It’s National Zinfandel Day on Nov. 17! And no one makes more of it, and at such a high quality, as California. Here are 19 locally grown bottles to toast bold, beautiful expression.
Author: Alison Bailin Batz
Marvelous California Merlots for National Merlot Day
Here are some of the lushest expressions of the delightful grape in honor of National Merlot Day (Nov. 7). Cheers!
Europa Village
There is a slice of heaven in California’s glorious Temecula Wine Country that aims to transport guests to three of Europe’s prime winegrowing regions. Its name? Aptly, Europa Village.
31 Scary-Good California Wines
There are plenty of tricks out there this time of year but never enough treats. In advance of Halloween, here are 31 California wines that scream October.
Palmaz Vineyards
Palmaz Vineyards in Napa Valley boasts 610 acres of planted grapes and an 18-story wine cave and employs a full-time team of farmers.
Wine & Food Affair Coming Back to Sonoma in November
Wine & Food Affair is a two-day celebration in Sonoma taking place Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, offering the chance to sample wines paired with sumptuous small bites.
Gary Farrell Winery
The Russian River Valley became an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983. However, Gary Farrell – both the man and the acclaimed Russian River Valley winery that bears his name – predates its founding.
21 Wines That Welcome Fall
Forget pumpkin spice! Fall in California means the return of harvest season as well as the prime time to start drinking heavier, more robust wines.
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
Mickey, meet Marriott. In 2020, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Orange County welcomed JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, joining more than 100 JW Marriotts across the globe.
31 California Cabs for International Cabernet Day
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day is celebrated on the Thursday before Labor Day annually, making the big day August 31 this year. In its honor, here are 31 fantastic California Cabernets, the world’s most planted wine grape.