite Sirah captured ...  

Yealands Estate Wines has been awarded ... both the Yealands Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Yealands Estate Single Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Gold medals, only eight of which were awarded to New Zealand producers. “It’s fantastic to see ...  

ST. HELENA, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam Veteran and celebrated Provenance Vineyards winemaker Tom Rinaldi and his team will celebrate Memorial Day in a very special way this Sunday, May 27.   Rinaldi and the Provenance staff have selected this day to dedicate...  

Auction Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners’ (NVV) annual charity fundraiser, and the most celebrated charity wine auction in America announces that online bidding for its much-anticipated Global E-Auction goes live this Sunday, May 27 at ...  

I have, for example, always enjoyed the Chardonnays produced by Chateau St. Jean. Founded in 1973, this winery has long been recognized as a leader in “Vineyard Designated” vintages. And winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her 30 years of ...  

HEALDSBURG, Calif., May 21, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Foley Family Wines announced it has acquired Napa Valley's Sawyer Cellars. The purchase includes a 49 acre parcel including 40 acres of premium Rutherford vineyards and a 20,000 gallon winery and tasting room along Napa's famed...  

and 2009 Chateau Montelena Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Calif.); Dessert: Coconut Pannacotta with Poached Fruits in Champagne Syrup. Founded in 1882, Chateau Montelena Winery in Napa Valley, Calif., features 254 acres of ...  

Wine & Spirits of Slingerlands in will host a tasting of Castello di Gabbiano wines from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, with winemaker Federico Cerelli in attendance to pour wines and sign bottles. Tastings will be conducted of Gabbiano’s Alleanza ...  

Triple-Amputee Corporal Juan Dominguez to Arrive via U.S. Navy Seahawk Helicopter At Event Honoring Him at Monte De Oro Winery Event Date: May 25, 2012 – 6:00pm – 9:00pm  Location:  Monte De Oro Winery, 35820 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591 Temecula, California.  On Friday, May 25, 2012 Monte De Oro Winery in association with the Thomas DeAngelis Memorial Fund and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host a...  

As an incentive to initially get me running, my husband bribed me with a trip to wine country - the catch was that I'd have to run the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Well, folks, it was well worth it. The race took place on July 17 ...  

ENRICO WINERY Pinot Grigio 2010, Vancouver Island, BC $17 The pinot gris grapes are estate grown. Pale straw in colour and the nose has gentle aromas of pear, flowers, honey and a subtle minerality. The wine has a lively although short finish and will be a great ...  

Friday evenings kickoff social event for the Anderson Valley Pinot Festival, one of several annual events sponsored by the Anderson Valley Winegrowers' Association, was a huge sold out hit.   Hosted by Husch Vineyards, the evening casual ...  

Freud struggled to find an answer to the question "What does a woman want ... She says women look for wines that offer an emotional connection. Its 10 sassy-style wines have personality-profile names like Drama Queen (pinot grigio), Smarty ...  

Here are the top winners in this year’s competition. All should be available through your favorite wine merchant or directly from the wineries. Best in show: Dusted Valley Vintners 2009 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley, $42. (Also won best ...  

Manicured Napa OAKVILLE, CA: Rows of neatly trimmed Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines are seen just before harvest time in Napa Valley. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then select the desired location on your computer to save the image. Mac users can also just click the image to open the full size view and drag that to their desktops. To set the image as...  

Cakebread Cellars of Napa Valley, a winery founded by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in 1973, will be hosting its 26th Annual “American Harvest Workshop” this September 8 through 12. The four-day event brings together esteemed chefs from around ...  

What began in 1997, with nine wineries participating has grown into a three day event with 41 wineries pouring their Anderson Valley designate Pinot Noir at the Grand Tasting and 29 winery open houses. The event begins at the Mendocino County ...  

CALISTOGA — County officials have ordered Castello di Amorosa — the imposing “castle” winery south of Calistoga — to stop using the chapel on its property for weekly church services, saying it is not a permitted activity for the winery.  

"In 2005 Saint Clair was in fact the first New Zealand wine company to win major international wine trophies for both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in the same year," reflects Saint Clair’s Managing Director Neal Ibbotson. "Both these varietals have ...  

It’s seems like to have been quite a while since Zinfandel held sway in the wine spotlight. There once was a time when Zin was all the rage. Then, to paraphrase Casey Stengel: ‘it’s too popular; nobody goes there anymore.’ Now, with the rise of Pinot Noir, the ambivalence of Cabernet, and the somewhat concurrent [...]  

Fresh out of UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in fermentation science, Sacramento native Rob Davis signed on as an intern at a brand new winery just outside of Healdsburg in northern Sonoma County, Jordan Vineyard & Winery. Winemaker Rob Davis has had a hand in every Jordan vintage since arriving as an intern in 1976. The 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a benevolent growing season that year, resulting in a smaller...  

Fresh out of UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in fermentation science, Sacramento native Rob Davis signed on as an intern at a brand new winery just outside of Healdsburg in northern Sonoma County, Jordan Vineyard & Winery. Winemaker Rob Davis has had a hand in every Jordan vintage since arriving as an intern in 1976. The 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a benevolent growing season that year, resulting in a smaller...  

From $21.99, £24.99, ¥3,870, NZ$70.40 Find these wines Americans who like funky, mature Pinot Noir with more than a hint of Armand Rousseau about them should seize this bargain with both hands. I really don't understand why K&L of San Francisco are selling this delicious four-year-old wine.  

“When I started — back when I didn’t know anything, which seems like yesterday — I thought that you had to get the very best genetic material to get the best wine,” he says. “That’s part of it, but maybe a little, small part of it, especially ...  

But Michel can also produce some incredibly value-oriented wines that deliver a lot for the money. The 2010 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc from the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation is made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc and delivers ...  

Ryan’s Riesling deserves the title ... remainder of the wine and two days later served it with a Thai pork in peanut sauce over Jasmine brown rice. At the end of this meal, we finished the wine with one of Chef du Jour’s apple, onion ...  

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sheraton Hotels partners with Wine Spectator magazine to bring guests a premium wine tasting experience. Wine tasting events and menus will be available in participating hotels.  

Ray Isle (@islewine on Twitter) is Food & Wine's executive wine editor. We trust his every cork pop and decant – and the man can sniff out a bargain to boot. Take it away, Ray. Ah, Sauvignon Blanc. It’s zesty, it’s crisp, it’s loaded ...  

The wine- and food-tasting fundraiser for the V.E. Petrucci Library at Fresno State is one of the largest of its kind in the Valley and gives winemakers the chance to showcase their newest varietals. More than 70 California wineries, including ...  

We had friends over for dinner last weekend for grilled salmon, and my favorite with salmon, Pinot Noir. We selected two bottles of similar wine from Oregon for comparison, but could not decide which was the best, so I have decided to write about both. This week's Tasting Notes is a "Two for One"...  

Acclaimed winery Round Pond Estate, known for its world-class, limited-production vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc ... The wine pairing is 2008 Syrah. The fourth course includes grilled ancho-dusted New Zealand lamb chops ...  

With the United States officially surpassing France in total wine consumption, wine drinkers aren't just about Chardonnay and Cab - they're into New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Argentinian Malbec, and Australian Shiraz, too. But beyond the usual suspects, there are plenty of grape varietals out there are that have flown under the radar. Take the time to seek them out, as they've got distinct flavor characteristics and are generally awesome...  

Mike Weir: The Canadian stays true to his roots by featuring a red blend, a pinot noir, a chardonnay and a sauvignon blanc, plus a special ice wine, all from the Niagara Peninsula. Nick Faldo: A value-priced shiraz, cab and sauvignon blanc from Coonawarra ...  

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Vidal Legacy Series Syrah 2009 has secured the Regional Trophy in the New Zealand Red Rh ne Varietal category (over 10) at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards. The Legacy Series made its debut at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards, one of the most ...  

--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Robert Oatley Vineyards USA ... Robert Oatley Vineyards USA and LangeTwins Winery announce strategic sales and marketing alliance. With this news, LangeTwins Estate Wines are available in fine wine shops, restaurants across ...  

Move over Chardonnay and Pinot grigio-- there's a new white wine in town. At the largest wine competition in the world in London this week, the Chenin blanc, a white wine grape variety from the Loire region in France, won the highest percentage of awards ...  

Steven Kent Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley ($48).  I still remember when I tasted Steven Kent's Cabernets for the first time.  Wow.  Lots of fruit and layers of spice and earth, full bodied and lush.  The 2009 will not ...  

We've long been keen on winemaker Greg La Follette's Pinot Noir style, his bagpipe back story and the Friday night Bingo shirts he sports at wine tasting events. He's also weathered the wine business long enough that he doesn't worry about telling the ...  

The top-scoring wines in The Press Democrat's recent 10-year retrospective tasting of cabernet sauvignons and Bordeaux red blends are: First place: Clos Du Bois Marlstone, 2002 Alexander Valley Bordeaux Red Blend (4.5 stars) Second place ...  

The ultimate Treasure Hunt awaits you at Beliveau Estate on Sunday, June 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Bring the family to hunt for hidden Geocache treasures. You will need to bring a GPS device as only latitude and longitude coordinates will be given as ...  

The 6-acre property is in Montsant District, about a half-mile from the Priorat region. It has two vineyards with 40- and 60-year-old vines of Carignan and an acre of almonds planted. “Those nice old vines are kind of a treasure,” Smith says.  

Some of the delicious treats we'll be sampling:     Wines: Lee Family Farm Verdelho, Rock & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Pali Pinot Noir Riviera, Chateau Michel de Vert Lussac St. Emilion, Charles and Charles Rose, Tierruca Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Boat ...  

About 60 wineries showcased their red, white and rosé vintages under the shade of oak trees Saturday during 30th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival's main event in Downtown City Park.  

This week's buy: Peter Lehmann Shiraz Cabernet 2010. Peter Lehmann has built a wine empire in the Barossa region of Australia since embarking on his journey in 1979. He produces a voluminous amount of wine from grapes supplied by 185 independent ...  

KIRKLAND, Wash., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Cellars Winery, located in Kirkland, Washington has been selected to provide the KING TUT PRIVATE RESERVE wine for the upcoming King Tut exhibition at Pacific Science Center.  The Seattle exhibit will be the last time the...  

KENWOOD, SONOMA VALLEY, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 40 years, the wines of Kenwood Vineyards have been ambassadors for Sonoma wine country. Now those who enjoy Kenwood Vineyards wines have the opportunity to share their appreciation in their entries to the Kenwood...  

Those who are more comfortable with easy-to-pronounce locales stick to places like Argentina ... Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon -- the best wines bridge the gap between the Old World and the New World.  

TEMECULA South Coast Winery, the nations most award winning winery, once again tops the wine competition charts earning a Gold medal for the 2006 Carter Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Vinalies Internationales 2012 Wine Competition in Paris, France. Not only was South Coast Winery the only winery from the United States to bring home a Gold medal from this competition, but by also taking home two additional Silver Medals for its 2008 South...  

Oenophiles tend to classify wines into either coming from the "old world" -- France, Spain, Italy and other European countries that have traditionally produced wine -- and the "new world," which includes upstarts such as the United States and Australia. Soon, though, we might need to come up with a new classification: the "ancient world," which would cover bottles coming from what's often described as wine's birthplace, Transcaucasia, a region...  

Known as syrah, the grapes produced a bold, ruby-red wine with a long, robust palate. Where Sterimberg obtained his cuttings has been a source of considerable speculation: Shiraz, Persia, was thought to have given syrah its other name (shiraz); Syracuse ...  

Temecula, CA – (Hollywood Today) 05/22/2012 Photos & facts by Karen Ostlund Lorimar Vineyards & Winery opened up last weekend, with a three days celebration, (May 18th- 20th) to benefit Safety Harbor Kids. From the adjoining orange groves and 22 acre estate vineyard, to a spectacular view of the Santa Rosa and Palomar Mountains, the [...]  

“Home to pristine Napa Valley vineyards and world-class Cabernet Sauvignon for more than 75 years, Louis M. Martini Winery is a must-see during your visit to wine country.” For more information about the Fourth of July event or any of Louis Martini ...  

BloombergNapa's Sequoia Grove Cabernet Makes a Comeback: ReviewBloombergMichael Trujillo, director of wine making and president of Napa Valley's Sequoia Grove winery shrugs when I tell him his wines have been omitted by recent influential tomes on California wines. “I'm not surprised,” he says upon hearing there's no ...and more »  

Owners Dan and Cindy Marca are introducing their 2010 Adagio Southern Oregon Pinot Noir ($30 ... Oregon There are picnic tables on the lawn shaded by a black walnut tree, cushioned chairs underneath patio umbrellas near the koi pond and rocks ...  

Many will recognize Duckhorn as a Presidential favorite. The wines from the St. Helena winery have made their way to the White House on several occasions. And it would appear taste in fine Napa wine is bipartisan. From Reagan to Obama, administrations have ...  

("Zero" refers to zero new oak.) If you're looking for a wine that's a little heartier, the 2009 Kenwood Sonoma County Zinfandel ($14) offers plump, ripe berry with some spicy notes and fine tannins. As for syrah, the 2009 Stickybeak Syrah ($ ...  

This month, we’ve selected a wine you’re sure to love. It’s the 2010 McPherson Cellars Roussanne Reserve and it is a winning example of what this southern French varietal can do in Texas. In fact, if you pay close attention, you’ll probably notice it taking a stronghold as one of the top white wine varietals [...]  

An expansive nose of ripe berries introduces a velvety palate with layers of fruit, meat, mocha and damp earth flavors and long, mouthwatering palate, expressing a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Serve with full, flavorful ...  

The 2010 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc camps out on vibrant aromas, full-flavored citrus fruit and food-friendly acidity!   Fresh aromatics play out in the form of dominating grapefruit on the nose with the perfect mix of fresh cut grass and subtle herbal undertones....Read Full Post  

Idaho's largest winery has a new owner.The Ste. Chapelle Winery, located in the Snake River Valley, has been purchased by Precept Wine. The Seattle, WA, company is the largest privately held, and second largest overall, wine company in the Northwest.The seller was Ascentia Wine Estates of Healdsburg CA. Precept already owned the Sawtooth Estate Winery, also located in the Snake River Valley AVA.Andrew Browne, founder and CEO of the nine-year...  

Russian River Expanse HEALDSBURG, CA: An aerial view of some of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley wine region near Healdsburg. Some of California's top Pinot Noir and Chardonnays come from this soil, which ranges from hillsides to old floodplains such as this one. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting "save link as" or "save target as" and then select the desired location on your computer to save...  

Surrounded by picturesque farmland and forests in Mount Joy Township, lush rows of grape vines point to a new construction perched on a hill: a soon-to-be winery and tasting room. The Vineyard at Grandview, at 1489 Grandview Road, is the only ...  

Join us at the winery for our harvest to sample local New England wines and crush the grapes of Zoll Cellars future vintages.  Think like a winemaker as we process the grapes prior to fermentation.  Pastry Chef and Winemaker, Frank Zoll, will share with ...  

Dark garnet tomato hue with thick bouquet of rich berry fruit and cigar box goodness with a touch of menthol or eucalyptus. (On opening there was a distinct presence of meat. but that has dissipated on breathing.)Palate--Rich textured, big fruit palate with pleasure filled balance. Mid palate there's a subtle hint of baked wood with a bready undercurrent and a toasty oak and charcoal finish that keeps on going. This is a BIG bold fruit...  

Napa Cellars believes the magical ambiance associated with ... and 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard cabernet sauvignon ($44.99) – speak exceptional quality. The smoky syrah seduces with intense aromas of blueberry and blackberry and is a prelude to tasty bramble ...  

Arista Winery Russian River Valley-based Arista offers proximity to both the vines and its garden beds while enjoying a sit-down, five-course meal sourced in part from its own gardens and paired with its gewürztraminer, zinfandel and several of ...  

When you think of white wine from Italy, you probably automatically think Pinot Grigio because has been one of the top whites imported to the U.S. market.  Italian Pinot Grigio isn’t my favorite–it leaves me feeling a little flat. Pinot Grigio is often made from grapes picked before their ultimate ripeness to preserve freshness and, [...]  

Welcome to Vine Geeks, where Brian Reeder and Pavle Milic of AZ Wine Merchants take the drinking game quite seriously. Pay attention -- you might just learn something. One of the consistent columns I'll be writing as the resident 'vine geek' will be about ...  

BEIRUT: For red wine lovers in Lebanon, the options have largely been limited to heavy cabernet sauvignons and merlots, with the occasional syrah thrown in the mix. But now, with the launch of Chateau St. Thomas’ single grape pinot noir, there’s a new ...  

Somerston Somerston offers a daily estate tasting between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. where three of their estate wines (sauvignon blanc, a proprietary red and cabernet sauvignon) are paired with three distinct plates, designed to highlight the wine's ...  

Don't buy the wrong wine on Mother's Day. If Mom has been enjoying pinot grigio for the past 25 years, then don't show up with a bottle of the latest, greatest, top-scoring California cabernet sauvignon. Chances are she could care less whether the bottle ...  

PAW PAW, MI -- How sweet it is. St. Julian Winery was awarded the "Best Sweet" Riesling by the International Riesling Foundation at the Riverside International Wine Competition in California, the Paw Paw-based winery announced May 21. In ...  

Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery announces its Sunset Music Series for 2012 ... from pulled pork sandwiches to hot dogs for the kids). Don’t forget a blanket, chairs, bug spray, glasses and a cork screw. Admission is $5 per carload and beer, wine ...  

Miraflores boasts barrel artist Tito Abraham and a 3-D chocolate company among their guest artisans. Photographic artist Mark Schneider of Sierra Light and Image will show his work at Narrow Gate. These are only a few of the crafters and artists ...  

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — The results of the Pacific Northwest's largest wine competition say a lot about a grape variety that could well be perfect for Washington. During the first week of May, more than 1,000 wines from Washington, Oregon British ...  

Memorial Day weekend is considered by many to be the open house of the Willamette Valley wineries. The spring cleaning has been done and all the wineries are officially open for the summer! It’s a great opportunity to try new releases while ...  

Jean-Claude Berrouet Joins Twomey Cellars as Winemaking ConsultantSacramento BeeBy Twomey Cellars NAPA VALLEY, Calif., May 17, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Twomey Cellars announced today that world renowned winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet has joined the Twomey winemaking team as Winemaking Consultant. Berrouet will work closely with ...and more »  

Fireside Fridays at Hotel Los Gatos: Featured wineries are Burrell School Vineyards, Silver Mountain Vineyards, The Mountain Winery and Villa Del Monty Winery. Fridays, 5-7 p.m. Hotel Los Gatos, 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos. $15. 831-239-1191, www ...  

Between the Vines is a biweekly column on wine and wine making in the Livermore Valley region. This column was contributed by William Westover Smyth, owner and winemaker at Westover Winery and Vineyards. Winery Name: Westover Winery and ...  

30 p.m., Vineyard Wine Market, 4414 Evans to Locks Road, Evans; $10, limited to 16 people. Each person in the tasting will purchase one wine they consider to be the best at the Vineyard. Each wine will be covered and tasted blind and scored.  

Greens Restaurant will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge with a special dinner this Sunday, offering the best seats in town for the fireworks display set to start at 9:30 p.m. There will be two seatings. The 5:30 to 6:45 p ...  

Winemaker Chris Munsell at MacMurray Ranch in Sonoma, California, knows what he's doing with his 2009 pinot noir. This silky and smooth wine is medium bodied and delicious to drink on it own or paired with just about anything. Because it is medium bodied ...  

Historically, most second wines from the Médoc were sold in French supermarkets, according to Emmanuel Cruse ... is roughly equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. A little Petit Verdot goes into the grand vin as well.  

Originally owned by Fred and Lynn Hunter, the first grape vines were planted along the scenic, sloping hills in 1979. However, in February of 2012 this charming hidden nook in southern Pennsylvania was bought and tirelessly brought to near ...  

But that hasn't stopped Siam Winery in Thailand from doing the unthinkable in tropical viticulture through its New Latitude Wines concept ... array of grapes including colombard, chenin blanc, muscat, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, sangiovese, and tempranillo ...  

Many famous wines are produced in Walla Walla, but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant's knowledge of Washington wines is if it offers Tamarack Cellars' Firehouse Red. Year after year, this wide-ranging blend ranks as one of the ...  

The new list features full-bodied wines which can hold up against ... Rosenblum Cuvee Zinfandel - Raspberry, Plum, Bing Cherry & Vanilla Spices. Ideal pairing with Summer BBQ. Jay Lohr "Seven Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon - A Cabernet heavy on the plum and ...  

Amity Vineyards is located in Yamhill County, Oregon just 7 miles from McMinnville. This region has been recognized as one of the premier Pinot noir producing areas in the world-rivaling the best in Burgundy. As one of Oregon's pioneer wineries ...  

Santa Rita never has overdone the grapefruit element like so many New Zealand and a few Chilean vintners do, instead opting for a lip-smacking array of citrus flavors and just enough acidity to make this refreshing white wine food-friendly.  

Say Sauvignon Blanc to many a wine lover, and Marlborough, New Zealand or France's Loire Valley come to mind. In France, the grape is aromatic and fresh in the Sancerres of the Loire Valley. Don Asay of Frederick Wildman & Sons, in Summit, NJ recommends ...  

A fire early Tuesday destroyed a vacant home owned by E.&J.; Gallo Winery, authorities said. The two-alarm blaze at 516 Santa Rita Ave. first was reported at 5:45 a.m. Flames were visible in the back of the home when crews arrived, and it took ...  

Produced by Francis Ford Coppola with a California appellation, there is vanilla, plenty of aroma and a good range of bright fruit like strawberry and blueberry. The mouth is heavier than the nose would let on and finishes up sweet and sappy.  

It's 100 percent Zinfandel and consistently a favorite of critics and fans. It's made by Michael David Winery in Lodi, Ca., an area best known for its full-flavored Zinfandel. "I was in the winery making wine and I wanted to taste what other ...  

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP —  On the heels of the success of his Raspberry Blanc, winemaker Nick Ferrante is ready to pop corks on two new labels — Grand River Valley Grüner Veltliner and Strawberry Blanc. The winery on Route 307 will host a wine release ...  

Next weekend over 1000 wine producers in Italy will open their cellars for visitors during Cantine Aperte.  Organized by Italy’s wine tourism association the Movimento Turismo del Vino, the event attracted about one million tourists and wine enthusiasts last year.  According to the organizers, that number is growing every year. ’See What You Drink’ Cantine [...]  

Cellar No. 8 – a storied winery in Sonoma County – released a dynamic duo of robust red wines. The super surprise is the price: $10 each. Sourced from quality vineyards throughout California’s coastal areas, both the 2010 pinot noir and ...  

Film director Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather" films and "Apocalypse Now") has reassembled the historic Inglenook winery in Napa Valley and restored the name to the historic property, which is open to the public for tours and wine tasting. Gustave ...  

Each event is separate. Attend as many as you like. The winemakers are Webster Marquez of Anthill Farms Winery, Gary Burk of Costa de Oro, Donald Patz of Patz & Hall, and Steve Clifton of Brewer-Clifton. "Obviously, I know all about these pinot noir producers,"?  

Winemaker-led tasting followed by gourmet meal on-board.(NAPA, CA) Dinner on the Napa Wine Train just got a little more informative. PRLog (Press Release) - May 13, 2012 - Wine Train package, “Sip and Supper,” begins with an intimate 90-minute ...  

Foley Family Wines is expanding again, announcing a deal Monday to acquire a winery in the heart of Napa Valley, Sawyer Cellars. The purchase includes 40 acres of vineyards outside Rutherford and a 20,000-gallon production facility and tasting ...  

But a recent tasting of Australian Shiraz changes my mind. At the Landmark Australia and Barossa Grape & Wine Association's recent Shiraz tasting event, I had the rare chance to try eight types of Shiraz from Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, in Barossa ...  

My name is Leslie Sbrocco and I'm the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Each week, I will be sharing my tasting notes about the wine the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show. I will also share some wine tips with each episode.  

Wines can, of course, be purchased on site or online, or you can join their wine club, The Medallion Collection, for quarterly wine shipments. In their beautiful garden, make your selections, then sit back, relax and enjoy the day or evening.  You won't ...  

It's that time of the year again. Spring is sprung and the goodness of fresh produce is popping up all around us. Fresh produce means some damn yummy eats and when you combine this with some good Napa Valley wine, it means dinners never to be ...