Hanzell Vineyards Shows How Classic California Chardonnay Should Taste
The U.S. ambassador to Italy founded this Sonoma Valley winery in the 1950s as his dream estate. It still has that Old-World magic.
Author: Tina Caputo
Carbonic Red Wines Are a Great Match for Holiday Dishes
Made via carbonic maceration, the fresh and friendly wines are ideal for the Thanksgiving table. Here's where to find them in Sonoma County.
Yountville’s Stewart Cellars Delivers Distinctive Cabernet Sauvignons
And just next door, you’ll find a different kind of tasting flight at Madeleine’s Macarons.
Portworks Wine Lounge in Petaluma Expands Offerings Under New Ownership
The under-the-radar tasting room at Petaluma's Foundry Wharf now pours table wines from Heringer Estates in Clarksburg.
Napa Valley’s Rutherford Hill Offers ‘Elevated’ Wine Tastings — Literally
The views are incredible from just about every vantage point on the winery terrace, but they’re especially impressive on the private “Skyloft” decks.
Healdsburg’s Historic Foppiano Vineyards Enters New Era With Modern Tasting Room
Historic Russian River Valley winery Foppiano Vineyards unveils a modern tasting room and expanded wine lineup under new ownership.
Montagne Russe Boosts Petaluma’s Downtown Wine Scene
Doubling as a record shop, the newly opened venue pours excellent wines and hosts trivia events, movie nights and live music.
House of Flowers Keeps Blooming in Healdsburg
Sip cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a laid-back, luxurious setting at this lush Healdsburg winery.
Frog’s Leap Winery Pours Sophisticated Wines in a Down-Home Rutherford Setting
The eco-conscious winery is known for its playful, unpretentious spirit and a lineup of accessible and balanced wines, from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to elegant Cabs.
Petaluma’s McEvoy Ranch Leads With Olive Oil and Charms With Wine
Set in the Petaluma hills near the Sonoma-Marin border, the ranch provides an idyllic backdrop for tasting wine and extra-virgin olive oil.