Posts By Josie Cowden
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Food & DrinkDeVincenzi Cellars’ Voluptuous Sangiovese 2016
This family-run winery produces a striking crimson wine
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Food & DrinkSerene Cellars’ Satisfying Sauvignon Blanc
This fruity-floral white wine is one of the most popular from MJA Vineyards
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Food & DrinkBonny Doon Vineyard’s Savory Vin Gris De Cigare
Bonny Doon Vineyard is closing its Davenport tasting room, but its signature wines live on
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Food & DrinkLester Estate’s Celebration-Worthy Chardonnay
A white wine to start 2020 off on a high note
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Food & DrinkLoma Prieta Winery’s Mountain-Top Pinotage
Loma Prieta Winery has built a reputation for producing rare Pinotage
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Food & DrinkSC Mountain Vineyards’ Zesty Grenache
A classic vine making a comeback in California
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Food & DrinkA Pelican Ranch Rosé to Remember
UCSC chemistry professor blends up a winner
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Food & DrinkA Turkey-Ready Bargetto Merlot
Soquel winery’s 2017 Santa Cruz Mountains blend is primed for pairing
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Food & DrinkBlack Ridge Vineyards’ Mountain Hideaway
A luxe 2015 Chardonnay
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Food & DrinkMuccigrosso Vineyards Makes Anti-Wimpy Wine
Muccigrosso makes a powerful 2014 Pinot Noir
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Food & DrinkSoquel Vineyards Superior 2018 Chardonnay
A crisp white wine, served with views of the Monterey Bay
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Food & DrinkMorgan Winery’s Zesty 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
A bargain buy bursting with lemongrass and citrus notes
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Food & DrinkBartolo’s Spirited Merlot 2013
A bold red wine primed for a haunted holiday
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Food & DrinkAn Aptos Outpost for Greek Wine
Domaine Gioulis’ Sofos is a Mediterranean vacation in a glass
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Food & DrinkSante Arcangeli Moves South
Pescadero winery’s new Aptos tasting room features a stellar Rosé of Pinot Noir
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Food & DrinkBargetto’s Golden 2017 Pinot Grigio
Corralitos grapes lend striking color and flavor
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Food & DrinkVilla dei Sogni’s Stateside Vino Rossi
Santa Cruz vintners had to overcome life-altering health scare
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Food & DrinkMargins Wine’s Aromatic Muscat Blanc 2018
A standout white blend from a rising star of natural wine
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Food & DrinkA Taste of Uruguay in Artesana Tannat 2015
International winery has Santa Cruz roots
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Food & DrinkArmitage Pinot Noir Channels Ghosts of Hitchcock
Armitage vineyard on former Hitchcock estate produces a show-stopping 2017 Pinot
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Food & DrinkEquinox’s Sparkling Rosé to Remember
A long-weekend-ready Rosé of Pinot Noir
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Food & DrinkSoquel Vineyards’ Fog-Infused 2017 Pinot Noir
Vineyard celebrates 30th anniversary with stellar season
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Food & DrinkA Taste of Provence in Windy Oaks’ 2017 Rosé
Local wine has roots in European-style Grenache
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Food & DrinkAlberti Vineyard’s Top-Notch Pinot Noir
Plus, Aptos’ Cantine Winepub turns 5
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Food & DrinkLester Family Vineyards’ Event-Ready Rosé
A Rosé worth uncorking for the next special occasion
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Food & DrinkIntegrity Wines’ Powerhouse Pinot Noir
An award-winner primed for summer food pairings
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Food & DrinkBirichino’s Blockbuster Italian Wine
A most mischievous Malvasia Bianca 2018
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Food & DrinkMuns Vineyard’s 2014 Syrah
Fruity aromas and notes of spice bring depth and complexity
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Food & DrinkStorrs Winery’s Summer-ready Gewürztraminer
What to drink for Fourth of July
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Food & DrinkSilver Mountain’s Sublime Cabernet Sauvignon
Jerold O’Brien of Silver Mountain Vineyards celebrates 40 years in the wine industry
