Posts By Josie Cowden
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Food & DrinkOdonata Winery’s Meticulous Crafting of Cote du Denis
Plus, find out the latest from Lester Estate Wines and Norma Jean's Coffee
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Food & DrinkSilver Mountain Vineyards’ Voluptuous Syrah 2013
Plus, find out how to get a Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing bandana
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Food & DrinkEquinox Wine’s Celebration-Worthy Fiano Cuvée 2017
Equinox makes some of the best sparkling wines this side of Champagne in France
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Food & DrinkHow Margins Wine is Drawing Attention to Overlooked Varietals
Margins Wine's Rosé 2019 shows the possibilities of outcast vineyards
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Food & DrinkAnatum Winery’s Bold Pinot Noir; Plus Wine Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Gift certificates for wine tastings make a great gift
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Food & DrinkHow to Support Santa Cruz Wineries and Find A Bargain
See the options from Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery, Vinocruz, Roudon Smith Winery and others
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Food & DrinkSer Winery’s Palate-Pleasing Rosé of Cinsaut 2019
Ser makes its Rosé of Cinsaut with a minimalist approach
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Food & DrinkBottle Jack Winery’s Bold-Tasting Zayante Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel
Plus, find out what virtual tastings local wineries are offering
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Food & DrinkStorrs Winery and Vineyards’ Memorable 2016 St. Clare Red Wine
Even if you forget what you ate with it, you'll remember this wine
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Food & DrinkWrights Station’s Subtle and Complex 2016 Estate Chardonnay
Plus, Integrity Wines hosts an in-home wine tasting on Mother’s Day
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Food & DrinkBirichino Winery’s Delicious Blush Vin Gris
Plus, find the latest delivery and pickup deals from local wineries
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Food & DrinkCinnabar Winery’s Powerful Mercury Rising
The bold blend Mercury Rising is now available in a growler
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Food & DrinkI. Brand and Family’s Dreamy Cabernet Franc 2016
Cabernet Franc 2016 has real backbone with heavy concentration of black fruit
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CoronavirusKathryn Kennedy Winery’s Refreshing 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Plus, find out how you can support local wineries
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Food & DrinkNicholson Vineyards’ Terrific 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel
The makers of this zin also produce a superb olive oil
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Food & DrinkAlfaro Family Vineyards’ Well-Rounded Chardonnay
The 2018 Chardonnay is brimming with ample flavors of pear, apple and white peach
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Food & DrinkSoquel Vineyards’ Best-of-Class Pinot Noir
Superbly-made Pinot is a wild-ride of aromas and flavors
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Food & DrinkA Tempting Tempranillo From Sonnet Wine Cellars
This smooth wine is a perfect pairing with tapas
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Food & DrinkMartin Ranch’s Hearty Zinfandel
Martin Ranch produces a polished J.D. Hurley 2017 Zinfandel
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Food & DrinkGhostwriter’s Vigorous 2016 Pinot Noir
The full-bodied wine highlights bold flavors of spice and cherry
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Food & DrinkRiver Run’s Spicy Cote D’Aromas
River Run makes a full-bodied Cote D’Aromas
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Food & DrinkA Superb Sparkling Rose from Equinox
The 2014 Monterey Sparkling Rose from Equinox is perfectly sweet for Valentine's Day
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Food & DrinkA Luscious Pinot Noir 2017 from Sarah’s Vineyard
An easily-paired pinot noir
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Food & DrinkThe Layered Integrity Wines 2017 Old Vine Zin
The 2017 Old Vine Zin from Lodi is a lush zinfandel
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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
