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Join us behind the scenes as we seek out the experiences that make Wine Country special.

Mendocino

Parducci Puts it in “Neutral”

You've read in this space about my efforts to espouse the benefits of living "green"…

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Wine Drinking

V-logs & Vino: A Winning Combination

In what strikes me as a very smart move, San Francisco-based technology company BuzzLogic (buzzlogic.com…

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Wine

LeAnn Rimes & Estancia: Right on Key

As further evidence of wine's inexorable march to the fore of America's pop culture consciousness,…

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Sonoma County

A Deed Very Well Done

With its cultish following and flare for colorful tasting parties (think Prohibition-themed romps, elf-themed holiday…

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Paso Robles

Zin Fest in Paso

What is it about Zinfandel that makes people nuts? The feverish following the grape enjoys…

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Wine

Does the World Need Wine Blog Awards?

From the Shameless Self Promotion Department I offer the following: the American Wine Blog Awards…

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Healdsburg

Gone Sbragia Gone

After 32 years helming winemaking duties for Beringer - during which the winery was twice…

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Healdsburg

Pigs & Pinot

One could spend a lifetime enjoying Wine Country only by its events. The calendar year…

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Sebastopol

Hopmonk On the Way to Sebastopol

Fans like me of Gordon Biersch brewery and restaurant will be in a good mood…

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Wine Country

The Duck Stops Here

Long the doyenne of the luxe food lexicon, foie gras appears to be on its…

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