Book It Now: The 2013 Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting

Quick, mark your calendars!  On Saturday, September 21 the Mount Veeder Appellation Council presents their annual Appellation Wine Tasting at The Hess Collection at 4411 Redwood Road in Napa.  Don’t miss this opportunity to taste limited production gems from 28 … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Our Favorites of the Winemakers’ Favorites: Suggesting Some Wines from Napa Valley

Earlier this month, we spent an early evening under the oaks of The Grove at Silverado enjoying a collection of Napa Valley wines courtesy of the Napa Valley Wine Library Association’s Annual Wine Tasting.   Now in its 51st year, this … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Recommending Wines from the West Sonoma Coast

At the beginning of this month we were lucky enough to attend the West Sonoma Coast Vintners’ Grand Tasting, part of the 2013 West of West Wine Festival.  Although this was the festival’s third year it was only our first … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Clinic Ole Chili Ball: Calling All Wine Country Cowboys and Cowgirls

It’s party time, as the Clinic Ole Chili Ball is back!  On Saturday, August 24, between 4:30 and 9:00 pm you have the chance to revel in Chili Dishes created by professional chefs, Premium Wines crafted by local winemakers, and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Favorite Wines from Lake County (Wine Adventure Discoveries)

We had the pleasure of attending the Lake County Wine Adventure at the end of July, a fun passport-type food and wine event spread out around Clear Lake, the largest national freshwater lake in California.  Keep reading and we’ll tell … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Suggestion for this Saturday: Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival

On August 10th, the 2013 Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival will unfold once again in the scenic hills of Southern Mendocino County.  So come spend a relaxing Saturday in Yorkville while you enjoy award-winning wines made and grown here, delicious cuisine, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The 2013 Family Winemakers of California Tasting: From Our Table to Yours

Hurray!  It’s almost time for the 23rd Annual Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco on August 17 and 18 at Fort Mason Center (in the Festival Pavilion).   Family Winemakers tastings are comprised of wineries that are small (under 5000 cases) … –> please click here to continue reading –>