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Wine: Chateau Brillette 2014 Region: Moulis en Medoc Score: 91 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2025 Lovely nose, with leather and tobacco anchoring cherry fruit and sweet spice. On the palate, this is lively and bright, with hints of sage complicating the mixed currants and cherries. It all finishes on a gentle note, …

Throughout life we discover that there are very few things that are more important than family. The Seghesio family is no different and they not only cherish the present and past generations, they have created a lifelong career. Seghesio Family Vineyards has been part of the history and fabric of …

Like the winding vines that cover its terraces, the history of Ridge Vineyards is full of intricate twists and turns. Beginning in 1885, when Osea Perrone bought 180 acres near the top of Monte Bello Ridge, the dedication of several eras of winemakers has grown together to bestow the Ridge …

Here’s a family tree that could be mapped as more of a vine: since 1927, the tendrils of four generations have kept John Pendroncelli, Sr.’s vintner legacy climbing at Pedroncelli Winery. From the year the original acreage was purchased, sons and daughters were entwined in every stage of the business—from …

Vineyards are full of history. There is always a great deal of energy and dedication that goes into the start of something that will grow on for decades to come. Laurel Glen Vineyard was originally planted to mixed red varietals by German immigrants at the end of the 19th century …

Wine can be intimidating, I remember when I took a wine appreciations class that was the first thing my professor said. He then told us to throw that thought out because you shouldn’t be intimidated by something so delicious that changes your dining experiences, friend gatherings, really your entire lifestyle. …

Ginger lovers and fiends, rejoice! There is finally a liqueur that has been created just for you. LA’s own Greenbar Distillery is here proving, once again, that organic products really showcase the difference in quality when it comes to spirits. Their newest FRUITLAB concoction is a delicious combination of flavors …

Ah, good wine…a sublime interaction of the drink’s personality with the taster’s. It’s the kind of experience that can reduce eating to a sort of rude animal necessity—but even when you’re visiting wine country, you’ve got to have dinner at some point. Stay on that higher flavor plane at the …

There is a place nestled in Sonoma County where you can go to get away, relax, and enjoy the bountiful fruits of the region. This place is the Farmhouse Inn. Born from the inspiration of five-generations of a family living in the Russian River Valley, Catherine and Joe Bartolomei are …

In 1972, David Stare bought a parcel of land in California’s Dry Creek Valley—perhaps fittingly, the novice winemaker refused to brook any babbling about his chosen crop. Sauvignon blanc grapes did not do well in the region, well-meaning specialists warned. But as an MIT-educated engineer who instead chose to start …

Some stories have mini stories that need to be mentioned while the main one is told, the story of the Benovia Vineyard is one of those stories. After marrying, Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane began a journey that led them to establish a winery and team up with amazing people, …

Getting into the wine industry means dedicating yourself to an art that will be passed on from generation to generation, exactly in the way that Bacigalupi Vineyards has been for over 60 years. On the land of 121 acres on Westside Road, the original owners of the vineyard – Charles …

Summer is the season for celebrations. You might be celebrating graduations, or weddings, or Independence Day. Maybe you’re celebrating the warmth of the air or a family vacation. Regardless, celebrations mean clinking your glasses, toasting to love, family, to happiness, to summer. This summer, consider toasting with Hoffman and Rathbone’s …