Category Archives: Wine

When He Says Small Production He Means It: Holman Cellars

by WC STAFF on NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Hard at work in his South Napa warehouse, Owner/Winemaker Jason Holman means it when he says he has a small production winery. Jason, and his wife Helen, handle day to day operations of their industrial chic boutique setup. Holman Cellars can be described as the quintessential “Garagiste” winery. With a case production of only 400 …

Napa Wine Tasting Wineries

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Family-Owned and Sustainably Farmed: Tasting on the Silverado Trail

by WC STAFF on NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Traveling north on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, you will find yourself surrounded by the Mayacamas Range to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east. Along this breathtaking route are three family-owned, sustainably farmed Napa Valley wineries. We think you will enjoy the relaxed-pace that tasting at these wineries will offer. Anderson’s …

Oakville/Rutherford St. Helena Wine Tasting Wineries

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Food & Wine Pairing: Sauteed Diver Scallops

by WC STAFF on OCTOBER 15, 2014

Executive Chef Victor Scargle of Bardessono’s Lucy Restaurant & Bar is known to create garden inspired cuisine. Victor has shared one of his outstanding recipes with us, and also recommended you pair this scallop dish with a delightful Viognier! Dish: Sautéed Diver Sea Scallops Ingredients: 12ea Diver Scallops 2 cups Celery root peeled and cut …

Wine Tasting Yountville

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A Day Trip through Napa Valley Sparkling Wines

by ADMIN on MARCH 11, 2014

by M.L. HiltonSparkling wines and champagnes are delightful wines to drink and explore. Besides the well-known winemakers that focus on sparklings as their main product, there are other places in Napa Valley to find a bottle of bubbles. Let WineCountry.com lead you through a day’s itinerary of lesser known stops on the champagne trails of …

Budget Friendly Calistoga Oakville/Rutherford Sightseeing Yountville

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FOOD & WINE PAIRING: Pan Roasted Duck & Merlot

by WC STAFF on DECEMBER 12, 2013

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning your wine-focused feast. Indulge your guests with this Pan Roasted Duck with Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing dish paired with Sterling Vineyards 2009 Merlot. Pan Roasted Duck with Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing Ingredients: Roasted Chestnut-Cranberry Stuffing6 oz. butter2 cups diced onion1 cup diced celery2 cups rough chopped roasted …

Wine Tasting

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