Here are a few local gift ideas that can be found easily for those hard-to-by-for folk Wine makes a wonderful gift for...
A short drive over Hecker Pass takes us to the rather warmer climes of Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy—and to where...
Artesana Winery is a premium winery based in Uruguay which concentrates on Tannat, a red wine grape historically grown in South West...
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary last month and spent the weekend in one of our favorite nearby getaways—Carmel. This time...
Ventana Vineyards’ wines are pretty well known on the Central Coast—their wines can be found all over. And with a brand new...
Pinot Noir Reserve 2011. Wine Events. During Restaurant Week at the beginning of October, when participating restaurants offer three courses for $25,...
As we head into fall weather, it is good to stock up one’s wine rack—or cellar, if you have one—with a few...
Bargetto Winery produces a multitude of good wines—from high priced to very reasonable. I found a Central Coast 2011 Chardonnay in New...
Exploring the local food and wine scene Silver Mountain Winery’s Harvest FestivalMole & Mariachi FestivalFarm-to-Table Dinner at ChaminadeSanta Clara Valley Fall Passport...
Located in the northern region of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County, Lucia Highlands Vineyard is in a prime grape-growing...
Jack Galante wears a cowboy hat, boots and jeans, and looks every inch like he’s right off the range, which is not...
“Redemption” Reserve Pinot Noir 2011 By Josie Cowden When visiting Dan and Pat Lester’s property, one is greeted by acres and acres...
The Italian word for “redhead” is Testarossa. Years ago, when the co-founder of Testarossa Vineyards, Rob Jensen, was a university student in...
Cabernet Franc 2008 Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite wines, and Burrell School makes a good one. The 2008 Cab Franc...
There’s nothing like killing two birds with one stone. I had been meaning to write about Rexford Winery for some time, and...
In between wining and dining, I wanted to shed light on five local businesses that have hit my radar this summer.Chardonnay II...
Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Although Windy Oaks is known mostly for its outstanding red wines, they are now producing some excellent whites as...
Pat Paulsen Vineyards Moscato 2012 A very fun wine to try that won’t break the bank is Pat Paulsen Vineyards’ Moscato 2012...
Winemaker Ryan Beauregard was raised around the aromas of sandy loam topsoils and fresh dew on the vines. Growing up at the...
Artesana Winery is famous for its production of Tannat, Uruguay’s signature varietal. Although Uruguay does not always spring to mind when one...
Pinot Noir 2011 Birthdays are always fun to celebrate, and it’s also a good time to open a bottle of vino or...
Rio Del Rhone 2010At a recent event put on by the Corralitos Wine Company in one of their vineyards next to the...
Chardonnay 2010 Steve Storrs knows how to produce a good Chardonnay. Steve and his wife Pam are making some of the best...
There’s always an upbeat vibe going at MJA’s tasting room on the Westside. On a recent visit, the very sociable owner Marin...
Pinot Noir 2009—A Wine to Dance To At the Pinot Paradise event back in March, I tasted some very good Pinots from...
Souzão 2009 As one of the judges for the Dare to Pair event, held last month at Surf City Vintners, I happily...
What’s happening on the local scene Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing’s New Casinos IPA BeerSanta Cruz Mountain Brewing has just launched its latest...
Syrah 2006—A Well-versedWine and Poetry Lover’s Dream Poetic Cellars makes the most romantic wines. With a verse or two of beautiful poetry...
Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2012 On a recent trip to Palm Springs, I came across Pine Ridge Vineyards’ Chenin Blanc + Viognier...
Chardonnay 2011 It’s nice to get out of Dodge, as they say, and indulge in completely different surroundings—even if it’s just an...
