Travel & Lifestyle
California’s wine country has a certain charm that not only leaves a lasting impression, but brings people back time and time again. The wine country lifestyle is laid back, but sophisticated without pretension.
Tasting Wine
Wine Caves
Today, the wine industry is embracing the eco-friendly benefits of wine caves. Wine caves naturally create such a prime environment without the need for complex electrical humidity and temperature control systems.
Wine Country Restaurants
Corkage Etiquette
It is increasingly customary in many parts of the country for restaurants to extend corkage policies for patrons whom wish to bring their own wine.
The Latest
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102 California Wineries that are Going Green
Spotlight
When you think of environmental pollution, family-owned wineries are not usually at the top of the ‘worst offender’ list. But according to the European Environment Agency, small companies account for 60% of the world’s commercial waste and cause more than 50% of the environmental damage.
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Pinot Noir thrives in the Diverse Conditions of Carneros
Spotlight
Few California wine regions produce Pinot Noir with the same depth and finesse as Carneros. Carneros straddles the southern parts of Napa and Sonoma Valleys about 40 miles north of San Francisco.
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How to Host Wine Tasting Party
Entertaining
As your love and knowledge of wine grows, it is inevitable that you will want to share your revelations with friends and family. Hosting a wine tasting party is a great way to do this.
