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Events, Wine

Celebrate Game Day with California Wines

The big game is coming up and we have you covered with fabulous food and California wine pairings.

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Travel, Wine

Mendocino County Wine: A North Coast Original

About 130 miles north of San Francisco, California's Mendocino County wine country is a rugged and forested a...

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Travel, Wine

Santa Clara Valley: A Wine Region with Deep Roots

The Santa Clara Valley may be best known as the heart of Silicon Valley, but long before tech took center sta...

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Wine

Sip, Stream & Celebrate: California Wine Pairings for Your Favorite Holiday Movies

Here’s your ultimate guide to pairing California wines with classic holiday movies — because great films ...

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Travel, Wine

Get to Know San Joaquin Valley and Madera Wine Regions

If you’ve never explored San Joaquin Valley or Madera wine, you’re in for a sunny surprise. This flat, fe...

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Food, Travel, Wine

Discover Santa Barbara Wineries

Join us as we dive into Santa Barbara wine, food and fun. Santa Barbara County is a gleaming gem in the Go...

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Travel, Wine

Exploring Wines From the Northern Sierra Foothills

Discover the hidden gems of the Sierra Foothills AVA with a focus on wines from Nevada, Placer and Yuba Count...

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Food, Wine

5 California Red Wines for Summer Sipping

Red wine in the summer? Absolutely. Whether you’re chilling a bottle for the picnic cooler or pairing a bol...

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