Horseback rides at Fess Parker Ranch

Taking a Ride with Fess Parker in California Wine Country

by Craig Stoltz

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The mid-century action hero’s California businesses offer hospitality, history, horses -- and some memorable livestock.

Clarksburg Wine Country – The Gem of the California Delta

by Pam Baker

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Warm summer days and a delta breeze that cools the grapes at night make Clarksburg, California an ideal wine-growing region
Beringer Single Vineyard Cab

I Opened a Bottle of Wine That Costs $153.83

by Craig Stoltz

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I found myself with a really expensive bottle of wine. I wasn't sure what to do with it. Here's what happened.

Grape Stomping – An Old-Fashioned Way to Celebrate Fall Harvest

by Pam Baker

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Grape stomping may have originated in Rome, but Scott Harvey Wines in Amador County keeps the tradition going with an annual grape stomp of its own.
Aerial view of the Country Heritage Winery

Exploring Country Heritage Winery and DeBrand Fine Chocolates

by Peggy Cleveland

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The rich, nuanced flavors of fine wine and the velvety sweetness of premium chocolate can be the perfect pairing, but with so many flavor profiles in the chocolate, it can be challenging. I recently attended a webinar, one of my benefits as a member of the International Food, Wine, & Travel Writers Association, and received
Drone view of Anderson Valley

Gowan’s Cider: Discover its Rich Heritage and Unique Flavors

by Pam Baker

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Welcome to a world of rich heritage and unique flavors at Gowan’s Cider, where tradition meets innovation in every sip. Located in , a hidden gem in the heart of California’s wine country, Gowan’s apple orchards date back to 1876. It has made cider for personal use for over a hundred years and commercially for
Wine and Roses

Celebrate the Wine and Roses Festival in Bryan, TX

by Marni Patterson

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When Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo founded Messina Hof Winery in 1977, their goal was to produce premium Texas wines. They couldn’t have imagined that Messina Hof would become one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wines. They also never dreamed that it would become the most award-winning winery in the Lone Star State

The Sonoma County Wine is Back After Devastating Wildfires

by Pam Baker

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Lush green rolling hills filled with vineyards, historic small towns, and 50 miles of stunning Pacific Coast—this is Sonoma County. Chardonnay and pinot noir reign supreme here in a climate blessed with ample days of sunshine and cooling sea breezes. Less touristy and less congested than its famous neighbor, Napa County, Sonoma has long been
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