Foothill Wine Festival Competition Announces Results

Foothill Wine Festival Competition Announces Results
The Foothill Wine Festival team is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 competition sponsored by Choose Folsom. The ... Read More

Matt Parish – Wine Industry Mentor

Matt Parish – Wine Industry Mentor
Matt Parish has decades of wine business experience as a senior winemaker at Constellation, Treasury, and Naked Wines USA, but ... Read More

Cab Franc Chronicles: Dracaena— from Humble Beginnings to Authentic Excellence

Cab Franc Chronicles: Dracaena— from Humble Beginnings to Authentic Excellence
In the world of wine, passion often emerges from unexpected places. Lori and Michael Budd's journey began humbly, as they ... Read More

From Vineyard to Victory: the Inspiring Epic of Peltier Winery in Lodi

From Vineyard to Victory:  the Inspiring Epic of Peltier Winery in Lodi
Rodney Schatz's upbringing in a family of Lodi growers instilled in him a deep love for the land, a strong ... Read More

Petaluma Gap Shows Off Its Cool

Petaluma Gap Shows Off Its Cool
Straddling northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties, The Petaluma Gap acts as a 200,000-funnel for the breezes off the Pacific. From its western edge at Bodega Bay, The Gap stretches southeast to Highway 37 at Sears Point on San Pablo Bay, then north to the base of Sonoma Mountain. Becoming Sonoma’s 17th sub-AVA in 2017, it counts two dozen plus wineries within its boundaries, and many others who are buying grapes from its vineyards ... Read More

Fiddletown’s Treasures Unveiled: Crafting Excellence at PleinAir Vineyards in Amador County

Fiddletown’s Treasures Unveiled: Crafting Excellence at PleinAir Vineyards in Amador County
For Tom and Sarah Malone, their appreciation for wine shared among friends evolved into an unexpected adventure when their son Dan's career in the wine industry took an intriguing turn. Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Amador County, the Malones found themselves on the brink of a new journey, envisioning a commercial winery that blended family ties with their deep passion for viticulture ... Read More