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93 Pisco Sours in Chile

darrell-corti-chile.jpgPisco Sour – Favorite Cocktail of Chile & Peru

Guest Authors: Darrell Corti, Rick Mindermann

Sacramento’s favorite foodie, Darrell Corti, and his associates spent 2 weeks eating and drinking their way through Chile in June and documenting the trip on their brand new … More things you should do’…

Viña Real – Rioja Alavesa, Spain

vina-real.jpgViña Real is a winery designed for the production, aging and bottling of the Viña Real range of wines, using the most innovative methods of production. This brand was developed by Cuné in 1940′s . Sixty years later, Cuné took the decision … More things you should do’…

Frasca Food & Wine – Boulder, Colorado

frasca-food-wine.jpgFrasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and … More things you should do’…

Jarhead Red – Santa Barbara, California

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Jarhead Red was conceived in 1999 as a celebratory bottling for the annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Birthday Ball in Los Angeles. Since the founding of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Marines … More things you should do’…

Capitol Cellars – Roseville, California

capitol-cellars.jpgWine Tasting Roseville

Be sure and visit Marcus Graziano at Capitol Cellars in Roseville when you need a fabulous wine store, or someplace to hang out for a glass or two of vino.

Marcus comes from a long history of wine-his grandparents migrated from … More things you should do’…

V. Sattui Winery – Napa

v-sattui-winery.jpgV. SATTUI NAMED “WINERY OF THE YEAR” FOR SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS!

Thursday July 13th, the California State Fair presented Daryl Sattui with the Golden Winery Award, recognizing V. Sattui Winery as THE TOP WINERY IN CALIFORNIA FOR 2006!

This award … More things you should do’…

Rombauer Vineyards

rombauer-vineyards.jpgBest Napa Chardonnay

Taste our favorite Chardonnay at Rombauer Vineyard

As always, the Rombauer Vineyards retail staff is pleased to welcome you, your family and friends to our tasting room. We offer complimentary tasting daily from 10-5 and tours by appointment. For assistance with … More things you should do’…

Hip Chicks Do Wine – Portland, Oregon

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Hip Chicks do Wine is making fun wine and wine fun at their urban winery in Southeast Portland, Oregon.

In August of 2001, they opened their not so ordinary winery in a not so ordinary location. An industrial district, tucked in between Reed … More things you should do’…

Truckee River Winery

truckee-river-winery.jpgWine Tasting Tahoe

Truckee River Winery – Highest & Coldest & delicious!

Our new tasting room at Tahoe Tree Nursery in Tahoe City has been up and running since July, new hours are Friday – Sunday 12:00-5:00p. Stop in for a visit. Also … More things you should do’…

Villa Toscano Winery

barbera.jpgWine Tasting Amador

Sip some Barbera at Villa Toscano Winery, Amador – Barbera’s my favorite and it was Villa Toscano who helped get me hooked – the Irishlass

Inspired by their passion for these vineyard lands and an unwavering quest for excellence, Villa Toscano’s … More things you should do’…