September 28, 2011

Wine country welcome

Colby Smith is helping North Bay concierges and hospitality professionals connect for the benefit of Wine Country tourists. Be it…

Chappellet Winery 1581 Sage Canyon Road St. Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-7136 www.chappellet.com Hours: By appointment daily Fees: Tour and…

“Drinking and driving” may be a bad thing, but racecar drivers who make wine? Definitely a good thing. Passion, timing,…

After two decades, ZAP continues to further the reputation of this great heritage varietal. Zinfandel, once viewed as the “underdog”…

Artesa Vineyards & Winery 1345 Henry Rd. Napa, CA 94559 (707) 224-1668 • www.artesawinery.com Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to…

Napa Valley is ready for its close-up. Say you’ve found yourself sitting out in the afternoon sun on a patio…

Napa’s newest AVA is rich in history but lacking in pretense. Calistoga has a personality all its own. The northernmost…

Preston of Dry Creek 9282 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 433-3372 www.prestonvineyards.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 4:30…

Do you know where your wine comes from? AVA-specific promoters want to make sure you do. “Location, location, location.” It…

I’m writing this column before harvest is underway (it’s been delayed a few weeks thanks to Mother Nature), which gives…