Fri, 18 May 2012 12:45:30 -0700

In Northern California wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma County get all the attention. Another wine region I love is Livermore Valley, an easy drive from San Jose and Silicon Valley, and 35 miles east of San Francisco.

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:07:19 -0700

“From discovering Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s award-winning wineries, premium varietals and proprietary blends, to golfing vacation-worthy courses, experiencing Old Town Temecula’s artisan foods and wines, savoring the great outdoors, and exploring Promenade Temecula and Old Town’s shops. VisitTemecula.org is pleased to share five, popular, interactive, midweek-vacation ...

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:56:11 -0700

There's at least one sure sign tourism is booming in the wine country: It's not just about the wine anymore.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:15:45 -0700

Hot air balloons dot the early-morning skies with color on any good weather day in Southern California Wine Country. Hot air balloons will . . . → Read More

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:03:00 -0700

“Summer fun arrives early in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and is celebrated daily June 1 through Labor Day as Summerfest. Pacific breezes cool sunny afternoons; stars fill night skies; ocean fog and mist tease, early mornings. While 10 inviting festivals and events celebrate local, award-winning wines; music, art, hot air balloons; all-things-local-and-fresh; Dads, the 4th of ...

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:08:38 -0700

( University of California - Berkeley ) The competition between farmers and fish for precious water in California is intensifying in wine country, suggests a new study by UC Berkeley biologists. The study links higher death rates for threatened juvenile steelhead trout with low water levels in the summer and the acreage of vineyards upstream.

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:32:28 -0700

Black Elk Moscato launches next week as a new varietal selection in the Black Elk line of multi-country premium wines. KDM Global Partners, which owns the successful Black Elk brand, is now expanding Black Elk distribution into new markets.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 KDM Global Partners, LLC (“KDM”), a Philadelphia-based importer and wine producer, has announced the debut, late next ...

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:34:00 -0700

Futures of Paso Robles wine country are available to the highest bidder at the upcoming RESERVE event, Friday, May 18 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. at the Paso Robles Downtown Park. This unique event kicks off the 30th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival highlighting one wine from over 40 of Paso Robles’ best producers.

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:31:40 -0700

At Thomas Keller’s famous French Laundry, located in Napa Valley, Calif., each meal is a culinary experience, sometimes taking three to four hours to complete a single service.

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:09:37 -0700

Just across the Adriatic Sea from Venice, this Central European country began cultivating grapes before the Romans. And while you’re at it, Israel, Georgia and Moldova have some worthy offerings, too