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Seasonal changes are a breath of fresh air. Here in Northern California wine country, we ease into the cool, fall weather much later than our...

  I’m convinced, and it is rapidly becoming known, that Amador County is the best wine growing region in the world for Barbera – and the proof...

SPARKLE THROUGH SUMMER - SAY HELLO TO SEKT SERIES PART 3 This sparkler was practically made for a summer soiree, with its juicy crush of stone fruit...

Putting wine into words tends to elude even the most talented philosophers and linguists. Ancient Greek playwright Euripides came close when he...

ENTER SCOTT HARVEY: MASTER OF OLD-WORLD-STYLE WINES IN THE NEW WORLD Scott’s interest in winemaking took hold when he was a high school exchange...

THE THREE METHODS OF SPARKLING WINEMAKING Fizz, pop, clink, sip. This ritual is one bubbly-lovers hold sacred, and many look to Champagne for their...

Let’s play a little word association game.  I’ll give you a word or phrase; you tell me what first comes to mind: (1)    California's Wine Country...

"Tickle My Belly Day" all started when our wine club manager, Monica, had one her famous "shower" ideas.  What's a "shower" idea you ask?  A great...

With the holidays rapidly approaching, we’re gearing up for all the fun and festivities of the season.  This includes decking the halls, baking up...