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California Dreamin’ at Temecula’s Vindemia Vineyard and WineryJuly 23rd, 2014
Where Hot Air Ballooning and Award-Winning Wines Come Together
By Tom Plant
David Bradley grew up in Lawrence, Kans. next door to a hot air balloon pilot. -
2009 Aratas Napa Valley Petite SirahJuly 22nd, 2014
Wine of the Week
Ruthe’s Pick
2009 Aratas Napa Valley Petite Sirah, $45
This is the encore vintage of Aratas from their vineyard planted to just 1.6 acres in the Oak Knoll AVA. -
Hope and Hops: Figueroa Mountain Brewery Really is the Stuff of DreamsJuly 17th, 2014
By Hudson Lindenberger
Jaime Dietenhofer Started with a Childhood Dream
As a child growing up in the Santa Ynez valley, Jaime Dietenhofer had a lofty goal: to brew world-class beers. -
More Great July Wine EventsJuly 17th, 2014
Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Day
Saturday, July 19, 2014
At more than 50 wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Four times a year the winegrowing community of the Santa Cruz Mountains come together to -
The California Wine Festival, July 17-19 in Santa BarbaraJuly 17th, 2014
Top Four Reasons Why We Love the California Wine Festival:
1. It’s on the beach in Santa Barbara
2. Enjoy more than 75 wineries pouring from different regions and beer tastings.
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Spend a Day Wine Surfing in Santa Cruz with the Surf City VintnersMay 6th, 2014
And More West Side Food and Fun
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By Mary Lindsay
Why come to Santa Cruz? There is the beach, of course. And there is also a thriving food and wine culture supporting locally-sourced fare, with a couple of dozen wineries and excellent restaurants in town and the surrounding area.… -
Hart Family Winery – Keeping Step With The TimesMay 1st, 2014
By Tom Plant
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Joe Hart planted his first vines in 1974 and opened Hart Winery in 1980. His was the fourth or fifth winery to open in Temecula’s fledgling wine country.… -
An Overnight Adventure in Amador County: Where Zin & Barbera Arm-Wrestle for your HeartApril 29th, 2014
By Laura Ness
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Red-stained hills, ample reminders of mining days of yore, seasonal views of snowcapped Sierra peaks and gnarly head-trained vines: these are what set the Amador Foothills, and in particular, the Shenandoah Valley, apart from any other wine country in California.… -
Anderson Valley Brewing Joins forces with Wild Turkey Bourbon with Warming ResultsApril 25th, 2014
Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout
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By Hudson Lindenberger
Spring is upon us reveling in all her glory, but old man winter is still lurking waiting for an opportunity to chill you.…
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California Dreamin’ at Temecula’s Vindemia Vineyard and WineryJuly 23rd, 2014
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2009 Aratas Napa Valley Petite SirahJuly 22nd, 2014
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Hope and Hops: Figueroa Mountain Brewery Really is the Stuff of DreamsJuly 17th, 2014
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More Great July Wine EventsJuly 17th, 2014
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The California Wine Festival, July 17-19 in Santa BarbaraJuly 17th, 2014
