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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  • 2018 Winesong Logo

    Sponsors Announced for 34th Annual Winesong, Mendocino’s Premier Charity Auction and Tasting Event

    2018 Event to Take Place on Friday, September 7th & Saturday, September 8th on the Mendocino Coast of Northern CA FORT BRAGG, CA – (July 17, 2018) – Tickets are still on sale for the 34th Annual Winesong — a spectacular weekend of award-winning wine, fabulous food, fine art, music, merriment, and charitable giving. Produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation, the main event – featuring a grand food and wine tasting and a live and silent auction – takes place at the gorgeous Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on Saturday, September 8th, and on Friday, September 7th, the nearby Little River Inn will host ARead More →

  • Kosta Browne Winery

    Duckhorn Wine Company Acquires Iconic Pinot Noir Producer Kosta Browne

    “This is a huge win for both Duckhorn Wine Company and Kosta Browne,” said Alex Ryan, president and CEO of Duckhorn Wine Company…The purchase of Kosta Browne will not include CIRQ, which was founded, and continues to be owned, by Michael Browne. The sale is expected to close next month. July 16, 2018 – Duckhorn Wine Company, which includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Decoy, Canvasback and Calera, announced today that it will acquire iconic California Pinot Noir winery Kosta Browne. Founded in 1997, Kosta Browne is recognized as one of the wine industry’s great success stories, making some of the New World’s most sought-after PinotRead More →

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    Red Mountain AVA Alliance Hosts Top Buyers for Third Annual Red Mountain Cabernet Summit

    RED MOUNTAIN, Washington – July 9, 2018 – The Red Mountain AVA Alliance is once again hosting key members of the wine trade during their third annual Red Mountain Cabernet Summit, held July 8 through 10. Attendees have travelled to Red Mountain from various locations throughout the country to learn about one of the world’s most renowned growing regions for Cabernet Sauvignon – the Red Mountain AVA. During the three-day event, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of Red Mountain terroir and the distinctive characteristics of the wines produced from the region. Attendees will participate in a variety of events and meals at wineries andRead More →

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    Announcing the Winners of the 2018 Central Coast Wine Competition

    The public tasting of the 150 top-winning wines — along with the unveiling of Winery of the Year and other industry awards — will be held on July 20 during the annual California Mid-State Fair. June 26, 2018 (Paso Robles, Calif.) – The Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) is proud to announce the award-winning wines from its 16th-annual blind-tasting event, held June 20-21 at the California Mid-State Fair. The complete list of Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, as well Best In Class winners, is available here. Best in Show went to Alara Cellars’ 2017 Grenache Blanc, sourced from San Benito County. The honorRead More →

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    Napa’s Signorello Estate Opens Temporary Tasting Room On Property

    Luxury Winery Destroyed in October 2017 Wildfires Launches New ‘Estate Experience’ June 19, 2018 – Ray Signorello, proprietor and co-winemaker of Signorello Estate today announced that the winery will open a temporary tasting room at its estate vineyard property on the Silverado Trail on July 13, 2018. Signorello Estate was destroyed in the October 2017 Napa wildfires, and while Signorello plans to fully rebuild and recreate the more than thirty-year old winery, the temporary modular tasting space will serve as Signorello’s home for the next three years as the winery is being rebuilt. Estate Experience Signorello Estate’s new tasting space, designed by Katie McCaffrey ofRead More →

  • America's Best 100 Wine Restaurants

    Wine Enthusiast Magazine Reveals America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2018

    The leading wine lifestyle publication releases its eighth annual issue featuring the definitive list of the best places to drink and dine across the country now.Read More →

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    Silverado Vineyards and Treasury Wine Estates Lead the Way to the 4th Annual Oakland Wine Festival

    Oakland, California, June 7, 2018 – The Oakland Wine Festival is pleased to announce the lead sponsors for our fourth annual event. Russ Weis, President of Silverado Vineyards, has served as an Honorary Board Member and the Title Sponsor of The Oakland Wine Festival since its inception. Founder, Melody Fuller states, “Russ’s involvement and support have been unsurpassed. We are also excited to welcome our old friend and new Oakland neighbor, Treasury Wine Estates, as they make their debut as our community partner and sponsor for the Oakland Wine Festival. Treasury Wine Estates brings a combination of passion, commitment, award-winning wines and the winemakers fromRead More →

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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 →

  • Taste of Sonoma

    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 →

  • Napa Valley Wine Auction

    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 →