Latest California wine Stories
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In what many in the food world would consider a major upset, Los Angeles has been named California's Best Food City in the July issue of Sunset magazine (www.sunset.com), edging out rival San Francisco with a mere one point lead. LA clinched the title thanks to its "Star Wattage," "New Ideas," and "Variety/Diversity." With LA just squeaking by, Sunset has declared a rematch: "LA vs. SF: Food Town...
AVILA BEACH, Calif., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boasting a first-rate rare wine and art auction, the appearance of several celebrity chefs, and the participation of today's most sought-after international vintners, sommeliers, wine educators, artists and musicians, the Central Coast Wine Classic prepares to present its 27th annual event Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10, at various locations across California's scenic Central Coast. Founded in 1984 by Archie McLaren, the...
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The DPR-Turner Construction Company joint venture is pleased to announce that it will break ground today on a 140-bed, five-story acute care Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) hospital in Temecula, California. The groundbreaking ceremony will be at the construction site at 31700 Temecula Parkway today at 2:30 pm. Featured speakers include Marc D. Miller, President of Universal Health Services, Inc. and Temecula city officials. Designed by...
HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wine Country Baseball will celebrate its 2nd full season of play this week with a Season Opening Celebration with a double header at Rec Park in Healdsburg, CA, this Saturday, June 18th. 2:30pm Santa Rosa Gnats vs Oakville Aces6:30pm Windsor Wonders vs Healdsburg Owls. Featured food vendors will include Old Mexico and WillieBirds BBQ. Oakland A's legend Shooty Babitt will be throwing out the first pitch. Healdsburg Rec Park is at 515...
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of the 29th annual West Coast Wine Competition, under the auspices of Vineyard & Winery Services, Inc., are in: Bogle's 2010 Sauvignon Blanc took Best White, and Scheid Vineyards' 2008 Pinot Noir took Best Red, as well as Best of Show. Of the 1,100 wines entered, 128 won gold medals, 416 won silver, and 330 won bronze. The wines were judged at the storied Villa Chanticleer, in Healdsburg, CA, overseen by Vineyard &...
HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is just around the corner and that means it's almost time for outdoor soirees, family barbeques and warm-weather fare. In anticipation of these sun-filled days, Certified Sommelier and four-time cookbook author Chef Jamie Gwen has announced her top five culinary trends for summer 2011. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/ipd/50246/ (Photo:...
MODESTO, Calif., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that when asked to grade the current state of our beaches, a majority of American beachgoers chose a mediocre 'C'?(1) According to a survey conducted by Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation, Americans are concerned about the condition of their shorelines. To help remedy this, Barefoot Wine proudly announces the fifth year of the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, a partnership with the Surfrider Foundation - a grassroots,...
SANTA MARIA, Calif., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There is only once place in the western United States where valleys run east to west, and that's Santa Barbara County. Quietly tucked into the hills and valleys of California's transverse range of mountains, the Santa Maria Valley's vineyards experience a direct channel to the nearby Pacific Ocean. This geographic anomaly results in hundreds of mini-micro-climates and a diverse portfolio of wines grown. "Unfortunately, though, information...
CHICAGO, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellar Angels, LLC, a Chicago-based wine-marketing company, is raising money for charity by offering the highly acclaimed 30th anniversary 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Robert Keenan Winery, a legendary producer of Napa Valley wines via their website through Saturday, May 7, 2011. The highly reviewed California wine received 90 points from wine critic Robert Parker Jr. and is being offered at a discount to members of Cellar Angels,...
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Curators, collectors and culinary connoisseurs, Taigan.com has partnered with prestigious boutique wineries to offer fine wines on its award-winning online e-commerce site. Already recognized for its hand-selected assemblage of fashion, accessories, gourmet food and home decor, Taigan now presents a hand-cut group of the most coveted boutique wineries. Where many online wine websites feature mass-produced wines, Taigan curates a select...
