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Lincourt Vineyards: The First Foley Family Winery
Lincourt Vineyards was the first winery founded by Bill Foley in 1996. Located a few miles north of Santa Barbara, California, the winery is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay…
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8 Roses to Drink This Fall
Most of us associate rosé with summer, but with the summer season in the rearview mirror, it begs the question: can I keep drinking my favorite rosé wines? Even though…
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David Drake’s 21st Vintage at Lancaster
Lancaster winemaker David Drake took a very brief break from his harvest work to answer a few questions about his background and the portfolio of wines he oversees at this…
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Firestone Vineyard’s Jourdan Gantt: Psych Major to Wine Guru
As part of our ongoing series of Q&As with Foley Family wine country personalities, we recently spoke with Jourdan Gantt, Manager of Guest Services at Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos, California, in…
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Life of the Vines: Here Come The Grapes
We’ve got The Beatles stuck in our head. Instead of “Here comes the sun,” we’re singing, “Here come the grapes, little darlin’…” Harvest began last month, and since we last chatted…
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All About Grenache
In honor of International Grenache Day (September 18), we wanted to answer some commonly asked questions about this lesser-known varietal. WHAT IS GRENACHE AND WHERE IS IT COMMONLY PRODUCED? Grenache…
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Grazing The Surface of Chalone’s History
Pictured above: View of historic 1919 Chenin Block vines—center top block, right of the winery. By Jonathan Cristaldi A few weeks ago, I spent an entire day at Chalone. I…
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10 California Wines to Drink During Autumn
Luckily for wine drinkers everywhere, California Wine Month falls just as the autumn season approaches. This means pumpkin spice flavored everything, watching the leaves change color, and of course, pulling…
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5 Cabernets for International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
In honor of International Cabernet Sauvignon Day (September 3rd), we decided to put together a list of 5 amazing Cabernets to celebrate. These wines capture the unique aspects of what…
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Celebrate from Home and Support Sonoma County Vintners
Chalk Hill Estate offering “Celebrate at Home” package and the “Elegance in Wine Country Experience” to support one of Sonoma County’s largest fundraisers. Since its inception, the annual Sonoma County…
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Everything You Need to Know about Wine Glasses
Have you ever wondered why sommeliers or wine critics are insistent on drinking wine from a specific type of glass? It doesn’t mean that they are more bourgeoisie than the rest of…
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Unwind with Coloring & Wine
These days we are all looking for new ways to relax at home, and we want to share our favorite way to unwind— Coloring and Wine! Adult coloring has really…
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