Posts By Josie Cowden
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Food & DrinkRosé of Pinot Noir from Wrights Station
Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017 is no simple sipper.
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Food & DrinkSanta Cruz Mountain Vineyard’s Graciano 2012
Jeff Emery’s Quinta Cruz label showcases grapes of the Iberian Peninsula
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Food & DrinkSoquel Vineyards’ Pinot Grigio is Good as Gold
Acclaimed winery works its magic with a new grape
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Food & DrinkA Superb Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from Integrity Wines
Mark Hoover’s 2014 Napa Valley is everything a Cab should be
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Food & DrinkSilver Mountain Vineyards Celebrates 40 Years of Harvests
And the wharf gets a new wine-tasting destination.
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Food & DrinkEquinox’s Sparkling Fiano 2015 is Reason to Celebrate
The sparkling Brut Ultra is made from an Italian grape just beginning to gain popularity in California
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Food & DrinkBottle Jack’s Viognier 2017 One of the Best Around
Made from grapes in the Sierra Foothills, this wine is easy on the palate and dangerously refreshing
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Food & DrinkFlexible Sparkling Rosé from Odonata Wines
Sparkling Rosé 2015 made from Sangiovese grapes from Machado Creek Vineyard
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Food & DrinkClos LaChance’s Malbec 2014
Malbec 2014 Central Coast is a lively dry red teeming with flavor
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Food & DrinkPinotage 2014 a Rare-to-California Varietal from Loma Prieta
Loma Prieta Winery offers an Estate Pinotage as well as an Amorosa Vineyard in Lodi
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Food & DrinkAlfaro Family Vineyards & Winery’s 2016 Chardonnay
Chardonnay 2016 from the Santa Lucia Highlands pairs well with fish, pork, and dishes that have a cream or butter base
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Food & DrinkA Visit to Eberle Winery
Muscat Canelli 2017 at Paso Robles’ stunning Eberle Winery
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Food & DrinkNicholson Vineyards’ Terra Cotta Red 2014
Blend honors winery’s Italian heritage
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Food & DrinkSkov Winery a Sure Hit at Taste of Scotts Valley
2014 Pinot Noir is a deep blend of fruit and earth that’s sure to please
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Food & DrinkArmitage Wines Expands with Chardonnay 2016
Winemaker known for premium Pinots excels with another varietal
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Food & DrinkMJA Vineyards’ Serene Cellars Label
The Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is a beautiful summer wine
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Food & DrinkThe Morgan Winery Syrah That’s Named After a Beloved Local Highway
The rich, ruby-red G17 Syrah 2016 is aged 15 months in French oak
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Food & DrinkBottle Jack Cellars’ Fiercest Bottles
Syrah-Grenache 2014 is a fierce, unique wine of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.
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Food & DrinkKathryn Kennedy Winery’s Expertly Crafted Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is a bright and crisp summertime staple
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Food & DrinkAllegretto Vineyards’ Rosé of Tannat
Rosé of Tannat 2016 features notes of anise, cinnamon and red cherries
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Food & DrinkWestside’s Stockwell Cellars Offers Nearly 20 Wines
Stockwell Cellars’ Chardonnay 2016 is a bright, flinty unoaked wine
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Food & DrinkA Visit to Mesa Del Sol Winery
Award-winning wines and bucolic accommodations on the Arroyo Seco River
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Food & DrinkRiver Run Vintners Masters the Blend
Boutique winery on the outskirts of Watsonville finds the perfect synergy in its Rogue Blend
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Food & DrinkSilver Mountain Vineyards’ 2012 Syrah
A rich and full-flavored Syrah 2012 from the Santa Cruz Mountains
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Food & DrinkTom Brooks Winery’s Take on Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah 2013 just gets smoother with age
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Food & DrinkChardonnays from Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
Oaked and unoaked Chardonnays are a longtime success at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
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Food & DrinkWindy Oaks Rosé 2016 is Perfect for Spring Picnics
Bastide La Combe Rosé is made from 100-percent Grenache in the French Provençal style
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Food & DrinkFortino Winery’s Maribella Pairs Perfectly With Luxury
Three expressive grapes add up to one elegant wine
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Food & DrinkSones Cellars’ Syrah 2013
A dynamic, ruby red Syrah 2013 you can dare to pair
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Food & DrinkThomas Fogarty Winery Does Gewurztraminer Right
Gewurztraminer 2015 is a spicy star
