Author: Linda Murphy

Pliny the Younger comes back to Russian River Brewing Company in downtown Santa Rosa on Feb. 6, 2015. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat)

Pliny the Younger Is Back!

One of the most sought-after beers in the world will be released at Russian River's Santa Rosa taproom in February.

Bob Cabral, director of winemaking at Williams Selyem, right, checks the progress of grapes with winemaker Jeff Mangahas in a vineyard near Healdsburg. (photo by Christopher Chung)

Next Chapter in Winemaking

After 17 years at Williams Selyem, winemaker with a knack for shaking things up is ready for new adventures.

An artist’s rendering shows the restaurant and wine bar at City Winery Napa; (opposite) the entry of the 1880 Napa Valley Opera House, which will become City Winery Napa.

N.Y. vibe in Napa

City Winery, a buzzed-about New York City facility, comes to Napa in April.

Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves were decked out in country lighting for the 35th Annual Barrel Tasting in northern Sonoma County, Saturday March 2, 2013. (photo by Kent Porter)

Tasting the Future

Fans of barrel tastings don’t let the mouth-puckering tannins and oaky character of young red wines stop them from sipping.