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A Sure Bet: Great Wine Events in Las Vegas

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert Johnson

Throughout California Wine Month, I’m planning to share as many wine-themed events in as many popular locales as I can — and not just in the Golden State. Travel and Leisure recently unveiled its “World’s Best Awards” for 2016, and…

Tagged with: California Wine Month, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival, SLS Las Vegas, Town Square Las Vegas, Travel and Leisure magazine, Wine Walk
Posted in Wine Buzz

Welcome to California Wine Month!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Robert Johnson

For the 12th straight year, the spotlight is shining on the California wine industry during the month of September. And considering the size of the Golden State, it makes sense that it would take an entire month to pay tribute.…

Tagged with: California Wine Month, Calistoga Wine Experience, Capitola Art and Wine Festival, CRUSH — A Wine & Culinary Showcase, Highway 46 West Harvest Block Party, Lake County Wine Auction, Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival, Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration, Lodi Grape Festival, Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk, Madera Wine Trail's California Wine Month Celebration, Sample the Sierra, Solvang’s Third Wednesday Wine and Beer Walk, Sonoma Valley Crush, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Taste of the Town Santa Barbara, The Los Angeles Times’ The Taste, Winesong Charity Auction & Tasting
Posted in Editor's Journal

Uncovering California’s Hidden Wine Gems

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Robert Johnson

There are more wineries in California than there are chocolate makers in Switzerland. But like Swiss chocolatiers, the wineries range in size from ultra-small to gigantic. According to Wine Institute, “Bonded winery premises include every licensed production facility of single…

Tagged with: California, California wine industry, California Wine Month, California wineries, Napa, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sta. Rita Hills, wine history
Posted in Wine Buzz

A Special Month for America’s Special Wine State

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Welcome to September! And welcome to California Wine Month! Throughout the month, while the kids dig into their school books, we can sit down after a long day at work with a glass of California wine, relax, and reflect on…