The Risk—and the Reward: A taste of success with Chavez Family Cellars by Javier Hernandez· December 11, 2023 4:41 pm·Wine means different things to different people. Some take it seriously and want to distinguish all the unique flavors and…
Where to Find Wineries with Fun for All by NorthBay biz Staff· October 27, 2021 2:50 pm·When moms and dads venture to Wine Country for some grown-up fun, many don’t realize that some wineries offer special…
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…