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Food, Wine

Steakhouse at Home

Early autumn can bring some of the warmest days of the year to California wine country. People in other parts...

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Chardonnay Food Pairings
Food, Wine

Our Favorite Chardonnay Food Pairings

Wondering what to serve with your favorite California Chardonnay? We’ve got you covered.

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two-bite wonder fig appetizer
Food, Wine

Two-Bite Wonders

The 2021 vintage is looking like a winner in California thanks to a long, mild growing season. Winegrapes har...

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Events, Wine

September is California Wine Month

Join us in experiencing the excitement of the annual harvest season.

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it's taco time
Food, Wine

It’s Taco Time

Bring Baja to your own backyard with these homemade fish tacos, which you can customize any way you like. In ...

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summer salad grilled nectarine
Food, Wine

Make Summer Salads Sizzle with Grilled Nectarines

Twenty-five years ago, food writer Claudia Roden published Everything Tastes Better Outdoors, a cookbook devo...

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family friendly winery ancient peaks
Events, Wine

California ‘Family-Friendly’ Wineries

Exploring the vineyards is one of the ways kids enjoy California wine country.

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summer grilled chicken cucumber salad
Food, Wine

Up Your Summer Grilling Game

Are you ready for a summer of long-delayed gatherings and leisurely shared meals? We all have a lot of catchi...

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