Wine and Cheese Pairing

Wine and Cheese Pairing

Wine and cheese have been paired for centuries. With today’s huge selection of both wine and cheese, figuring out what to pair together can be overwhelming.

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Gainey Vineyard

Touring

Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery and warm hospitality of the California Wine Country.

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Harry Waye

Winemaker Series: Harry Waye of Demetria Estate Winery

We visit with, and learn from, Harry Waye, Demetria Estate’s winemaker.    

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Wine Trails

If you haven’t experienced wine tasting before, or you want to explore a new area, following a “wine trail” may be for you.

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    E&J Gallo Acquires Rancho Real Vineyard in Santa Barbara County

    Modesto, Calif., May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today it has purchased Rancho Real Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of Santa Barbara County. Located along Highway 101, the 436-acre property sits 13 miles southeast of the town of Santa Maria. Rancho Real Vineyard was tailored specifically to its topography and soil types, and produces a variety of premium Burgundian and Rhône grape varietals, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Pinot Gris, and Gamay, bringing the combined planted acreage to 211. According to Roger Nabedian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Gallo’s PremiumRead More →

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    2018 Taste of Sonoma

    Santa Rosa, CA (April 23, 2018) – Taste of Sonoma, presented by Visa Signature®, returns to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University on September 1, 2018. Visa Signature and Visa Infinite cardholders will have exclusive access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 23. Ticket sales open to the general public on May 14. Voted one of the top wine festivals in the nation in a 2017 Reader’s Choice Poll by USA Today, this event is sure to satisfy any and all wine and food enthusiasts. Taste of Sonoma showcases Sonoma County’s most renowned vintners, growers and chefs and offers wine and culinary enthusiasts access toRead More →

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    38th annual Auction Napa Valley Tickets

    Tickets are now available for the 38th annual Auction Napa Valley, the American Wine Classic. Hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit association to raise funds for community health and children’s education, this year’s Auction Napa Valley takes place May 31-June 2, 2018. Details, including ticket package options, can be found at auctionnapavalley.org. Auction Napa Valley offers unparalleled wine and food experiences, including: Thursday evening: Vintner Welcome Parties showcasing Napa Valley’s relaxed, down-to-earth side. Friday: The Napa Valley Barrel Auction to be held at the historic Charles Krug estate, where guests have the unique experience of tasting and bidding on 100 different wines—directly fromRead More →

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    Burgess Cellars Offers Wow Factor and Best View in Tasting Experiences

    Napa Valley, California – May 8, 2018 – Perched from 1000 feet up on the Howell Mountain hillside, Burgess Cellars puts visitors in the best seat in the house with its Mountainside Tasting.  This experience immerses guests in the story of this 45-year old family owned mountain winery, while enjoying the panoramic view. The “Mountainside Tasting” is a seated elevated experience in the “Mountainside Tasting Room” which has expansive views of upper Napa Valley.  This expands the winery’s offering now to two tasting experiences.  The other experience, “Tasting in the Cellar” takes place in an active barrel cellar where founder and pioneer of mountainside wineries,Read More →

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    Winemaker Marks 5 Years and Renaissance at Burgess Cellars

    Napa Valley, California – January 8, 2018 – Kelly Woods marks her five-year anniversary as winemaker of Burgess Cellars this month.  When she drove up the Howell Mountain hillside in January of 2013, she became just the second winemaker in the history of this 45-year old property and ushered in a renaissance in winemaking. Woods calls her career a happy accident.  Not wine but veterinarian studies led this Central Coast native to enroll in the University of California at Davis.  When her childhood ambitions faded, she found herself in an institution with the premiere program for Viticulture and Enology.  A career was born.  Woods graduatedRead More →

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    Seghesio Family Vineyards Debuts Inaugural Vintage of Montafi Zinfandel

    Healdsburg, Calif. (November 15, 2017) – Ted Seghesio, fourth generation winemaker and general manager at Seghesio Family Vineyards, is pleased to introduce the first vintage of the highly-anticipated Montafi Zinfandel, a limited production wine made from 100-year-old vines from Montafi Vineyard in the high plains of Russian River Valley. “We are thrilled to add Montafi to our collection of Zinfandels,” said Ted Seghesio. “Old Vine Zinfandel from Russian River Valley is becoming more of a rarity, designating the surviving vineyards as treasures. Montafi, in particular, has an impressive pedigree.” Seghesio Family Vineyards, known for producing critically-acclaimed Zinfandel that honors the history of Sonoma and theRead More →

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    Paul Hobbs Explores the Heart of Alexander Valley with New Vineyard Site

    Sebastopol, CA (November 15, 2017) – Last week, winemaker Paul Hobbs acquired a 45-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard, located four miles northeast of the town of Healdsburg along the Russian River, in the heart of the Alexander Valley American Viticultural Area. Situated in the southern narrows of the Alexander Valley, the site has a peak elevation of 185 feet, with a gentle downward slope to 160 feet, while overlooking the southwest bank of the Russian River. The alluvial soils are composed of free draining Cortina gravelly loam and Zamora silty clay loam, and are particularly well-suited for growing cabernet sauvignon vines. Coupled with the site’s significantRead More →

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    Michael David Winery Purchases Historic Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel Vineyard

    This property has been in the DeLuca family since 1961.  Lodi, Calif., Nov. 15, 2017 – Michael David Winery announced today the purchase of the historic 160-acre DeLuca Vineyard property, located on the eastern edge of the Lodi sub-appellation of Clements Hills. This property has been in the DeLuca family since 1961. Louis DeLuca planted the vineyard of own-rooted head trained Zinfandel in 1961 from cuttings of another family Old Vine Zinfandel property down the road. Before long, fruit from this ranch was sold to multiple wineries and continued this way for over forty years. In 2004 Michael David Winery started purchasing fruit from thisRead More →

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    Tickets for the 2018 World of Pinot Noir Officially On Sale

    October 20, 2017 — On pace to be the largest and most well-attended event in the organization’s 18-year history, the 2018 World of Pinot Noir includes two full days of expert-led seminars, pairing dinners prepared by renown chefs, Pinot Noir parties and two Grand Tastings featuring more than 250 premier Pinot Noir wineries from around the globe. Regions Include: Austria – Burgundy – Mendocino – Monterey – New Zealand – Oregon – Santa Barbara – Santa Cruz – San Luis Obispo – Sonoma – South Africa This first wave of tickets include all-access Weekend Passes, Day Passes, Grand Tasting tickets and tickets for marquee seminarsRead More →

  • Glancy Wine Education Fund Established North Bay Recovery Scholarships

    October 16, 2017 – The Glancy Wine Education Fund is creating special North Bay Fire Recovery Scholarships to benefit unemployed wine and hospitality professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills while their community rebuilds. They will be accepting applications for 2018 certification programs through November 17th and we are encouraging all professionals in need to apply here as soon as they are able. San Francisco Wine School is asking the public to join them in the effort to support fire victims by donating to the Glancy Wine Education Fund for North Bay Fire Recovery Scholarships or attending San Francisco Wine School’s Luxury Wine Weekend Saturday,Read More →