Why is Mountainside Fruit So Coveted?

Why is Mountainside Fruit So Coveted?

Growing grapes on a steep hillside is quite challenging. First of all, planting along the hillside requires terraced farming. The soil is infertile and the drainage systems are often complex.  Stressing for water, the grapes often have smaller berries and higher...
Glassware Glory in Napa and Sonoma

Glassware Glory in Napa and Sonoma

If you’re like most people in this world, you enjoy your wine with whatever glass is on hand: the unbreakable tumblers at your friend’s house, the standard wine glass from your local restaurant, or just straight from the bottle (that counts as a glass right?)....

Learn Some Winemaking Lingo

With Harvest here, wine country is buzzing and alive. If you’re planning on visiting some Calistoga wineries or Sonoma CA wineries, now is a great time to learn some wine lingo. Check out these commonly used terms in the wine world. Veraison You’re walking through a...
Sirah vs Syrah vs Shiraz vs Sera

Sirah vs Syrah vs Shiraz vs Sera

Syrah, Petite Sirah, Shiraz . . . they’re all the same, right? Not quite. While all of these grapes produce big, bold, spicy red wines, one of these things (varietals) is not like the others. In short, Syrah and Shiraz refer to the same type of dark-skinned...