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Wine of the week: 2009 Green Truck Mendocino County Zinfandel
We were bowled over in 2002 when the first Red Truck wine, a lively California blend of syrah...
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Mendocino’s 12th Annual Pruning Contest Recognizes Skill and Agility
Competition Offers Cash Prize and Recognition...
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Zinfandel Styles: Sublime to Ridiculous
I attended the 21st annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers, or ZAP, Festival Grand Tasting in San Francisco this past weekend. There I tasted over 200 current release Zins. I was vividly reminded...
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The Many Moods of Pinot Noir
So far in discussing different styles of wine, we've explored two of the most widely planted grapes in the world -- Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Now it's time to talk about what may be the world's most beloved grape, Pinot Noir...
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BOTTLE BY BOTTLE: The wine world has its cowboys
Don't be fooled by the stuffed shirts and haughty smiles, because the wine world is actually a pretty wild place...
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Jaxon Keys Winery Official Wine Sponsor for Event of the Heart
Jaxon Keys Winery will be the official wine sponsor of Event of the Heart 2012.
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Wine country in the US expands
Wine makers in the US are increasingly seeking recognition of their terroir, with the recent addition of three new American Viticultural Areas...
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A Tale of Two Mendocinos
A wine lover’s tour of Mendocino wine region is usually comprised of a quick drive through the Anderson Valley on the way to the coastal town of Mendocino...
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Celebrate the New Year with CalNaturale vegan wines
Looking for a vegan wine to enjoy while ringing in the New Year? Look no further than CalNaturale Wine. Available in two blends, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Chardonnay...
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Tom Rodrigues In the Studio
Tom Rodrigues has been a professional artist since the age of 15. Originally trained as a stained-glass artist, his work includes...
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Top Wine Makers in Mendocino, California
Mendocino County might not be the first area you think of when wine tasting is brought into the conversation, but for many this is starting to change. Vineyards in Mendocino County have been...
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Bubbly is at home for the holidays
As New Year’s Eve approaches, the question arises: Where do the bubbles in...
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Shoe Shine Wine launches new LGBT labels
San Francisco, CA-Justice Grace Vineyards, a local, family run 400 case per year micro-winery, today announced new releases of its hand-crafted Shoe Shine Wine® Petite Sirahs from...
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The Wine Spies - 2007 Lazy Creek Vineyards Anderson Valley Syrah
Objective: Respond to reports that our friends at Ferrari-Carano Winery have a secondary, stealth label that is making extraordinary...
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The Black Kite of Anderson Valley Pinot
Black Kite is one of the premier producers of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir...
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Wine Grapevines and Native Plants Blend Well For The Environment
Grapevines and native plants are a fine blend for the environment, suggests a team of researchers led by a plant ecologist at the University of California, Davis...
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Christmas Eve Sommelier Wine Recommendations
Chef Albert is still busy putting the final touches and last minute changes on the Christmas Eve Menu...
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Another gift idea: Wines That Rock
The wines are made with fruit from Mendocino County and produced at the Mendocino Wine Company under the watchful eye and taste buds of winemaker Mark ...
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Five things about the Bears
A bottle of 2008 Mike Ditka Merlot goes for $13.99 on the Mendocino Wine Co...
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Naughty Boy Vineyards opens new winery
Mendocino County's newest winery has officially opened for business. Potter Valley's Naughty Boy Vineyards...
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Wine on tap is the hot new trend
Restaurants have begun keeping wines in kegs, and pouring it out of a tap. ... Saintsbury and Lioco to the Mendocino Wine Company and Beringer, ...
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Tasting Report: Wines of Mendocino
Thoughts on other wines from this land of Pinot, un-oaked Chardonnay, and a healthy number of German varietals follow. 2011 Mendocino Road Trip Tasting ...
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Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission Hires Boss Dog Marketing
November 17, 2011 — Ukiah, Calif — The Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission (MWWC) selected Boss Dog Marketing as the group’s public relations agent...
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The Top Ten Off the Beaten Path Wine Country Experiences- Huffington Post
Find the Less Traveled Wine Valley -- Anderson Valley Located about 100 miles north of San Francisco in Mendocino County between Highway 101 and the Pacific...
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What's Your Taste in Wine? Maui No Ka Oi Magazine
Domestically, pay attention to what Oregon and Washington are turning out. Mendocino, Lake County and Paso Robles are also making some really nice wines.<br />
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The Reverse Wine Snob: 2008 Lioco Indica Mendocino County Red ...
2008 Lioco Indica Mendocino County Red Wine - A Spicy Bouquet. 2008 Liocoic Inda Mendocino County Best Red Wines Under 20 Dollars. 66% Carignan ...
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Charbono grape makes a comeback Journal Review
I met Sally during a press wine trip to Mendocino in January. Her stunning location on the rocky Pacific shore about 12 miles north of Fort Bragg is worth ...<br />
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Scharffenberger Makes Great Bubbly Affordable - SF Weekly
The wine is made from Mendocino County grapes, 2/3 Chardonnay and 1/3 Pinot Noir, aged an average of two years on the lees. Current production size is about ...
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Sensory gardens unveil wine's hidden flavors Lancaster Eagle Gazette
This is also something you can try at home, says Katrina Frey of Frey Vineyards in Mendocino County.
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Wells Guthrie's Copain: How less power led to staying power San Francisco Chronicle
Before founding Copain Wines in 1999, he had been a tasting coordinator for ... and Guthrie eyed the Cerise vineyard, in Mendocino's chilly Anderson Valley.
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Tasting Copains new style of wines San Francisco Chronicle
The wines have undoubtedly become more interesting, which should serve Guthrie well as he keeps working out the nuances of Mendocino's terroir...<br />
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Mendocino's inland wineries grab the spotight- San Jose Mercury News
One Fetzer sibling who founded her own winery is Patti Fetzer, of Patianna Organic Vineyards. Her medium-weight 2009 Patianna Zinfandel ($20) offers lively ...
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Crush time at Berkeley's Donkey & Goat Winery-Berkeleyside
Crushed Grenache gris grapes, from Mcdowell Valley in Mendocino, ... It's wine harvest time which means...
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The 10 Best Wine Regions You've Never Heard Of FoxNews
Travel writer Stefani Jackenthal spent the past year exploring wine regions around the country for her new book Wanderlust Wining. She hit all the classic regions, of course—Napa, the Finger Lakes—but she also stumbled upon some lesser–known gems...<br />
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Anderson Valley Pinot Noir-SF Gate
It has been a long wait to get past Mendocino's difficulties with the 2008 Pinot Noir vintage...
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Damp but Determined Cool season, late rains worrisome but not disastrous-Wines & Vines
Anderson Valley, Calif.—Despite a summer that never seemed to get hot, and a drenching rainstorm that swept through the region at the onset of crush, Mendocino County grapegrowers remained confident...
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Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission Names Megan Metz Executive Director
October 13, 2011 — Ukiah, Calif — The Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission (MWWC) promoted Megan Metz to Executive Director...
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Navarro Vineyards-Missinwine
Navarro Vineyards ... Navarro Gewutztraminer, Navarro Vineyards, Navarro Vineyards Pinot Gris, Navarro Vineyards Riesling, Navarro Vineyards ...
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Wild West Pinot Draws Banker to Vineyards Among Cannabis Crops- Bloomberg
The Demuth vineyard is one of the highest vineyards in elevation in California. Photographer: Elin McCoy/Bloomberg The sign for Navarro Vineyards and Winery ...
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Winelist: What looks good this week - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Press Democrat wine writer Peg Melnik scopes out restaurant wine ... 2010 La Ribera Vineyards, Mendocino, Chenin Blanc, 12.8 percent, $11...
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Ken's wine review of 2009 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir "Mendocino"
This dark cherry colored Pinot from Navarro is quite a deal. It opens with a fragrant strawberry bouquet.
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Videolog: A Big Big Zinfandel from Mendocino County!
Big, Rich and full of ripe raspberries, plum, spice and peppers. You'll definitely find your match with Lamb and Beef with this fleshy zinfandel!
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Tailgating with a legend - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Mike Ditka Wines, Mendocino County: Kick Ass Red is just one of the wines the Mendocino Wine Company puts together for former feared NFL tight end and coach ...
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2010 Breggo Ferrington Vineyard Gewürztraminer | California ...
A Mouthwatering White: Wine of the Week: California's 2010 Breggo Ferrington ... I've tasted have all come from the cool Anderson Valley in Mendocino County...<br />
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Wine, train, shrooms & more - Ukiah Daily Journal
The vineyards are turning color and, in celebration of Mendocino's grape and wild mushroom harvests the Mendocino County Wine & Mushroom Fest takes place from Nov. 4 through 13 in dozens of events throughout the county. As someone who had a role in ..
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California sparkling wine: The Chronicle recommends
Bubbles usually surface on the brain about a month from now. But since wine-related stress seems to spike around Thanksgiving, why not get a jump on our...
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Fetzer WINES IN INDIA - Indian Wine Portal (blog)
The Fetzer vineyards have been developed out of the Sundial Ranch in the town of Hopland, Mendocino, California USA...
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A trio of pinots from Anthill Farms-CaliforniaWineReport.com
Grapes for this wines is purchased from a tiny vineyard, 0.80 hectares, north of Navarro Vineyards...
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Crisp California riesling pairs well with farm-fresh summer fare- Nj.com
Chateau Montelena’s Napa Valley location is too warm for producing quality riesling grapes, which is why Bo Barrett makes his riesling from certified organic grapes grown by Guinness McFadden in Potter Valley, about 2½ hours north. McFadden’s vineyard is at 1,400 feet in the Mendocino Mountains, giving Chateau Montelena a perfect match of grape and climate.
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Another reason to thank the Jacuzzis- Sacramento Bee.com
2009 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Brabera, Mendocino County fruit
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A Rosé Is Still a Rosé- East Bay Express.com
The best of the bunch was the Atrea Skid Rosé (2010, $15), from a vineyard in Mendocino County. It was drier and more complex than the other two, with an earthy, funky, yeasty nose; a clean finish; and an altogether deeper flavor and mouthfeel than any of the others.
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Surveying Stout Beer Jelly and Biodynamic Wine at Taste of Mendocino- SF Weekly
Monday's Taste of Mendocino event brought some of the best nibbles and sips from the county to Fort Mason to sample. Under the expansive roof of the Festival Pavilion, long rows of booths offered up tempting travel options, a few local restaurants' bites, some local craft food and beers, and lots and lots of wine.
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California State Fair Wine Competition Winners- Sacramentobee.com
After judging more than 2,600 wines, the full list of winners has been announced for the 2011 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition. Best of show winners included Shady Lady primitivo from Amador County (red), Greenwood Ridge Vineyards of Mendocino Ridge for its white riesling (white), and Anderson Valley's Navarro Vineyards for its muscat blanc (sweet).
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North Coast's Italian whites- PressDemocrat.com
North Coast producers, particularly in Sonoma and Mendocino where ties to Italy run deep, have begun to grow increasing amounts of their own arneis, moscato and tocai friulano grapes...
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Mendocino: Wine, Spirits and Beer all Under the Radar-Food & Beverage World.com
Mendo is best known for the highest percentage of organic and biodynamic vineyards anywhere in California.
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Wine Country Weddings a Vintage Spot for Vows- SFGate.com
Mendocino counties offer sites for every taste and budget
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California Life HD on Mendocino Wine with Heather Dawson
From the Sequoias to the State Capitol; Big Sur to Palm Springs; Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, and Laguna Beach to the American River, California Life with Heather Dawson offers an alternative to local news coverage, focusing on California's BEST. Tune in each week for refreshing stories on the state's resilient communities, industries, and current events.
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Sparkling wine vs. Champagne- Bradenton.com
It can be quite difficult to find affordable, tasty Champagne to serve a large group of people.
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Mendocino Dreamin'
Among all the grape varieties I sample, I return over and over to one varietal – Pinot Noir.
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More to Taste- Press Democrat
Wineries all over the North Coast have opened a mini-flood of new tasting rooms...
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North Coast Producers Unite to Brand Mendocino Coro
California hardly conjures up an image of a wine region struggling with an identity crisis. But there are areas of the Golden State that have never fully defined a winemaking niche. Palate Express
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Buzz words- Chicago Tribune
Organic and biodynamic: What they mean on your wine label
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Italian Varietals Making Real Strides in California- Food & Beverage World.com
In California, with all the Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc out there, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the amount of variety in the state.
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Pruning Contest Winners Announced!
The results of the Pruning Contest are in!
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A Natural Bond
Charlie Barra gazed out over the gnarled pinot noir vines he planted more that 50 years ago and points out a single redwood tree...
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