Amador event celebrates barbecue and wine
“As fire’s presence in our everyday lives has diminished, the social magnetism of the cook fire seems, if anything, to … Read more
“As fire’s presence in our everyday lives has diminished, the social magnetism of the cook fire seems, if anything, to … Read more
We are only a few weeks into the new year and we are already weighing … Read more
With New Years looming it is time to turn to sourcing wines with bubbles. But … Read more
No other holiday signals overindulgence more than our usual Christmas and New Year’s activities. It … Read more
It is Oktoberfest time, and there are plenty of opportunities for us to celebrate with … Read more
Attention Barbera fans! Just in case you have not heard and you thought you missed … Read more
Columbia College will offer a community education class, Wine Tasting Global While Staying Local, in … Read more
When the Trinchero family winery in Napa accidentally made a white zinfandel wine in the … Read more
For more 35 years, I have been fortunate to organize the annual Calaveras County Wine … Read more
41st annual Columbia Wine Tasting, 1 to 4 p.m., Columbia State Historic Park, (209) 588-5089, … Read more
“California vineyards have it too easy. To make good wine, the grapes need to struggle.” … Read more
The country’s largest and one of the most popular wine judging events is the San … Read more
The holiday stretch has always been a popular time to check out current movies and … Read more
Whether it is wine, whiskey or beer, for more than 150 years, the American oak … Read more
This year’s grape harvest has been a good one, and as the long days and … Read more
Wine enjoyment has become a popular lifestyle choice as interest in international wines continues to … Read more
Spring time has no shortage of wine competitions and wineries looking to these evaluations as … Read more
Summer is officially upon us and, with this week’s temperatures heating up, it’s time to … Read more
Every year on May 24, the California wine industry pays homage to an event that … Read more
In my 30-plus years of restaurant food and wine experiences, some of the most memorable … Read more
With St. Patrick’s Day closing in, a number of celebratory food and beverages will kick … Read more
Wine is an overlooked mixer, but it can add complexity, intense flavor and bright acidity … Read more
This coming weekend offers a don’t-miss opportunity to expand your wine knowledge of Amador County. … Read more
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend VINO 2016 in New York City, … Read more
The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will present its 20th annual Presidents’ Wine Weekend at all 23 … Read more
Fruity, fresh and tart, with a swift kick of ginger, this blackberry and pomegranate cocktail … Read more
Wine judging competitions are big in California and growing in popularity across the country. With … Read more
If this were any other year, Chuck Hovey would be evaluating his wines, looking at … Read more
No other night of the year sees champagne corks flying like New Year’s Eve. And … Read more
Every year at the holidays I come face to face with customers who look like … Read more
There is not a day that goes by that there is not some declared national … Read more
Late last month I attended the Sunset Magazine’s annual “Savor the Central Coast” wine and … Read more
The 22nd annual Calaveras Grape Stomp returns to Murphys Community Park on Saturday.
The stomp … Read moreThis time of year runs rampant with statewide wine competitions. From our local county fairs … Read more