Wine Food Explorer

Explore California's Wine, Food and Travel

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • Home
  • Wine
    • California Wineries
    • California Wine Bars
    • Wine of the Week
      • Red Wine
      • White Wine
      • Rosé
    • Wine 101
  • Food
    • Restaurants
    • Recipes
    • Pairings
    • Cheese
  • Explore
    • Day Trip
    • Weekend Trips
    • Excursions
    • Gift Ideas
  • Craft Beer
    • California Breweries
    • Beer of the Week
    • More Beer
  • Taste by Region
    • Taste Northern California
      • Mendocino County
      • Sonoma/Russian River Valley
    • Taste Southern California
      • Los Angeles Area
      • San Diego
      • Temecula Valley
    • Taste the Central Coast
      • Livermore Valley
      • Monterey
      • Paso Robles
      • San Francisco Bay
      • San Luis Obispo
      • Santa Barbara
      • Santa Clara
      • Santa Cruz Mountains
    • Taste the Inland Valleys
      • Madera / Mariposa
      • San Juaquin Valley
    • Taste the Sierra Foothills
  • Events
    • Featured Events
    • Calendar
  • About Us
Home / Archives for Wine / Wine 101

2014 Holiday Wines from Local Vines

December 9, 2014 by Wine Food Explorer

2014 Holiday Wines from Local Vines

by Laura Ness Whether you need unique wines for gifting or entertaining, why not choose some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101

2013 Affordable Wines for Spring Ceremonies and Celebrations

April 10, 2014 by Wine Food Explorer

2013 Affordable Wines for Spring Ceremonies and Celebrations

Kosher wines for your Passover Seder and a few suggestions for Easter dinner. Michelle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: Easter, Michelle Sieling, Passover

2013 Holiday Wines from Local Vines

December 12, 2013 by Wine Food Explorer

2013 Holiday Wines from Local Vines

By Laura Ness  If you live on the Central Coast and want to entertain a crowd with local style, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: Central Coast, Holiday wines

2013 Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers

December 4, 2013 by Wine Food Explorer

2013 Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers

By Cynthia Bournellis We all have a wine lover or two in our lives. Rather than give them wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: gift guide, wine gifts

Luscious Libations for Thanksgiving and The Holidays

November 21, 2013 by Wine Food Explorer

Luscious Libations for Thanksgiving and The Holidays

Local, artisan produced wines and sparklings for your holiday table. By Laura Ness The holidays … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: boekenoogen wines, California Wine, Concannon Assemblage Blanc, concannon vineyard, guglielmo winery, Holiday wines, Holman Ranch 2011 Pinot Gris, Laetitia wine, Laura Ness, McIntyre Vineyards, pelerin wines, Sarah's Vineyard Cadenze, Thanksgiving wines, Tre Gatti’s 2011 Gatta Bianca, Twisted Roots Petite Sirah, What wine to serve, Wine 101, Wrath San Saba Pinot Noir

WineKnowlogy 101: What to Serve A Diverse Crowd

July 15, 2013 by Wine Food Explorer

WineKnowlogy 101: What to Serve A Diverse Crowd

By Laura Ness Say you’re hosting an anniversary, birthday, holiday or family get-together. Or maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: Hosting

Hot Weather Wine Etiquette 101

June 19, 2013 by Wine Food Explorer

Hot Weather Wine Etiquette 101

By Laura Ness Red wine on ice?? Yes, when the summer sun reaches it’s peak. Read on… Call it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine, Wine 101 Tagged With: Etiquette

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our weekly updates & emails. You'll also be entered to win our raffle prizes like free wine.

Follow Us!

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

Recent Articles

Sip Into Summer on the Summit

Sip Into Summer on the Summit

A Winery Remodel: Reconstructing the Past At Wrights Station

A Winery Remodel: Reconstructing the Past At Wrights Station

Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Truffles

Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Truffles

Coro Mendocino Release Party in San Francisco, June 19, 2015

Coro Mendocino Release Party in San Francisco, June 19, 2015

Testarossa Wine & Food II this Sunday, May 31

Testarossa Wine & Food II this Sunday, May 31

Participate!

  • Advertise with us
  • Submit an event
  • Write for us

Follow Us!

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

Search


Copyright © Axis Associated Brokers LLC. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in