2015 BEST Zinfandel Mauritson Wines by Cerrissa Kim· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“You can never rest on your laurels in this industry.” —Clay Mauritson Clay Mauritson, winemaker and owner of Mauritson…
2015 BEST Sparkling Wine J Vineyards and Winery by Tim Carl· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“ These wines require precision winemaking and a whole lot of patience through each vintage.” —Scott Anderson Gaining notoriety…
2015 BEST Sauvignon Blanc Dutcher Crossing Winery by Julie Powers· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“We’re learning more all the time about what those grapes most want to express.” —Nick Briggs “We love this…
2015 BEST Pinot Noir Balletto Vineyards by Juliet Porton· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“We have vineyards that are a half mile or a mile apart and the wines they produce couldn’t be more…
2015 BEST Merlot Selby Winery by Tim Carl· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“My wines are rich but have a European style, not heavy-handed or over-extracted.”—Susie Selby After earning her bachelor’s degree…
2015 BEST Local Brewery Russian River Brewing Co by Tori Goldman· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“We focus on making better beer, not more beer.” —Natalie Cilurzo When Vinnie Cilurzo and his wife, Natalie, were…
2015 BEST Chardonnay La Crema Winery by Julie Powers· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“We’re intent on expressing the different appellations and regions where our Chardonnay is grown.” —Elizabeth Grant-Douglas La Crema Winery…
2015 BEST Catering Service Park Avenue Catering by John Abbott· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“We’ll continue to develop new menus, presentations and techniques to remain current and continue to improve our clients’ and their…
2015 BEST Cabernet Sauvignon Mazzocco Winery by Julie Powers· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“When I make wine, I do what I enjoy. Lots of people like the results, so I’m fortunate.” —Antoine Favero…
2015 BEST Business Restaurant John Ash and Co by Cerrissa Kim· May 11, 2015 12:00 am·“Our owners, Don and Rhonda Carano, are interested in innovation and quality.” —Percy Brandon John Ash & Co. opened…