We continue our celebration of California's wine country in our special five-part series on the ultimate guide to wine country gifts for the holiday shopping season. This time, we look at ways to find wine country gifts that pamper. You'll be tempted to buy one for...
Barbara Barrielle
Holiday Gift Guide: Wine Country Gifts That Give Back
There is no better year to celebrate the holidays wine country style. Many local companies are pledging to do what it takes to help their beloved communities rebound from the recent wildfire devastation. In this special five-part series, we offer the ultimate guide to...
3 Days in Charleston: Discover Cocktails, History and More
Three Days in Charleston South Carolina (and more than three cocktails) barely scratches the surface of what you can experience in this lively historic city. Charleston is undeniably a city of history. It is evident upon driving, walking, or horse-carriaging around...
Love of Wine and Photography: Eric Ross Winery in Northern California
Eric Ross Winery was the first winery to take the leap of faith with Locals Tasting Room in Geyserville over fifteen years ago. Locals Tasting Room was, and still is, a cutting edge concept where many wineries and their wines can be tasted under one roof. For Eric...
Trombetta Family Wines: Petaluma Gap AVA
Mother-daughter duo of Rickey Trombetta Stancliff and Erica Stancliff have a passion for wines they showcase in the Trombetta Family Wines. With their "harvest-to-table farming," this duo is taking California's Petaluma Gap AVA by a storm. The Unique Petaluma Gap AVA...
Michall Pendleton is a Meticulous Winemaker
Michall Pendleton, or Mike once you know him, is a winemaker like no other. He is old world in the true sense that he does everything himself….yes, everything. Michall Pendleton defines Pendleton Wines. He meticulously oversees his vineyards planted to Petit Verdot,...
Munselle Wines: 100 Years of Heritage
Bret Munselle is a grape grower. His family has grown grapes for as long as anyone in Alexander Valley can remember. They have also grown prunes, other crops and had a dairy farm. But in the 1970s, the Munselle family returned to the wine grapes that had been the...
The Best of Wines and Barbecue of Santa Maria Valley
Wander the Santa Maria Valley for its rolling hills, morning fog, sandy seaside dunes, history, elegant wines, and unique BBQ. The Santa Maria Valley, just north of Santa Barbara and south of San Luis Obispo, is known for its rolling hills, morning fog, sandy seaside...
Winemaker Profile: Dick Handal Hones Red Wines in Sonoma County
As Dick Handal pours his Venturi Family Blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah he explains, with a slight Brooklyn accent, that he started making wine during his 38 years in South America. Handel bought his first Northern California vineyard in the Asti area of Alexander...
Discovering the Charm of Lodi: California Wines
Lodi, California has a long history of grape growing and is the state's largest grape growing region. Zinfandel and Tokay were the standards along with table grapes in this lush agricultural area. Even during Prohibition, the town flourished as it sent trainloads of...