PASO ROBLES, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Halter Ranch, a renowned 2,700-acre nature estate and winery located in the heart of California’s wine country, is thrilled to announce its official organic certification granted by California’s Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). This achievement reflects Halter Ranch’s ongoing commitment to the future of farming and producing exceptional wines of the highest quality….
Yesterday was a day cold enough, 42 degrees, to keep our cellar door open for two hours. Why would we want to do that Wine 101ers may ask…out with the old and in with the new. We had about 2 dozen bottles that had previously rested in a closet in our home office. Many from…
Did you know that Georgia (the country) is home to the oldest wine producing region in the world? Locals have been cultivating grapes and producing neolithic wine in the South Caucasus for at least 8,000 years! That’s why Georgia proudly claims the title of “birthplace of wine.” Below are some high points of the new…
The crisp embrace of autumn will be here before we know it! As the golden leaves begin to cascade gracefully from the trees, we want to share a few tips from Sonoma’s Rodney Strong Vineyards for the perfect Fall Harvest Party. 1.The venue and the vibe: Choose a location that embodies your favorite things about the season….
Organizing my first large-scale wine event, in my home, was 6 months in the making. This is the day of the event, October 11, and I’d rather write this column than think about the little speech I keep re-writing in my head instead. I can’t remember what I’m telling guests about what to look for…
Tickets now on sale for nearly two dozen events, each offering unique, up-close chance to wine and dine with the Santa Ynez Valley’s chefs and winemakers (SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — Tickets for Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, the four-day, six-town celebration of the region’s bounty held each fall, are on sale now, Visit the…
List your events celebrating Grenache for free at LocalwineEvents.com/GrenacheDay and Find a Celebration Near You AVIGNON, France, /PRNewswire/ — The Grenache Association – a not-for-profit coalition of fans of the Grenache grape – welcomes the world to celebrate the 13th International Grenache Day on Friday, September 15, 2023. This annual event, held on the third Friday of every September, has been instrumental in spreading…
ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA –HALL Napa Valley, one of the leading, family-owned Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the country, has announced the date for its annual Kathryn Hall Harvest Celebration. The annual event will be taking place at HALL St. Helena on September 9, 2023. The harvest event, which includes a new, fun theme each year, features…
It’s become somewhat of a joke, book club meetings that are really just opportunities for people to get together over wine, aka the wine club meeting. But it made me wonder, what kind of books – and what wines – might have been people’s favorites during those meetings? So, I did what I sometimes do,…
The Haven at Copia offers luxe terrace views, innovative cocktails, and small bites as only the CIA can Napa, CA, – The CIA at Copia is adding a new late night destination to the Napa community: The Haven, which debuted on July 28, will be The Culinary Institute of America’s first cocktail-focused bar across all of…
