Martinelli Winery & Vineyards Pours a Taste of History in Windsor
Zinfandel put this pioneering winery on the map, but Burgundian grapes are now stars of the show.
Author: Tina Caputo
Where To Take Wine Tasting Classes in Wine Country
You don’t have to study wine to enjoy drinking it, but learning more about its origins and nuances can certainly enhance the experience.
Ashes & Diamonds Is Still the Coolest Kid in Napa
The winery is a magnet for a hip, younger crowd — but also feels comfortingly familiar to those of us who remember watching reruns of “The Brady Bunch” after school.
Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma Keeps Building on Tradition
Get a taste of history and listen to some vinyl tunes during the winery's Hi-Fi Happy Hour with $10 glasses of wine and pizza by the slice.
Faust Haus Is a Devilishly Good Place to Taste Wine
A gorgeously Gothic Victorian mansion in St. Helena sets the stage for dark and brooding reds.
Littorai Wines Puts Farming First in Sebastopol
Sample laser-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at a peaceful farm on a foggy ridgetop.
Three Great Grappas From Sonoma County To Try for the Holidays
After wineries press grapes during harvest, several local distillers use the pomace — leftover skins, seeds and pulp — to make grappa. Here are three to try from Sonoma County.
Arnot-Roberts Winery in Healdsburg Offers Thrills Without Frills
Uncommon grape varieties and elegantly restrained wines are the draw at the low-key Arnot-Roberts tasting room.
Keller Estate Shines Spotlight on Under-The-Radar Petaluma Gap
This scenic Petaluma winery boasts star Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah wines as well as an impressive collection of vintage cars.
Sonoma County Winemaker Wins Top Award at Prestigious Wine Competition
Learn more about local gold medal-winning winemaker Dennis McCarter — and check out four of his wines to try.