The Merlot Paradox by Jean Saylor Doppenberg· October 27, 2021 2:12 pm·It’s been 17 years since the film Sideways was unleashed on the American wine-drinking public. Yet the Merlot grape continues…
Up, Up, and Away! by Judith M. Wilson· October 27, 2021 1:53 pm·Brightly colored hot-air balloons drifting through a clear blue sky are a magical sight, and the view from aloft is…
On the Wine Road by Michael Aviña· October 26, 2021 6:17 pm·Jeff Davis’ road to wine is a path not unlike most people who find themselves in the wine industry. It…
Miyoko’s Creamery Wine Country 2.0 Campaign by NorthBay biz Staff· October 26, 2021 6:16 pm·Miyoko Schinner, founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery in Petaluma and a lauded vegan chef, recently announced the launch of…
Must Love Dogs: Wine Dogs of the North Bay by Mallorie Deming· October 26, 2021 4:33 pm·If you’ve ever visited a winery and were greeted by the resident dog, you’re likely keen to the wagging tails…
Margo Van Staaveren, Chateau St. Jean by Frank Sumrall· October 26, 2021 3:06 pm·Margo Van Staaveren has celebrated more than 40 harvests at Chateau St. Jean. During her tenure with the winery, she’s…
Food and Wine Antagonists by John Ash· October 26, 2021 2:58 pm·First, let’s start with that old Euro dictum, “White wine with white meats like chicken and fish, red wine with…
Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery by Karen Hart· October 25, 2021 7:05 pm·The Torres name is well known in Spain where the family winery was established in 1870 and handed down from…
In the Vineyards: Understanding Our Workforce and Business by Karissa Kruse· October 25, 2021 6:25 pm·The trucks and tractors are back on the road and the aroma in the air is, thankfully, filled with the…
Call Your Pooch and Raise a Glass! by Lawrence Amaturo· October 25, 2021 5:54 pm·Maybe, just maybe, the best companion to have by your side at a wine tasting is one that doesn’t drink…